Some use lots of electrical appliances on their boat, others can’t imagine it. What’s the real story?
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.
Learn effective ways to meet the challenges and turn out delicious everyday meals without being a galley slave.
Pasta on the Boat
Total win — al dente pasta with less water, less propane or other fuel, and less heat and steam in the boat!
Keep Your Boat Stove from Blowing Out
Can’t keep your stove lit as wind comes through the galley and keeps blowing it out? Use a windscreen — here’s a couple of ideas.
Contain the Mess When Cooking on a Boat
Whether it’s flour on the countertop or a leaking container in the cupboard, a little thought ahead of time can make the clean up a lot easier!
Organizing a Top-Loading Boat Refrigerator Step by Step
Got a top-loading boat refrigerator? Get step-by-step instructions how to organize it perfectly for your needs, including lots of pictures.
Is a Galley Strap a Good Idea in a Boat Galley?
Properly designed galley straps can keep a cook from being tossed across the boat in rough conditions. But poorly designed ones leave the cook exposed to burns!
Making Do in the Galley
Making do is a way of life in a boat galley. You can usually find gear that you already have that will do what you need. See some of my substitutions.
How Much Food For a Sailing Trip
How to figure out how much food you need for a sailing trip of any length. A simple system to determine what’s right for YOU not some “average person.”
You CAN Take Your Recipes on Your Boat
Want all your family’s favorite recipes at hand on the boat? There’s lots of ways to take them!
Cooking in a Moving Kitchen on a Boat
The very fact that a boat moves makes a galley more injury-prone than a kitchen. Eight tips to prevent injuries!