Category: Cooking on a Boat
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The Wonderous Omnia Stovetop Oven
I originally published a blog post, “An Ode to My Omnia,” on our travel blog during the first year of our live-aboard, cruising life. The Omnia Stovetop Oven was one of the first things I purchased for boat cooking, and it’s one of the only items that has stood the test of time. It is…
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Treats and Goodies We’re Missing From The Bahamas
Before heading to the islands, many cruisers spend a lot of time worrying about provisioning for the Bahamas. They worry they won’t be able to find X, Y, or Z — or that the prices will be too much to bear. We always like to remind people that the locals eat, too. And while things…
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Galley Goodness: Bahamian Coconut Bread Loaf
This recipe is inspired by the homemade loaves of bread we get from every small Bahamian settlement. Locals make either plain, sweet white bread or sweet coconut bread — they’re both exceptional, but the coconut bread really blows us away. It’s unique, islandy, and thoroughly Bahamian. For the record, our favorite loaves come from Sid’s…
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Galley Tips for Reducing Propane Use on a Boat
As new technologies emerge, things become chic and fashionable in boat outfitting. A recent trend I’ve noticed is boaters ditching their propane galley stoves and ovens in favor of electric appliances. So, is it worth the expense? Can a small boat retain its off-the-grid efficiency and still ditch propane? Here’s a look at how we…
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Provisioning Your Boat Pantry — What To Buy So You Can Cook (Nearly) Anything (Nearly) Anywhere
Living on a boat and being a cook, I have become a master at recipe substitutions. Back when I lived land life, I’d find a recipe I wanted to make, hop in the car, drive to the supermarket, buy every item on the list, then make the recipe precisely as instructed. Living on a boat…