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Mold on Maple Syrup

Published on March 13, 2015; last updated on December 30, 2024 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.

How to Stow Provisions on a Boat: Weight Distribution

Published on November 16, 2014; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Figuring out where to stow provisions is tough, but some things become clear when you start thinking about the weight distribution too.

Making Boat Tank Water Taste Good

Published on November 3, 2014; last updated on August 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We needed a way to quickly have good tasting water without having to go buy it. The PUR dispenser doesn't just make good water, it's great!

We needed a way to quickly have good tasting water without having to go buy it. The PUR dispenser doesn’t just make good water, it’s great!

Cleaning the Burners on a Boat Stove

Published on October 11, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Equipment that’s hard to clean will just lead to problems down the line.

Space-Saving Spice Storage for Your Boat

Published on September 10, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

By removing spices from their bottles, you can get far more into the same space. Here's a system for nicely organizing them.

By removing spices from their bottles, you can get far more into the same space. Here’s a system for nicely organizing them.

10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Published on June 27, 2014; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten Great Means When Underway

Ten great meals to prepare ahead of time to eat underway on a boat. Easy to fix and easy to eat on a moving platform, as well as delicious!

Having Meals When Underway on a Boat

Published on June 23, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.

Should You Have Electric Appliances in Your Boat Galley

Published on April 13, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Some use lots of electrical appliances on their boat, others can't imagine it. What's the real story?

Some use lots of electrical appliances on their boat, others can’t imagine it. What’s the real story?

Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?

Published on March 19, 2014; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If your potatoes have a green tint, can you go ahead and eat them? Anything special you should do? How about potato eyes?

Pasta on the Boat

Published on March 3, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Total win -- al dente pasta with less water, less propane or other fuel, and less heat and steam in the boat!

Total win — al dente pasta with less water, less propane or other fuel, and less heat and steam in the boat!

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