The Boat Galley

tips, reviews and how-to's for your liveaboard cruising

Provisioning, Food Storage & Cooking

Cooking on a boat IS different -- provisioning, food storage, and being on a moving platform all add challenges.

Helpful hints, great products and boat-friendly recipes to make it easy!

Galley Gear

Provisioning

Food Storage

For more help, check out The Boat Galley Cookbook and The Boat Galley Guide to Storing Food without Refrigeration.

Conserving Propane

by Carolyn Shearlock

25 ways to conserve propane when cooking. Use less propane with easy-to-implement minor changes in the way you cook. Less money and less heat in the galley! [More] Conserving Propane

Using Canned Meat

by Carolyn Shearlock

Canned meat goes way beyond tuna casserole! With these tips you’ll be cooking great meals that no one will guess began with a can. [More] Using Canned Meat

Using a Baking Stone

by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use a baking stone (also called a pizza stone) in a small oven (boat, RV or tiny home) to eliminate hot spots and solve other common small oven problems. [More] Using a Baking Stone

Baking Stone

by Carolyn Shearlock

A baking stone can really help with oven hot spots. Here’s what to look for when buying a baking stone particularly if you’re going to use it in a boat or RV oven. [More] Baking Stone