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Quick Meal Ideas for Cruisers

Published on March 12, 2026; last updated on March 11, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Having a quick meal idea on a busy boat day helps cruisers eat well without stress. Here are some of our favorites.

Canned Meat Meal Ideas

Published on March 4, 2026; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Shrimp pasta made with canned shrimp, a quick no-refrigeration meal idea

Stuck in a canned-meat rut? These 54 ideas will get you cooking real meals again.

New to Your Boat and Overwhelmed?

Published on February 11, 2026; last updated on February 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Beginning cruising can be overwhelming — there are so many things to figure out. Where to start in figuring your new life out.

Small Fridge Organization: How to Go 3 Weeks Without a Grocery Run

Published on February 5, 2026; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Condiment bottles organized in a small boat refrigerator door

A 3-cubic-foot fridge and no nearby store — here’s the system that made it work for 17 years.

🎧Lentil Sloppy Joes – Perfect for the Boat Galley

Published on December 13, 2025; last updated on December 6, 2025 by Nica Waters

Sandwich on a bun with tomato and lettuce - lentil sloppy joes

A meat favorite gets a makeover aboard in the form of lentil sloppy joes. Here’s how to make a crowd-pleasing vegetarian version of a classic meat dish, perfect for a boat galley!  Summary  Although the crew of Calypso isn’t vegetarian, with limited cold storage, we eat like we are. And beans are a great meat substitute. […]

How Long Does Propane Last on a Boat?

Published on November 6, 2025; last updated on January 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t run out of propane on your cruising boat. Know the rule of thumb and useful info to keep from running out at the worst time.

10 Ways to Use Cabbage While Cruising

Published on September 15, 2025; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Nica Waters

Roasted cabbage slices - cabbage for a cruising boat

Way to use cabbage while cruising that are easy and delicious. It’s a miracle vegetable for living on a boat.

🎧Tips to Make Homemade Yogurt on a Boat

Published on September 6, 2025; last updated on August 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

Yogurt with oats and fruit - tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat

A few tips to make homemade yogurt on a boat. It’s easy with a few ingredients and some basic equipment. And it’s delicious!

Redundancy in the Galley

Published on August 18, 2025; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Nica Waters

Sailboats in a marina at dawn - redundancy in the galley

Transcript for Podcast: Redundancy in the Galley, the ABC’s – If you follow, you’ll always have meals aboard.

Corn Tortillas for the Boat Pantry

Published on July 7, 2025; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Nica Waters

Stack of corn tortillas - add corn tortillas to your boat pantry

Make sure you have corn tortillas for the boat galley. This versatile ingredient makes meal planning easy–even when you’re tired.

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