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Storing Food on a Boat
Storing Food on a Boat
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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.

How to Store Green Onions

Published on May 23, 2024; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Green onions will last several months with this storage method. Better yet, they don’t take up space in the refrigerator!

🎧Efficient Boat Galley Food Storage

Published on April 27, 2024; last updated on April 21, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

On a boat, food storage containers don’t only have to keep food fresh. They also have to stack efficiently. Here are a few that fit the brief.

Radishes Without Refrigeration: How to Keep Them Fresh for Weeks

Published on March 21, 2024; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fresh radishes stored without refrigeration — a great provisioning choice for cruising boats

Radishes last way longer without refrigeration than you’d think. Here’s the simple method that keeps them crisp for weeks.

🎧Best Tips for Fruit Storage Onboard

Published on October 13, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you store fruit without refrigeration on a boat for the best results? Here are a few tips.

Storing Coffee on a Boat

Published on October 4, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s virtually impossible to “perfectly” store coffee on a boat . . . but with these tips, you’ll come close!

Storing Canned Food Onboard

Published on August 3, 2023; last updated on March 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cans with rust on the bottom - Storing canned goods on a boat

10 things to remember when storing canned foods aboard. There’s a lot to think about from weight to labels.

Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Published on May 3, 2020; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Condiment bottles organized in a small boat refrigerator door

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.

Do You Need to Refrigerate Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip?

Published on April 27, 2020; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Spreading mayonnaise onto a sandwich with a clean spoon — the key rule for keeping mayo unrefrigerated

One simple rule is all that stands between your mayo and a cupboard shelf. Here’s how it works.

🎧5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board

Published on December 25, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 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!)

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!)

🎧How To Store Your Provisions – Lin Pardey’s Best Tips

Published on November 18, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

How do you know what provisions you've stored? And do you have the ingredients you need?

Is it necessary to keep a stores list and update it constantly? How to prevent cans from rusting or marking up the inside of the boat.

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