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Storing Veggies without Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on May 16, 2011; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Best practices for buying, transporting, and storing vegetables for maximum lifespan.

Even without refrigeration, you can keep fresh veggies for a surprising amount of time by following a few simple rules.

Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor

Published on May 13, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A detailed guide to preparing your boat and yourself to ride out a hurricane at anchor, published as “Riding Out Marty at Anchor” in BWS (cover feature).

Simple Solutions to Common Boat Problems

Published on May 12, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t spend all your time working on the boat! Have more time to enjoy it with these simple solutions to common problems.

Four Easy Ways to Conserve Water When Living on a Boat

Published on May 4, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you're in a marina or anchored out, these four ideas will give you more time to do fun things as you spend less time filling your water tank.

Whether you’re in a marina or anchored out, these four ideas will give you more time to do fun things as you spend less time filling your water tank.

Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator

Published on April 29, 2011; last updated on June 18, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four items to consider if you’re thinking of installing or changing your boat refrigerator to make sure you end up with a system that meets your needs.

Chocolate-Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Published on April 27, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Easy recipe that you can make anywhere with easily found Ingredients. Or use one of our variations. Great for boating, camping, or RVing.

The Best Cooler for Storing Food on a Boat

Published on April 25, 2011; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are those expensive coolers really worth the money? Can a cheaper one hold ice and food for a week? What are the trade-offs? And how do you decide?

Living With No Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on April 22, 2011; last updated on March 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even if you don’t have refrigeration – boating, camping or even at home – it’s possible to eat at home. Six tested strategies to have the foods you love.

Streusel Coffee Cake

Published on April 20, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Oh-so-easy and delicious recipe for a from-scratch coffee cake. Designed to be mixed by hand and bake in a tempermental oven!

Oh-so-easy and delicious recipe for a from-scratch coffee cake. Designed to be mixed by hand and bake in a tempermental oven!

Make Your Own Yogurt on Your Boat

Published on April 13, 2011; last updated on January 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed description and instructions on exactly how to make your own yogurt from powdered milk--better than store-bought!

Detailed description and instructions on exactly how to make your own yogurt from powdered milk — better than store-bought!

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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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