Cooking On a Boat-Micro and Creative or Health

Cooking on a boat is something you have to do from time to time if you own one. A lot of people who live or spend time on boats, especially when they're at the docks, will simply order food or pick something up somewhere. There's nothing necessarily wrong with that, and I do it from time to time myself. When I order food, I try to choose something relatively healthy because when you eat out, you don't always know exactly what's in your food. Eating out is often meant to be a treat, so there can be a lot of unhealthy ingredients involved.

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Cook for food quality.

I enjoy cooking not only for economic reasons, but also because it's a hobby and something fun to do. More importantly, cooking your own food can be healthier. When you start taking better care of yourself, getting the proper fitness, and paying attention to what you eat, things begin to change. These aren't new ideas; the challenge is simply being consistent. Sometimes I'm sporadic with these habits, and other times I'm more consistent.

Cooking on a boat does take some skill because you don't have the same space or equipment that you would have at home. One of the things I rely on is an air fryer. I love the air fryer because it has a small grill, a dehydrator, and an oven all in one. Being able to use multiple functions in a single appliance saves valuable space and allows me to get more use out of one piece of equipment.

Traditional ways over gas grill, oven, or stove also makes sense but the air fryer can do it as long as you are on the dock and/or have your generator running. 

The other challenge is learning how to maximize the limited space. You're working with a smaller kitchen and less refrigeration capacity, so you have to be smart about how you store and prepare your food. That means cooking smaller amounts, using the space efficiently, and, importantly, making as little mess as possible. Over time, I've learned how to make the most of what I have.

A few things I cooked recently was bean soup, tortilla bread, pumpkin pie, granola, mushroom soup pie, cheese pastries, etc. 

Tips:

1. Cook in small batches.

2. Maximize counter space. 

3. Put down foil or wax paper so you can roll up and throw away with less mess. 

4. Do cooking in stages to make it easier. 

5. Use multiuse pots, pans, etc. to limit washing. 

6. Be creative with less supplies on hand. 

I'm a certified fitness trainer and a certified yoga instructor so if your interested in some virtual work send me a message to the right. 

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