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Everyday cooking tips and tricks that work just as well on a boat as on land.
 
Measuring without measuring spoons, rules of thumb, substitutions, storing produce without refrigeration, and so much more you wish you'd known long ago.

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How to Store Green Onions

Published on May 23, 2024; last updated on May 22, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Green onions will last several months with this storage method. Better yet, they don’t take up space in the refrigerator!

Food Safety for Boaters 101

Published on August 31, 2023; last updated on August 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

green plate with raw chicken breasts - food safety

Food poisoning is never good, but it’s worse when you’re away from medical care. Learn the basics of food safety for cruisers.

🎧Homemade Granola

Published on June 28, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

A quick granola recipe that’s fabulous for life afloat.

The Handy Kitchen Reference You Need

Published on June 1, 2022; last updated on August 6, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sure, you can find everything on Google. But what if you don’t have internet? Or if you just have messy hands? Our handy kitchen reference comes to the rescue! It has all the quick info you need to keep close in your galley.

🎧Homemade Yogurt – A Few Tips!

Published on May 3, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Specific details and tips on making (and enjoying) homemade yogurt!

🎧Inspired by Tomatoes

Published on May 26, 2020; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

You see a simple can; I see a cookbook of possibilities. Learn some of my favorite ways to use canned tomatoes.

🎧 Cooking with Dehydrated Ingredients

Published on December 20, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dehydrated foods can fill in when ingredients are expensive or unavailable while cruising. Here’s how.

🎧Lighting A Fire Without Getting Burnt

Published on October 18, 2019; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here’s how to light a fire in your grill or stove without getting burned. You can even start charcoal without lighter fluid. 

🎧It’s a Pressure Cooker!

Published on August 6, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

My experience with pressure cookers has been a bust, but supposedly the new ones are far better. What made me decide to try again?

🎧Keeping Bugs Out of Stored Food

Published on April 5, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping ants and roaches out of your stored food is critical; you need that food to be good when you want to eat it. Here's how to do it.

Keeping ants and roaches out of your stored food is critical; you need that food to be good when you want to eat it. Here’s how to do it.

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