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Living on a Boat with No Refrigeration
Living on a Boat with
No Refrigeration
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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!

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Using Canned Meat

Published on August 22, 2020; last updated on March 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Canned meat goes way beyond tuna casserole. Seven tips to make great meals using canned meat with excellent taste and texture.

Canned meat goes way beyond tuna casserole. Seven tips to make great meals using canned meat with excellent taste and texture.

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.

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.

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.

Using Dehydrated Food

Published on March 28, 2020; last updated on June 29, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What I do and don’t like about cooking with dehydrated meats and veggies after four months of doing so — plus tips for better results!

Canned Meat Meal Ideas

Published on March 23, 2020; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Canned meat meal ideas.

Canned meats are great in all sorts of recipes, not just as sandwich fillers. 54 ideas for great meals!

Living with a Small Refrigerator

Published on February 25, 2020; last updated on October 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does your boat have a tiny refrigerator? Then you need my best tips for going two weeks or more between grocery trips. It’s easier than you think.

🎧How To Store Less In Your Boat Refrigerator

Published on May 10, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat fridges are never as big as what you had on land. Learn how to store less in yours.

I have a few tricks to help you eat well underway without taking up too much room in your fridge. They’re even better if you don’t have a refrigerator at all.  […]

🎧 How to Store Veggies Outside the Fridge

Published on December 3, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

All the details on how to buy and store fresh veggies where there is no or limited refrigeration. Buying tips and storage methods.

All the details on how to buy and store fresh veggies where there is no or limited refrigeration. Buying tips and storage methods.

🎧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.

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