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Sami’s Shrimp Tacos

Published on June 13, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Shrimp and mango tacos . . . a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet . . . and totally wonderful!

Shrimp and mango tacos . . . a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet . . . and totally wonderful!

A Leading Cause of Dead Spices on Boats

Published on June 4, 2012; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does heat ruin spices

Spices have a hard life aboard a boat, with the typical heat and humidity. Don’t shorten their life even further in the way you use your spices!

Breeze Booster for Boats

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

Don't have a halyard for a "traditional" wind scoop? The Breeze Booster is perfect for motor boats, catamarans and hatches without a nearby halyard!

Don’t have a halyard for a “traditional” wind scoop? The Breeze Booster is perfect for motor boats, catamarans and hatches without a nearby halyard!

Collapsible Silicone Gear for Boaters

Published on May 30, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There's lots of collapsible silicone kitchen gear available. It's a great choice for the galley, taking up less space and not rattling!

There’s lots of collapsible silicone kitchen gear available. It’s a great choice for the galley, taking up less space and not rattling!

Kuhn-Rikon 4th Burner Multi-Pot for Boats

Published on May 25, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Multi-Pot isn’t going to replace a skillet or saucepan on your boat. But if you have room for just one more pan, this would be a great choice.

Sealing Bags for Boat Life

Published on May 23, 2012; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Chip clips just don't do a great job of sealing bags in the humidity aboard a boat. These bags seals are a snap to use and really do form an airtight seal!

Chip clips just don’t do a great job of sealing bags in the humidity aboard a boat. These bags seals are a snap to use and really do form an airtight seal!

Beware the Experts When It Comes to Your Boat Life

Published on May 21, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Who's really an expert on what's right for your galley?

Who’s really an expert on what’s right for your galley?

Testing the Quality of Stainless Boat Gear

Published on May 14, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How can you test stainless quality on kitchen and galley items when it's not marked? Actually, it's easy to avoid the dreaded "rusting stainless!"

How can you test stainless quality on kitchen and galley items when it’s not marked? Actually, it’s easy to avoid the dreaded “rusting stainless!”

Manual Coffee Grinder for a Boat

Published on May 11, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want a great cup of coffee, but don't have the power for an electric coffee grinder? This manual coffee grinder works well and won't wear you out!

Want a great cup of coffee, but don’t have the power for an electric coffee grinder? This manual coffee grinder works well and won’t wear you out!

How to Remember Settings on Boat Equipment

Published on May 7, 2012; last updated on May 5, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Instead of trying to remember how everything works and the proper settings, why not just “make your mark?”

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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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