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Making Toast on a Boat

Published on February 11, 2011; last updated on June 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

4 easy ways to make great toast if you don't have a toaster--easy on a boat, RV or camping!

4 ways to make toast if you don’t have a toaster — easy on a boat, RV or camping!

Chocolate Truffles

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

Truffles are true chocolate decadence and very easy to make!

True chocolate decadence and very easy to make!

Bake Bread on a Boat Grill

Published on February 5, 2011; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bread baked on the grill is easy and keeps heat out of the boat galley or kitchen.

Buffalo Wings Dip

Published on February 1, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you like hot wings, this dip captures the flavor in an easy-to-make dip!

If you like hot wings, this dip captures the flavor in an easy-to-make dip!

Swedish Rye Bread

Published on January 15, 2011; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A light rye with a hint of orange--designed for a personal loaf, but easily doubled for a full loaf.

A light rye with a hint of orange — designed for a personal loaf, but easily doubled for a full loaf.

Best Thermos Bottles for Boat Life

Published on January 13, 2011; last updated on August 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

My choices for the best Thermos bottles, ranging in size from 16 ounces (2 cups) to 61 ounces (almost a half gallon). I'm amazed at how well they keep food and drinks hot!

My choices for the best Thermos bottles, ranging in size from 16 ounces (2 cups) to 61 ounces (almost a half gallon). I’m amazed at how well they keep food and drinks hot!

Storing Baking Supplies on a Boat

Published on January 11, 2011; last updated on June 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store flour, sugar, cereals, baking powder and yeast to avoid weevils and ants.

How to store flour, sugar, cereals, baking powder and yeast to avoid weevils and ants.

Cooking Scallops

Published on January 7, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

One simple rule for mouth-wateringly tender scallops.

One simple rule for mouth-wateringly tender scallops.

FREE Beef Cuts Information for Cruisers

Published on January 6, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What beef cuts are best to use in different recipes, English to Spanish cut translations, beef grilling information and more PDFs.

Marinade Recipe

Published on January 5, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great all-purpose marinade recipe -- marinate beef, chicken, pork or even veggies. Adds lots of flavor!

Great all-purpose marinade recipe — marinate beef, chicken, pork or even veggies. Adds lots of flavor!

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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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