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Baking Holiday Treats on a Boat

Published on December 5, 2024; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to make holiday treats on a boat? Feeling frustrated by lack of counter space, tiny oven and heat? Here are the tips you need.

Equipment for Hand Mixing in a Boat Kitchen

Published on November 14, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hand mixing on a boat gets much easier when you have the right tools. Here are a few of my favorites no galley should be without.

Dealing With Garbage on a Boat

Published on October 31, 2024; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you deal with garage on a boat? And that means cardboard, food scraps, and cans? My guide to the basics and more detailed tips.

Baking Stone Basics for a Boat Oven

Published on October 10, 2024; last updated on March 4, 2026 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.

How to Use a Gimbaled Stove on a Sailboat

Published on September 12, 2024; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stainless kettle on a gimbaled sailboat stove with pot restraints visible

That swinging stove isn’t just a novelty — here’s how to actually use it so it works for you, not against you.

Storing Butter and Cheese on a Boat

Published on August 22, 2024; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for long-term storage of butter and cheese on a boat, both with and without a refrigerator.

Storing butter and cheese on a boat isn’t too hard. Here are some tips for long-term storage both with and without a refrigerator.

Drinks in the Boat Refrigerator

Published on August 8, 2024; last updated on January 24, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cold drinks on a boat takes some effort. But it is possible. Here are 4 tips to help without draining your batteries.

Milk with No Refrigeration

Published on August 1, 2024; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boxes of shelf-stable milk on a grocery store shelf

Milk with no refrigeration is easier than you think — here’s exactly where to find it and how to use it aboard.

Tips for Baking on a Boat When It’s Hot

Published on July 25, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hands kneading dough - baking when it's hot

I baked and “cooked as usual” all through the summer in the Sea of Cortez and Central America, even though it was plenty hot out. Here are a few tips on how I made it work.

Thermos Cooking: 11 Keys to Getting It Right

Published on June 27, 2024; last updated on March 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wide-mouth Thermos ready for cooking in a boat galley, saving propane and keeping the cabin cool

Thermos cooking is one of the smartest techniques in the boat galley — here’s how to actually make it work.

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