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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!

Keep Your Boat Stove from Blowing Out

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

Can't keep your stove lit as wind comes through the galley and keeps blowing it out? Use a windscreen -- here's a couple of ideas.

Can’t keep your stove lit as wind comes through the galley and keeps blowing it out? Use a windscreen — here’s a couple of ideas.

Contain the Mess When Cooking on a Boat

Published on February 3, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether it’s flour on the countertop or a leaking container in the cupboard, a little thought ahead of time can make the clean up a lot easier!

Freezing Food in Ziplocs to Save Space in Your Boat Freezer

Published on January 24, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Freezing foods in Ziplocs is a real space saver . . . until a bag pops open and you have a leak, spill or freezer burn. An easy way to avoid the problems!

Freezing foods in Ziplocs is a real space saver . . . until a bag pops open and you have a leak, spill or freezer burn. An easy way to avoid the problems!

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