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!

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

Can’t Simmer on Your Stove?

Published on February 27, 2017; last updated on January 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

There’s a very simple solution if you can’t turn your stove burners down far enough to simmer. Inexpensive, too! [More] Can’t Simmer on Your Stove?

American Press Coffee Maker

Published on December 3, 2016; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The American Press Coffee Maker — no electricity need, no glass to break, no filters to throw away — just delicious coffee! [More] American Press Coffee Maker

Bay Leaves in Flour

Published on June 14, 2016; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Putting a bay leaf in canisters of flour is great for keeping bugs out, but what about keeping the bay leaf out of your baking. Here’s a simple trick to solve that problem! [More] Bay Leaves in Flour

Too Many Spares on Hand?

Published on October 19, 2015; last updated on October 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep from realizing that you’re almost out of something and buying a spare . . . several times over? [More] Too Many Spares on Hand?

Beat the Heat: How to Cook Rice in a Thermos

Published on September 7, 2015; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cook rice without all the heat and humidity — while you do other things! [More] Beat the Heat: How to Cook Rice in a Thermos

How to Remember the Meal Plan

Published on August 4, 2015; last updated on June 20, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning meals isn’t the hard part for me — it’s remembering what I was planning so that I don’t waste food. I finally found a solution! [More] How to Remember the Meal Plan

What’s In The Refrigerator?

Published on July 1, 2015; last updated on July 9, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to know what’s in the refrigerator and what needs to be eaten soon. Save money and don’t waste food with this easy solution. [More] What’s In The Refrigerator?

Storing Cabbage Without Refrigeration

Published on June 8, 2015; last updated on August 7, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store cabbage without refrigeration for a month or longer and why it’s so good to have as part of your provisions. [More] Storing Cabbage Without Refrigeration

Mold on Maple Syrup

Published on March 13, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Real maple syrup will mold if not stored properly. Learn the correct way to store it for the longest life and best flavor. [More] Mold on Maple Syrup

Favorite Galley Apps

Published on February 9, 2015; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for galley apps? Recipes, meal planning, shopping lists? Here’s the tried and true list from readers of The Boat Galley! [More] Favorite Galley Apps