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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.

Homemade Granola

Published on June 28, 2022; last updated on June 22, 2022 by Nica Waters

A quick granola recipe that’s fabulous for life afloat.
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Homemade Yogurt – A Few Tips!

Published on May 3, 2022; last updated on April 27, 2022 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 26, 2020 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 October 23, 2019 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 July 31, 2021 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, 2020 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

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.

How to Make Propane Last Longer

Published on December 21, 2018; last updated on November 10, 2019 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

Etee Reusable Food Wraps

Published on June 4, 2018; last updated on August 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

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

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!

A Bad Egg

Published on April 5, 2017; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How can you tell a bad -- that is, rotten -- egg? A quick photo reference that will keep you from stinking up the kitchen!

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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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

June 29, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

If you have to leave your boat, do you have a boat watcher keeping an eye on it? Or are you watching someone else’s boat for them? Here’s what you need to know. [More] What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

Homemade Granola

June 28, 2022 By Nica Waters

A quick granola recipe that’s fabulous for life afloat.
 [More] Homemade Granola

Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

June 24, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to upgrade or replace your boat fridge? Here’s what you need to consider to make the best choice.  [More] Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

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