A quick granola recipe that’s fabulous for life afloat.
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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 everything else you wish you'd known long ago.
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
Published on ; last updated on by Nica Waters
Specific details and tips on making (and enjoying) homemade yogurt! [More] Homemade Yogurt – A Few Tips!
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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
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Dehydrated foods can fill in when ingredients are expensive or unavailable while cruising. Here’s how. [More] Cooking with Dehydrated Ingredients
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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
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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!
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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
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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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Looking for an alternative to carrying — and throwing away — boxes of plastic bags, cling wrap and aluminum foil? Etee Wraps are a solid alternative with the bonus of keeping some foods fresh longer! [More] Etee Reusable Food Wraps
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How can you tell a bad — that is, rotten — egg? A quick photo reference that will keep you from stinking up the kitchen! [More] A Bad Egg
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