How to light a boat or RV propane stove and how the safety mechanisms work. If you’re having problems getting yours to light, read this! [More] Lighting a Propane Stove

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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.
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How to light a boat or RV propane stove and how the safety mechanisms work. If you’re having problems getting yours to light, read this! [More] Lighting a Propane Stove
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Green onions will last several months and the tops actually regrow with this storage method. Better yet, they don’t take up space in the refrigerator! [More] How to Store Green Onions
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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Cook rice without all the heat and humidity — while you do other things! [More] Beat the Heat: How to Cook Rice in a Thermos
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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
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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?
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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
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