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Shrimp

Published on July 29, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to clean, prepare and cook shrimp for a quick and easy cool dinner

Hurricane Preparation for Boaters

Published on July 27, 2011; last updated on January 5, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to prepare your boat for a hurricane — everything from getting forecasts to ground tackle and boat prep to the aftermath.

Great Meals When You’re on a Boat in Hot Weather

Published on July 22, 2011; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five great meals for hot weather. These don’t just minimize cooking heat, they’ll actually be cool to eat. Plus five bonus ideas for staying cool!

Cooking in a Moving Kitchen on a Boat

Published on July 15, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The very fact that a boat moves makes a galley more injury-prone than a kitchen. Eight tips to prevent injuries!

The very fact that a boat moves makes a galley more injury-prone than a kitchen. Eight tips to prevent injuries!

No Refrigeration Meals

Published on July 13, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ideas for meals that don't require refrigeration.

You can eat well without refrigeration on your boat or in your RV. Here’s a 4-day meal plan for your next trip or cruise. And it’s healthy and delicious!

Tips for Making Block Ice to Use on a Boat

Published on July 8, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for making block ice to use in a cooler for food storage. It seems like such a simple thing to do, yet I’ve had so many disasters.

Best Provisioning Cooler for Boaters

Published on July 5, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

My provisioning cooler is my secret weapon in getting cold foods home without spoilage, even when it's HOT out!

My provisioning cooler is my secret weapon in getting cold foods home without spoilage, even when it’s HOT out!

Gazpacho

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

Easy gazpacho recipe, perfect for hot days! Great to take along on hikes in a Thermos, too.

Easy gazpacho recipe, perfect for hot days! Great to take along on hikes in a Thermos, too.

7 Tips for a Great Beach BBQ for Boaters

Published on June 29, 2011; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to invite the bay to a party ashore.

How to organize a beach BBQ for boaters and cruisers, along with seven tips to ensure everyone has a great time and the food works without tables or chairs.

Provisioning by Dinghy

Published on June 27, 2011; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here's how to do it!

If you’re taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here’s how to do it!

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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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