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Milk & Dairy
Milk, Dairy & Eggs
on a Boat
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A combination of a small refrigerator and distance from stores can make it tough to have much in the way of dairy products aboard . . . here's how to do it!
 
Be sure to check out our recipes for making yogurt, cheese, and sour cream from non-refrigerated ingredients.

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Storing Butter and Cheese on a Boat

Published on August 22, 2024; last updated on August 21, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for long-term storage of butter and cheese on a boat, both with and without a refrigerator.

Storing butter and cheese on a boat isn’t too hard. Here are some tips for long-term storage both with and without a refrigerator.

Milk with No Boat Refrigeration

Published on August 1, 2024; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

boxed milk no refrigeration

You can have milk with no refrigeration! Good tasting, real milk, not powdered. What to look for and how to find it in your grocery store.

🎧Benefits of Boxed Milk for Cruisers

Published on February 16, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boxed milk has tremendous benefits for cruisers–especially when you don’t have a fridge. But even if yours isn’t as large as you’d like.

Boxed Milk

Published on August 8, 2020; last updated on August 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boxed milk does not need to be refrigerated until it is opened and can be stored three to six months with no special treatment.

🎧How to Store Eggs without Refrigeration

Published on August 19, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

Veteran cruiser Lin Pardey shares five ways to keep eggs fresh without refrigeration and provides other tips for keeping them the longest possible time.

Good Powdered Eggs for Use on a Boat

Published on August 14, 2013; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Powdered eggs that don’t taste like powdered eggs. These aren’t those awful things you remember from Scouts. They’re good!

Tips for Storing Eggs without Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on November 10, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many people who store eggs outside the refrigerator slip the cartons each day. And easy way to know if you or you partner has alerady done it today.

Great Powdered Milk

Published on February 8, 2012; last updated on March 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save space and weight aboard with powdered milk for your baking and cooking — if you know where to get the good stuff, you’ll be surprised at how good it is!

Using and Storing Eggs on a Boat

Published on December 2, 2011; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten tips for using and storing eggs -- how to tell if they're fresh, when are older eggs better, and more.

Ten tips for using and storing eggs — how to tell if they’re fresh, when are older eggs better, and more.

Frozen Yogurt – A Great Boat Treat

Published on May 23, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make your own frozen yogurt — if you have a freezer and even just a tiny bit of space in it, it’s easy and wonderful treat on a hot day!

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