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
Keeping Bugs Out of Stored Food
Cooking Tips
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.
How to Make Propane Last Longer
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
Etee Reusable Food Wraps
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
A Bad Egg
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
How to Store Green Onions
Green onions will last several months and the tops actually regrow with this storage method. Better yet, they don’t take up space in the refrigerator! [More] How to Store Green Onions
Can’t Simmer on Your Stove?
There’s a very simple solution if you can’t turn your stove burners down far enough to simmer. Inexpensive, too! [More] Can’t Simmer on Your Stove?
Sharpen Your Veggie Peeler
In desperation, I tried sharpening my potato peeler. It worked better than I ever dreamed! [More] Sharpen Your Veggie Peeler
Last Minute “Marinating”
Three ways to give the flavor of marinating at the last minute [More] Last Minute “Marinating”
Substituting in Recipes
Missing an ingredient? Or a recipe sounds good . . . except for one ingredient? My theory is that the goal is to create a dish that’s good, not necessarily a copy of what someone else made. [More] Substituting in Recipes
Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?
If your potatoes have a green tint, can you go ahead and eat them? Anything special you should do? How about potato eyes? [More] Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?
