I love morning coffee time. That quiet part of the day where you can just sit almost cuddling your coffee, pondering your thoughts for the day. The only thing that can make morning coffee time better is fresh baking! While I do love baking from scratch on the boat, there is definitely a time and place…
Category: Galley Cooking
Terrific Hash Browns Always an Option
Wake up in the morning wanting a proper bacon and eggs breakfast, and saddened when you realize you don’t have any potatoes? This used to be us until some foodie friends introduced us to dehydrated hash browns, they are fantastic! Ok, I know, dehydrated, really? If I didn’t have foodie friends introduce us I probably…
There’s Always Time For Fresh Pizza
You’ve just woken up from your afternoon siesta, relaxing in the cockpit with a drink and a few happy hour nibbles, pondering what to make for dinner. Do you do roasted sausages with a spinach salad and maybe new potatoes, pasta tossed with parmesan, peas and bacon, ….hmmm, no wait, ….fresh pizza! After being inspired…
Amazing Fresh Tortillas at Anchor Anyone?
As I approach the summer cruising season, I start to think about what new recipe I will be adding to the galley repertoire. We may not be planning an offshore trip, but inshore sailing doesn’t mean that you’ll have a grocery store nearby either. Sure I can plan a food provisioning trip, but the more…
Yummy Whipped Cream in a Jar
Craving whipped cream on that farmers market pie you bought while out on the boat? With or without a blender, whip cream is possible on a boat! I stumbled upon this link that shows you how to whip cream with only four things: a carton of cream, a mason jar, a freezer (or icebox on…
Simple Perfect Chocolate Skillet Cake
Ever have oven envy of those boaters that have ovens for making tasty desserts? A chocolate skillet cake isn’t far away, with a little help from an oven or BBQ. I’m a sucker for anything chocolate related and the ingredients in this cake are pretty much pantry staples on our boat. I haven’t found the…
Easy Stovetop Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Being out on the sailboat, running out to the store to get something for your sugar fix is a little easier said than done. If you have a boat oven, baking is always an option, but just because you don’t have an oven is no reason you can’t make cookies. This is a great recipe…
Never be Without Sour Cream Again!
Two staples tucked away in your boat pantry and you’ll always have sour cream on board. All you need is two ingredients – Media Crema and either lemon juice or vinegar. Just add a teaspoon of an acid such as lemon juice or vinegar to your Media Crema, mix away and you’re done. Add up…
Craving Lazy Fresh Food
When you’re out sailing around in the summer months, produce at the tiny grocery stores on the small islands can be very limited. Unless you hit the grocery store the day its fresh shipment arrives, the selection of fresh food can be very limited. As much fun as it is to buy the bottom of…