Provisioning

How do you know how much food to take on the boat or even what foods travel well?

Tips to help you plan and provisions that have worked well on our two boats.

Favorite Spices

Published on September 14, 2011; last updated on June 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen favorite spices — and four liquids — make my essential list when space is limited on a boat or other tiny kitchen. [More] Favorite Spices

Reduce Trash On A Boat

Published on August 10, 2011; last updated on June 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten ways to reduce the trash on your boat with the choices you make when buying provisions. Learn how to substantially cut the trash on your boat! [More] Reduce Trash On A Boat

Provisioning Cooler

Published on July 5, 2011; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

My provisioning cooler is my secret weapon in getting cold foods home without spoilage, even when it’s HOT out! [More] Provisioning Cooler

Provisioning by Dinghy

Published on June 27, 2011; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re taking groceries back to the boat by dinghy, you need to protect certain things (say, sugar) from getting wet. Here’s how to do it! [More] Provisioning by Dinghy

Space-Saving Drinks

Published on March 25, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Drink cans and bottles take up a lot of space in a boat. Make the most of the space you have with these seven ideas for space-saving drinks. [More] Space-Saving Drinks

Couscous

Published on March 18, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Couscous is a great alternative to pasta and rice in many recipes, using less water and cooking fuel AND ready in just 5 minutes. [More] Couscous

Pork: FREE Downloads

Published on February 21, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

4 great FREE PDF downloads with pork cuts and cooking information, plus a bilingual chart (English and Spanish) [More] Pork: FREE Downloads

How to Cut Up a Chicken

Published on February 13, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Free downloads and videos showing exactly how to cut up a chicken and bone it. Useful if you can only buy a whole chicken and also saves space! [More] How to Cut Up a Chicken

Chili Pepper Guide: PDF & Tips

Published on February 7, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Download a photo ID chart of hot peppers, with information on relative heat — also a few tips on cooking with chiles. [More] Chili Pepper Guide: PDF & Tips

Spices in Foreign Languages: PDFs

Published on February 3, 2011; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Common spice names in Danish, English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. [More] Spices in Foreign Languages: PDFs

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