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Chocolate Upside Down Cake Recipe

Published on November 1, 2010; last updated on January 11, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

This Chocolate Upside Down Cake is designed to be made without an electric mixer and tastes great — perfect if you live on a boat, RV or off the grid.

How to Adjust the Baking Time When You Change the Pan Size

Published on October 28, 2010; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Pan of brownies showing how to adjust baking time when changing pan size

The trick to swapping pan sizes without wrecking what you’re baking — and it’s not what most sites say.

Organizing a Top-Loading Boat Refrigerator

Published on October 26, 2010; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five keys to effectively organizing a top-loading refrigerator. Make the most of the space, keep food for the longest time possible and find what you need!

Storing Drinks on a Boat

Published on October 22, 2010; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store drinks — such as stocks of soft drinks, beer, powdered drinks, wine bottles and boxed drinks — safely on a boat.

Avoid Bugs in Stored Food on a Boat

Published on October 21, 2010; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Use these tips to AVOID critters in your stored food — bugs, ants, weevils and cockroaches — instead of dealing with an infestation.

The 8 Supplies for Storing Food on a Boat

Published on October 20, 2010; last updated on March 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The supplies you need to store food aboard your boat.

Eight basic supplies you need for effective food storage on a boat and tips on features to look for. Do it right the first time and don’t waste food!

Goals When Storing Food on a Boat

Published on October 19, 2010; last updated on June 16, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The first step in storing food on a boat is knowing what you need to protect it from. It’s a bit different from storing food ashore, with more hazards!

Use Less Power for Your Boat Refrigerator

Published on October 15, 2010; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Condiment bottles organized in a small boat refrigerator door

Four easy ways to use less power for your boat refrigerator. All cost less than $1 and take less than an hour to implement.

Favorite Cookbooks

Published on October 12, 2010; last updated on June 18, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great Cookbooks

My recommendations for a basic cookbook collection for a cruising boat, including basic reference, seafood, bread, pressure cooker and more.

Extra Insulation for Your Boat Refrigerator

Published on October 11, 2010; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four simple and inexpensive ideas for improving your boat or RV refrigerator — save power without rebuilding your refrigerator or getting a new one.

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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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