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Cooking on a Boat
Cooking on a Boat
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Cooking on a boat is different from cooking ashore. There are smaller counters, storage spaces, stoves, and refrigerators. The water and power supplies are limited. You may not have a lot of provisions on hand and there's no grocery store around the corner.
 
Learn effective ways to meet the challenges and turn out delicious everyday meals without being a galley slave.

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🎧How to Keep Your Recipes Safe on Board Your Boat

Published on July 15, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t put your favorite family recipes as risk on a boat. Here are some ways to keep them safe and close at hand.  [More] 🎧How to Keep Your Recipes Safe on Board Your Boat

Holiday Meals with Limited Cooking Space

Published on December 22, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, cooking Christmas dinner is different on a boat. But here’s what you need to consider to make it work for you. [More] Holiday Meals with Limited Cooking Space

How to Light a Propane Stove

Published on August 27, 2021; last updated on February 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lighting your propane burners takes a few steps. Here’s what they are and why they make you safer onboard.     [More] How to Light a Propane Stove

Boat Cooking Is Different

Published on September 14, 2020; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

6 ways that cooking on a boat is different than cooking ashore, and effective ways to meet the challenges [More] Boat Cooking Is Different

Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Published on May 3, 2020; last updated on July 2, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to reduce what’s in the refrigerator — essential for living with a small refrigerator, whether in a boat, RV or off the grid. [More] Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Living with a Small Refrigerator

Published on February 25, 2020; last updated on October 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does your boat have a tiny refrigerator? Then you need my best tips for going two weeks or more between grocery trips. It’s easier than you think. [More] Living with a Small Refrigerator

Cooking with Dehydrated Ingredients

Published on December 20, 2019; last updated on January 29, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dehydrated foods can fill in when ingredients are expensive or unavailable while cruising. Here’s how. [More] Cooking with Dehydrated Ingredients

🎧Substituting Recipe Ingredients

Published on May 24, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You want to cook something on your boat. But you're missing ingredients. Can you make a smart substitution? YES!

You want to cook something on your boat. But you’re missing ingredients. Can you make a smart substitution? YES! [More] 🎧Substituting Recipe Ingredients

🎧How to Make Propane Last Longer

Published on December 21, 2018; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save money, save time finding refills and keep the galley cooler with these 25 ways to make your stove fuel go further.

Save money, save time finding refills and keep the galley cooler with these 25 ways to make your stove fuel go further. [More] 🎧How to Make Propane Last Longer

🎧Cooking When You Have Extra Crew Aboard

Published on November 25, 2018; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Lin Pardey

How do you split the galley duties, who pays for meals on shore, just some of the questions you have to consider when you invite extra crew on board

How do you split the galley duties? Who pays for meals on shore? Just some of the questions to consider when you invite extra crew on board. [More] 🎧Cooking When You Have Extra Crew Aboard

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