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Silicone Spoon Spatula – Tool for Your Boat Galley

Published on December 12, 2011; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

I bought the Orka Silicone Spoon Spatula on a whim. It’s turned into one of my favorite galley tools that I reach for constantly!

Cajun Seasoning

Published on December 9, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make your own Cajun seasoning blend with far less sodium than most commercial blends and fantastic taste. Use it not just in Cajun cooking, but on rice, eggs, burgers and more to give lots of flavor!

Make your own Cajun seasoning blend with far less sodium than most commercial blends and fantastic taste. Use it not just in Cajun cooking, but on rice, eggs, burgers and more to give lots of flavor! Gluten-free, dairy-free and keto/LCHF.

Shrimp & Artichokes

Published on December 5, 2011; last updated on January 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A wonderful, simple and elegant dinner — and if you don’t have shrimp, substitute chicken or a fish fillet.

Using and Storing Eggs on a Boat

Published on December 2, 2011; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten tips for using and storing eggs — how to tell if they’re fresh, when are older eggs better, and more.

The Story Behind The Boat Galley

Published on November 28, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How I came to write The Boat Galley and how I earn money from it.

SodaStream – Unlimited Sodas on Your Boat

Published on November 25, 2011; last updated on January 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is a SodaStream for you? What are the advantages and disadvantages of one? Will it save space? money? weight? Here are answers from other cruisers!

No-Knead Bread

Published on November 21, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-Knead Bread is incredibly simple to make and a real treat to eat. Here’s a basic recipe, along with some tips for making it on a boat and ways to hurry it up.

Rats! There’s a Mouse On My Boat!

Published on November 11, 2011; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sometimes we get a VERY undesirable stowaway: a mouse or a rat. How do you get rid of it? What’s best? What shouldn’t you do? And what do you have to watch out for?

Omnia Stove Top Baking Oven for Boaters

Published on November 7, 2011; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to bake but don’t have an oven? As long as you have a stove (even a single-burner camp stove), you can bake pizza, bread, cakes, brownies, casseroles and more with the Omnia oven!

Salad Spinner — Lots of Uses in a Boat Kitchen

Published on November 4, 2011; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you're washing greens and other veggies, or want to thoroughly drain canned or cooked veggies or even pasta, or need a strainer or bowl, a salad spinner can be a great multi-use tool in the galley!

Whether you’re washing greens and other veggies, or want to thoroughly drain canned or cooked veggies or even pasta, or need a strainer or bowl, a salad spinner can be a great multi-use tool in the galley!

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

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