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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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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. [More] Food Safety for Boaters 101

🎧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.
 [More] 🎧Homemade Granola

The Handy Kitchen Reference You Need

Published on June 1, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 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. [More] The Handy Kitchen Reference You Need

🎧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!  [More] 🎧Homemade Yogurt – A Few Tips!

🎧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. [More] 🎧Inspired by Tomatoes

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

🎧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.  [More] 🎧Lighting A Fire Without Getting Burnt

🎧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? [More] 🎧It’s a Pressure Cooker!

🎧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. [More] 🎧Keeping Bugs Out of Stored Food

🎧How to Make Propane Last Longer

Published on December 21, 2018; last updated on May 19, 2023 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.

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

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