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Cruising without 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!

Unrefrigerated REAL Cream for Coffee

Published on January 25, 2014; last updated on October 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Like real cream in your coffee? Here's individual servings of half & half that don't have to be refrigerated!

Like real cream in your coffee? Here’s individual servings of half & half that don’t have to be refrigerated! [More] Unrefrigerated REAL Cream for Coffee

Cooler Step

Published on November 20, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Use a cooler on your boat? Trying to find a good place for it? Here's an idea I saw at a boat show, which can be modified (and improved!) for other boats.

Use a cooler on your boat? Trying to find a good place for it? Here’s an idea I saw at a boat show, which can be modified (and improved!) for other boats. [More] Cooler Step

Storing Fresh Ginger

Published on October 25, 2013; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The ultimate in easy storage

The absolute easiest way to store fresh ginger . . . discovered by accident! [More] Storing Fresh Ginger

A Garden on a Boat

Published on October 14, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to have a salad garden on a boat if you’re a liveaboard. What type of container and soil and where to put them at anchor or dock and underway. Fresh greens without refrigeration worries! [More] A Garden on a Boat

Fresh From the Garden on a Boat

Published on September 27, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Hungry for fresh salad greens on the boat? But know that they won’t stay fresh for long? Here’s how to grow your own! [More] Fresh From the Garden on a Boat

Good Powdered Eggs

Published on August 14, 2013; last updated on June 13, 2020 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! [More] Good Powdered Eggs

Canned Cream in Canada

Published on February 13, 2013; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

In Canada and frustrated because you can’t get Media Crema that I’ve talked about? Here’s an even better product that’s available in Canada — [More] Canned Cream in Canada

Olives in a Bag

Published on January 28, 2013; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Like olives? These small packets are perfect for a quick and easy snack! No refrigeration needed and no wasted space with large packaging. [More] Olives in a Bag

Making Mozzarella

Published on December 24, 2012; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making your own mozzarella is probably easier than you’ve imagined — it only takes 30 minutes and you can use powdered milk, a huge bonus if you’re cruising in remote locations! [More] Making Mozzarella

Boxed Whipping Cream

Published on December 13, 2012; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Real, true whipping cream that doesn't have to be refrigerated until you open it?? YES!

Real, true whipping cream that doesn’t have to be refrigerated until you open it?? YES! [More] Boxed Whipping Cream

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

May 25, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan. [More] Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Three Tips for Rafting Up

May 24, 2022 By Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor  [More] Three Tips for Rafting Up

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May 20, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t get stuck with poor quality stainless. Here’s how to know what you’re buying.     [More] How to Test Stainless Quality

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