Storing Food on a Boat

How do you store food in a hot, humid moving place with no obvious pantry?

Tips for storing just about every type of food, with or without a refrigerator.

Food Safety While Cruising

Published on April 2, 2021; last updated on March 22, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to get sick from bad food. Just follow some basic guidelines to keep you safe. [More] Food Safety While Cruising

Keep Produce Fresh on the Boat

Published on January 15, 2021; last updated on January 7, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep your produce fresh on the boat. Here’s how. [More] Keep Produce Fresh on the Boat

How to Store Drink Canned Goods the Right Way

Published on September 11, 2020; last updated on November 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A boat’s motion and even dirt particles can cause a big mess in your drinks locker. Here’s how to avoid it. [More] How to Store Drink Canned Goods the Right Way

How to Keep Less in Your Boat Fridge

Published on August 7, 2020; last updated on August 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A boat fridge fills up fast. Why are you keeping these things in it when you don’t have to? Learn to do this instead. [More] How to Keep Less in Your Boat Fridge

Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Published on May 3, 2020; last updated on July 2, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to reduce what’s in the refrigerator — essential for living with a small refrigerator, whether in a boat, RV or off the grid. [More] Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Do You Need to Refrigerate Mayonnaise?

Published on April 27, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you don’t have a refrigerator or don’t have space in it, one simple rule lets you keep open mayonnaise in the cupboard. [More] Do You Need to Refrigerate Mayonnaise?

Keeping Meat Fresh (and Safe) On A Boat

Published on June 21, 2019; last updated on June 21, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping meat when you have a tiny boat refrigerator can be tricky. But here are my tips to keep it delicious and safe. [More] Keeping Meat Fresh (and Safe) On A Boat

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

Organizing a Boat Refrigerator

Published on March 15, 2019; last updated on March 13, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

A top-loading boat refrigerator takes special organization since nothing is built in. Learn where to start in planning how to arrange it. [More] Organizing a Boat Refrigerator

5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board

Published on December 25, 2018; last updated on December 28, 2018 by Nica Waters

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it’s not just about the wine!) [More] 5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board