Book: Confidently store fresh food and cook real meals on your boat without a working refrigerator — fruits, vegetables, cheese, eggs, meat, milk, and more. 60+ meal ideas, a 4-day sample plan, and proven techniques. Also useful for camping, RVing, and off-grid living.
Living on a Boat with
No Refrigeration
No Refrigeration
No refrigeration on your boat?
Don't despair -- with these tricks for storing food and a bit of info about meal planning and prep, you can eat well!
Is Rust on Canned Food Safe? What Cruisers Need to Know
Found a rusty can in your locker? Here’s the quick, FDA-backed rule for deciding whether it’s safe or headed for the trash.
Canned Meat Meal Ideas
Stuck in a canned-meat rut? These 54 ideas will get you cooking real meals again.
Small Fridge Organization: How to Go 3 Weeks Without a Grocery Run
A 3-cubic-foot fridge and no nearby store — here’s the system that made it work for 17 years.
Storing Butter and Cheese on a Boat
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 Refrigeration
Milk with no refrigeration is easier than you think — here’s exactly where to find it and how to use it aboard.
How to Store Green Onions
Green onions will last several months with this storage method. Better yet, they don’t take up space in the refrigerator!
Radishes Without Refrigeration: How to Keep Them Fresh for Weeks
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
How do you store fruit without refrigeration on a boat for the best results? Here are a few tips.
How to Use Canned Meat: 7 Tips for Great Meals
Canned meat can make genuinely good meals — if you know the seven tricks that keep it from turning to mush.