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!
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.
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.”
How to Use Propane on a Boat
Propane 101: how to safely use a propane stove on a boat, including propane system safety features, how to light the stove and how long a tank will last.
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!
Storing Fruit without Refrigeration on a Boat
How to store fruit without refrigeration, step-by-step from buying the right fruit to where to store it and how long it will last.
How to Store Vegetables without Refrigeration
Carrots, cabbage, peppers, celery, and more can all live outside the fridge. Here’s what works and how long it lasts.