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Downloadable Provisioning Spreadsheet for Boaters

Published on November 28, 2010; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Download this editable Excel inventory and provisioning spreadsheet for cruisers, campers, and anyone else wanting groceries for a week or more.

How to Store Meat on a Boat

Published on November 9, 2010; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to store meat on a boat while cruising? Nine tips to make the most of the tiny refrigerator and have a wide variety of meals.

5 More Great Cookbooks on Kindle

Published on November 8, 2010; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cookbooks for Kindle

Five of the best cookbooks available for Amazon’s Kindle e-reader.

How to Store Produce on a Boat

Published on November 2, 2010; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep fruits and vegetables on a boat without them spoiling? Check out the best tips and step-by-step info on how to store fruit and vegetables in a boat refrigerator for the longest life.

3 Keys to Easier Hand Mixing in a Boat Kitchen

Published on November 1, 2010; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re going to use a mixing spoon to hand mix batter or dough, keep these 3 keys in mind!

Chocolate Upside Down Cake Recipe

Published on November 1, 2010; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

This Chocolate Upside Down Cake is designed to be made without an electric mixer and tastes great -- perfect if you live on a boat, RV or off the grid.

This Chocolate Upside Down Cake is designed to be made without an electric mixer and tastes great — perfect if you live on a boat, RV or off the grid.

How to Adjust the Baking Time When You Change the Pan Size

Published on October 28, 2010; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to change the baking time and temperature when changing a pan size. The key for successfully using a different size pan when baking, or when doubling a recipe.

How to change the baking time and temperature when changing a pan size. The key for successfully using a different size pan when baking, or when doubling a recipe.

Organizing a Top-Loading Boat Refrigerator

Published on October 26, 2010; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five keys to effectively organizing a top-loading refrigerator. Make the most of the space, keep food for the longest time possible and find what you need!

Storing Drinks on a Boat

Published on October 22, 2010; last updated on July 2, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store drinks — such as stocks of soft drinks, beer, powdered drinks, wine bottles and boxed drinks — safely on a boat.

Avoid Bugs in Stored Food on a Boat

Published on October 21, 2010; last updated on March 6, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Use these tips to AVOID critters in your stored food — bugs, ants, weevils and cockroaches — instead of dealing with an infestation.

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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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How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

May 8, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid a major “critter” infestation by thoroughly preparing the galley before you leave the boat. It’s not just a matter of getting rid of food.

🎧Laundry in a Bucket When You Live on a Boat

May 3, 2025 By Nica Waters

Laundry in a bucket? Yep, it doesn’t have to be awful. If you follow these steps and use one handy, and unusual, tool.

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Traveling on Land When You Live on a Boat

May 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Traveling on land when you live on a boat is yet one more thing for cruisers to learn about. Here are your options.

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