Cook Adv

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

Galley Equipment Buying Guide

Published on July 16, 2020; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

13 important things to consider when buying anything for your galley – price isn’t the only consideration! [More] Galley Equipment Buying Guide

Ciguatera Poisoning

Published on March 1, 2020; last updated on January 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much do you really know about ciguatera poisoning? How prevalent is it? How serious is it? What you need to know before you eat another piece of fish. [More] Ciguatera Poisoning

Serving Appetizers at a Potluck

Published on December 18, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two fun ways to serve appetizers at large-group potlucks so that people in line are sure to get some — and have something to do while standing in line! [More] Serving Appetizers at a Potluck

Ciguatera Poisoning

Published on June 2, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You’ve probably heard not to eat reef fish due to the risk of ciguatera. But how much do you really know about ciguatera? I discovered that a lot of what I thought I knew was wrong! [More] Ciguatera Poisoning

Lighting a Propane Stove

Published on April 25, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to light a boat or RV propane stove and how the safety mechanisms work. If you’re having problems getting yours to light, read this! [More] Lighting a Propane Stove

Favorite Galley Apps

Published on February 9, 2015; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for galley apps? Recipes, meal planning, shopping lists? Here’s the tried and true list from readers of The Boat Galley! [More] Favorite Galley Apps

Galley Drain Gunk

Published on January 31, 2015; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Clogged drains are never any fun . . . but when there are tiny drain openings? Really frustrating. Here’s how to clear the gunk. [More] Galley Drain Gunk

How to Stow Provisions on a Boat: Weight Distribution

Published on November 16, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Figuring out where to stow provisions is tough, but some things become clear when you start thinking about the weight distribution too. [More] How to Stow Provisions on a Boat: Weight Distribution