Cooking on a Boat

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.

But that doesn't mean that you can't have great meals!

Learn effective ways to meet the challenges and turn out delicious everyday meals without being a galley slave.

How to Light a Propane Stove

Published on August 27, 2021; last updated on August 20, 2021 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 September 14, 2020 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 December 31, 2020 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 June 5, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

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 November 10, 2019 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. [More] How to Make Propane Last Longer

Cooking When You Have Extra Crew Aboard

Published on November 25, 2018; last updated on November 30, 2018 by Lin Pardey

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

Buying Food for a Bareboat Charter Vacation

Published on September 7, 2018; last updated on September 2, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

A bareboat charter is a great way to try out cruising. Here are three ways to have great meals without going crazy! [More] Buying Food for a Bareboat Charter Vacation

Vegetarians on a Boat

Published on September 2, 2018; last updated on September 21, 2018 by Lin Pardey

Listen to Lin Pardey’s tips if you’re vegetarian, have vegetarian guests or want ideas for times when you’ve run out of meat. [More] Vegetarians on a Boat