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Planning for Cooking on Board a Yacht
If you are an experienced sailor then you may already know these nuggets of information. Cooking on board can
be great fun…
Do an inventoryHave a good look through the kitchen area and work out what equipment you have and more importantly if there is any essential equipment you are missing. If there are dishes you’d like to cook which require unusual ingredients such as particular spices it is worthwhile bringing them with you.
On board cooking tips
Plan out the main mealsLunches can be easy – fresh bread, cheese, ham and some salad and hey presto lunch is done. Snacks are also easy – crisps, crackers, fruit and some local biscuits make for a good snack cupboard. Evening meals though need to be well planned – the less shopping journeys and waste the better. As part of the planning you need to take into account everyone’s needs on board, especially if you have a crew. Find out if there are any allergies to take account of or any particularly strong dislikes.
On board cooking tips
Plan out the alcoholFor most people part of being on holiday is relaxing with some great wine and a few beers. Keep enough on board to be merry, but remember a completely liquid diet is not recommended. Boxes of wine and cans are easier to store than bottles.
On board cooking tips
Put 1 person in charge of cookingOf course this doesn’t mean the rest of the crew can’t be willing helpers. Cooking can be a great family activity but you need 1 person to take control of the menu planning and shopping. Anyone doing the cooking shouldn’t have to clear up too!
On board cooking tips
Safety and spaceThe galley area of the boat is bound to be restricted in size. Think carefully when you’re shopping how you are going to store everything and only take on board what you really need. It is especially important on board to clear any spills as you go and make sure everything is carefully stowed away.
On board cooking tips
Think about rubbish/garbageAnything you normally put in a compost bin can be thrown into the sea. The less packaging you can bring on board the less there is to store for throwing away when you are next in port. We must keep the seas clean and a lot of rubbish can be very harmful to wildlife.
On board cooking tips
One pot wonders Such as a stew, fajitas, soup, stir fry, Risotto.
Meals to cook on board
Pastas Bolognaise, carbonara, pesto, and various pasta bakes.
Meals to cook on board
Rice dishes - Chilli, curry, paella
Meals to cook on board
Salads - You can make some great salads out of canned mixed beans and packets of quinoa
Meals to cook on board
Fish - Whatever you can catch alongside a salad or some vegetables
Meals to cook on board
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