Category Archives: Cruising

Anything-in-the-Larder Roll-Ups

It’s great to be back in Mexico! Now that we’re back in the swing of things at Tenacatita, our favorite Mexican anchorage, I’m reminded how frequently I need to produce finger foods for raft-ups, sundowners, or other social occasions.  Roll-Ups … Continue reading

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Sodastream Review: You Had Me At Seltzer!

For years, I’ve seen the Sodastream and other carbonated drink makers and wondered if one would be a good addition to the boat.  Storage of bottled or canned drinks is always a problem aboard, and if you don’t have a … Continue reading

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The Well-Equipped Galley – Favorite Gadgets

Much has been written about setting up boat galleys for cruising, but everyone has certain items they can’t live without.  I find that there are a handful of things I reach for again and again on Legacy, although they are … Continue reading

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In Search of the Perfect Tortilla

Walking away from the tortilleria, I took a bite of the warm, thin, delicate tortilla.  Could this be the one?  The perfect tortilla that I’ve been seeking?  It could be – it has just enough substance to hold together, no … Continue reading

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Preparing for Passages: Crew Comfort and Safety

I’m going to stray a bit off topic today and talk about passage-making.  Much has been written about provisioning and preparations for ocean passages, but most of the passages that cruisers make (especially in Pacific Mexico) are shorter.  We typically … Continue reading

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