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Mashed Potatoes by Hand

Published on December 14, 2010; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you don't have an electric mixer, it's easy to make mashed potatoes by hand.

If you don’t have an electric mixer, it’s easy to make mashed potatoes by hand.

Meat or Yogurt Thermometer

Published on December 13, 2010; last updated on August 30, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering if your roast chicken is done? Making yogurt and want to know if the milk is the right temperature? You need a good thermometer in your boat galley!

How to Store Seafood in Your Boat Refrigerator

Published on December 11, 2010; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for storing and freezing fish and seafood on a boat when cruising

Tips for freezing fish and seafood on a boat when cruising

Non-Slip Solutions for Boat Life

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hundreds of options exist for boat dishes. Get the pros and cons of Corelle, tempered glass, melamine, plastic and aluminum.

Unbreakable Boat Dishes

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hundreds of options exist for boat dishes. Get the pros and cons of Corelle, tempered glass, melamine, plastic and aluminum.

The Best Can Opener for a Boat

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What's the best can opener on a boat? Here's my preference!

What’s the best can opener on a boat? Here’s my preference!

Buying a Cutting Board for a Boat

Published on December 7, 2010; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What characteristics are important for a cutting board to be used in a boat galley? And what boards do I recommend?

What characteristics are important for a cutting board to be used in a boat galley? And what boards do I recommend?

Using Fewer Paper Towels in Your Boat Kitchen

Published on December 6, 2010; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save money and space by using fewer paper towels with these tips. Double bonus: you'll have less trash and it's better for the environment!

Save money and space by using fewer paper towels with these tips. Double bonus: you’ll have less trash and it’s better for the environment!

How to Use an Ice Box Cooler for Food Storage on a Boat

Published on December 5, 2010; last updated on July 2, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use an icebox cooler for food storage.

Step-by-step instructions for how to use an ice box or cooler for food storage. Learn how to set your cold box up and how long you can expect ice to last.

Make Your Own Sour Cream

Published on December 3, 2010; last updated on March 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sour cream is tough to carry on a boat, but easy to make from these long-lasting supplies that don't require refrigeration.

Sour cream is tough to carry on a boat, but easy to make from these long-lasting supplies that don’t require refrigeration.

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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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How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

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