A great way to store spices if you have a refrigerator on your boat — less wasted space and longer life for the spices. [More] A Great Way to Store Spices

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Space is limited in the galley, so you can't have every spice you might want.
How to decide which ones you need, how to make your own mixes and how to store and use them.
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A great way to store spices if you have a refrigerator on your boat — less wasted space and longer life for the spices. [More] A Great Way to Store Spices
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Don’t worry if you don’t have a smoker — a few drops of Liquid Smoke can add the same flavor. But no, it’s usually not found in the spice aisle! [More] Liquid Smoke
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These flavoring pastes are a great way to add a burst of flavor to foods, and perfect for use in the galley! [More] Flavoring Pastes
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Wish you had some buttermilk or blue cheese on board? Would a touch of Liquid Smoke be perfect in that dip? It’s easy to keep a stock of non-refrigerated flavoring powders! [More] Flavoring Powders
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Spices have a hard life aboard a boat, with the typical heat and humidity. Don’t shorten their life even further in the way you use your spices! [More] A Leading Cause of Dead Spices
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Spices lose their zing much more quickly in the heat and humidity of a boat. It only takes a few minutes to check and organize them! Results: quickly finding what you need and more flavorful food! [More] Check Your Spices
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Make your own taco seasoning: you control how spicy or mild it is, naturally low sodium and much cheaper than buying packets. And I prefer the flavor! [More] Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
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Make your own Cajun seasoning blend with far less sodium than most commercial blends and fantastic taste. Use it not just in Cajun cooking, but on rice, eggs, burgers and more to give lots of flavor! Gluten-free, dairy-free and keto/LCHF. [More] Cajun Seasoning
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You’re trying to lower your salt intake, but now it seems that all your food just lost its flavor. Fourteen ways to bring back the flavor while keeping the sodium down. And yes, I use them every day! [More] Flavorful Food with Less Salt
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Thirteen favorite spices — and four liquids — make my essential list when space is limited on a boat or other tiny kitchen. [More] Favorite Spices
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