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Spices

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.

Using Fresh Basil

Published on August 30, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two tips for using fresh basil will have it tasting as good in your food as it smelled in the garden -- plus a simple way to store it!

Two tips for using fresh basil will have it tasting as good in your food as it smelled in the garden — plus a simple way to store it! [More] Using Fresh Basil

Fresh Herbs and Spices vs. Dried

Published on April 15, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you need to substitute garlic powder for fresh, how much do you use? Or fresh herbs for dried? Here are the answers!

When you need to substitute garlic powder for fresh, how much do you use? Or fresh herbs for dried? Here are the answers! [More] Fresh Herbs and Spices vs. Dried

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.

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

Storing Spices & Mix Packets

Published on December 16, 2010; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store spices and mix packets on a boat -- or anywhere hot and humid--for the longest life.

How to store spices and mix packets on a boat — or anywhere hot and humid — for the longest life. [More] Storing Spices & Mix Packets

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 13 years and 12,000 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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10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

January 23, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock/Rick Marcarelli

Looking for a simple, affordable, and comfortable cruising boat? An overview and comparison of 10 of the most popular small catamarans. [More] 10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

Making a Boat Fridge Efficient

January 22, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t waste energy keeping your boat fridge cool. Here’s how to make it more efficient.   [More] Making a Boat Fridge Efficient

Boatcards and Memories

January 19, 2021 By Nica Waters

Packing up the house to sell unearthed a lot of memories from our first cruise. In the form of boat cards. [More] Boatcards and Memories

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