Meal Planning

Meal planning takes on new importance when there's no grocery store nearby.

Different ways to handle it on long trips, short trips and charters as well as boat-friendly meal ideas.

How to Plan Meals & Track Ingredients

Published on July 9, 2021; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t waste food. Here’s how to keep track of what’s in your fridge so you can plan meals efficiently. [More] How to Plan Meals & Track Ingredients

Hot Weather Meals

Published on August 10, 2020; last updated on August 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five easy, no-cook hot weather meals for when it’s over 100 for days on end and you don’t have air conditioning. Don’t just survive, have great meals! [More] Hot Weather Meals

What’s In The Refrigerator?

Published on July 1, 2015; last updated on July 9, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to know what’s in the refrigerator and what needs to be eaten soon. Save money and don’t waste food with this easy solution. [More] What’s In The Refrigerator?

10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Published on June 27, 2014; last updated on June 19, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten great meals to prepare ahead of time to eat underway on a boat. Easy to fix and easy to eat on a moving platform, as well as delicious! [More] 10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat

Favorite Cold Weather Recipes

Published on November 26, 2013; last updated on July 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Twelve favorite cold-weather recipes, guaranteed to warm you and the boat up! Perfect for cool days and many can be made ahead. [More] Favorite Cold Weather Recipes

Celebrating Thanksgiving on the Boat

Published on November 12, 2012; last updated on June 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Celebrating Thanksgiving on your boat? You can have a traditional meal with these boat-friendly variations on your family favorites! [More] Celebrating Thanksgiving on the Boat

10 Great Make-Ahead Meals

Published on March 15, 2012; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you’re just spending a few days on the boat, heading off on a passage or preparing for some hectic days, make-ahead meals can take a lot of stress off the chief cook — while still enabling everyone to eat well! [More] 10 Great Make-Ahead Meals

Meals for Hot Weather

Published on July 22, 2011; last updated on June 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five great meals for hot weather. These don’t just minimize cooking heat, they’ll actually be cool to eat. Plus five bonus ideas for staying cool! [More] Meals for Hot Weather

Quick Meals

Published on March 16, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Eight quick meals that can be ready in five minutes or less – perfect after a long day. Plus several bonus ideas that take less than ten minutes. [More] Quick Meals