Category Archives: Provisioning

Pre-Season Provisioning

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Heather

Sorry for the long absence; the beginning of this season was really busy for us!  As I look through my pantry, I realize that my priorities have changed over the years for what items I bring down to the boat … Continue reading →

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Eggplant — the Cruiser’s Friend

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Heather

One of the vegetables that you can find in some form in most parts of the world is eggplant.  I didn’t cook much with eggplant until we started cruising, but now it’s one of my “go to” veggies aboard because … Continue reading →

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Southern Biscuits

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Heather

Biscuits made from Bisquick or homemade mix are good (see Homemade Biscuit Mix), but sometimes I want a good southern biscuit.  Getting buttermilk (one of the staple ingredients in southern biscuits) in many cruising areas is difficult, and often impossible. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Biscuit Mix

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Heather

This blog post is by request of  fellow cruisers looking for something to replace Bisquick — a product that is hard to find in Mexico.  Bisquick-like biscuit mix is incredibly easy to make.  We did taste tests cooking biscuits and … Continue reading →

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Fresh Mozzarella Revisited

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Heather

When I first wrote about making fresh mozzarella aboard Legacy (Fresh Mozzarella) I noted that the texture of the cheese was different from what I was used to ashore.  Since I have access to a shore-based kitchen this summer, I … Continue reading →

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