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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!

Tips for Making Block Ice

Published on July 8, 2011; last updated on June 18, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for making block ice to use in a cooler for food storage. It seems like such a simple thing to do, yet I’ve had so many disasters.  [More] Tips for Making Block Ice

Storing Fruit without Refrigeration

Published on June 15, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store fruit without refrigeration, step-by-step from buying the right fruit to where to store it and how long it will last.  [More] Storing Fruit without Refrigeration

Storing Veggies without Refrigeration

Published on May 16, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even without refrigeration, you can keep fresh veggies for a surprising amount of time by following a few simple rules. [More] Storing Veggies without Refrigeration

The Best Cooler for Storing Food

Published on April 25, 2011; last updated on June 13, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are those expensive coolers really worth the money? Can a cheaper one hold ice and food for a week? What are the trade-offs? And how do you decide? [More] The Best Cooler for Storing Food

Living With No Refrigeration

Published on April 22, 2011; last updated on June 13, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even if you don’t have refrigeration – boating, camping or even at home – it’s possible to eat at home. Six tested strategies to have the foods you love. [More] Living With No Refrigeration

Easy Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Published on March 2, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Quick and easy recipe for vinaigrette salad dressing made from ingredients you have on hand and naturally lower calorie than most vinegar and oil dressings. No refrigeration needed, either!

Quick and easy recipe for vinaigrette salad dressing made from ingredients you have on hand and naturally lower calorie than most vinegar and oil dressings. No refrigeration needed, either! [More] Easy Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Storing Butter and Cheese on a Boat

Published on December 8, 2010; last updated on July 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Tips for long-term storage of butter and cheese on a boat, both with and without a refrigerator. [More] Storing Butter and Cheese on a Boat

How to Use an Ice Box Cooler for Food Storage

Published on December 5, 2010; last updated on April 1, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step instructions for how to use an ice box or cooler for food storage. Learn how to set your cold box up and how long you can expect ice to last. [More] How to Use an Ice Box Cooler for Food Storage

Make Your Own Sour Cream

Published on December 3, 2010; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sour cream is tough to carry on a boat, but easy to make from these long-lasting supplies that don't require refrigeration.

Sour cream is tough to carry on a boat, but easy to make from these long-lasting supplies that don’t require refrigeration. [More] Make Your Own Sour 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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