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Need Extra Hands When Cooking on a Boat?

Published on December 10, 2012; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Have you ever wished for an extra hand to hold bags open? This nifty little gadget costs just $5 and can easily save that much in spilled food cost!

This nifty little gadget gives you an extra set of hands to hold bags open, costs just $5 and can easily save that much in spilled food cost!

Can I Take a Crock Pot on My Boat?

Published on December 4, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're more a liveaboard than cruiser, using a crock pot on the boat isn't really so crazy! Bonus: three non-electric slow cooker options for cruisers

If you’re more of a liveaboard than cruiser, using a crock pot on the boat isn’t really so crazy!

Having Smaller Wine Glasses on Your Boat

Published on December 3, 2012; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Trying to cut down on your wine consumption, either for health or weight considerations? Be sure to check the size of your wine glasses!

DEET and Plastic Boat Equipment

Published on December 2, 2012; last updated on June 14, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you use bug spray that contains DEET, be careful where you spray it. DEET will melt many things, including plastics and the screens on boat electronics.

Insulated Mugs for Use on a Boat

Published on December 1, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great vacuum-insulated mug will keep your coffee hot for hours, and won't leak even if you toss it in the bottom of the dinghy or the day pack.

A great vacuum-insulated mug will keep your coffee hot for hours, and won’t leak even if you toss it in the bottom of the dinghy or the day pack.

What Makes A Good Thermos for Boat Use

Published on November 30, 2012; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to keep your coffee hot on a cold night? Some bottles will do it, others won’t. Here’s a comparison of different types of bottles and how they work.

Photos: Baking in the Omnia Stove Top Oven

Published on November 29, 2012; last updated on February 27, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Photos of my baking in the Omnia Stove Top Baking Oven — YUM! This thing does almost everything a conventional oven does.

No-Bake Booze Balls

Published on November 28, 2012; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

No bake booze ball truffles.

Here’s a wonderful and easy treat that doesn’t require a lot of counter space or even an oven . . . and everyone will love!

Stove Top Baking – Breakfast Rolls

Published on November 27, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tiny galley? No room for a bunch of ingredients, mixing bowls and no oven? But want a special breakfast treat? Bake cinnamon rolls on your stove top!

Should You Use Hard Plastic Canisters on a Boat?

Published on November 27, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

No, I don’t recommend these hard plastic canisters. Here’s why.

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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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