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.

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. [More] Keeping Bugs Out of Stored Food

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. [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! [More] Etee Reusable Food Wraps

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! [More] A Bad Egg

How to Store Green Onions

Published on March 27, 2017; last updated on August 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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