For our very first attempt at understanding the benefits of solar cooking, we made solar cooker sweet potato bean tacos. None of us aboard Britican are vegetarians but the idea of cooking meat with the sun didn’t appeal to us (at first). I wanted to test our cooker with something that seemed easy and only[Read More]
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10 Benefits of Solar Cooking
A few months back I went on Amazon seeking out a new book. Within my suggestions a book called ‘Cooking with Sunshine,’ popped up and caught my eye. The book professed to teach me all about the benefits of solar cooking with 150 easy sun-cooked recipes. Immediately I thought back to the day that my[Read More]
Eggplant Mozzarella Stacks for Sailors
Living full time on a sailboat in the Mediterranean for over twenty months has had it’s challenges. One major difficulty I’ve had to face is the lack of variety concerning vegetables. For the most part, you can only get tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, carrots, zucchini (corgette) and eggplant (aubergine). That means that I’ve had to[Read More]
Ground beef mince and cabbage – the easiest and tastiest recipe ever!
Whenever I tell other cruisers about the meals we eat aboard Britican, they often look at me and say, ‘You use your stovetop/oven in the summer?’ Perhaps many other cruisers spend the hot months gnawing on raw veggies or eating lunchmeats and cheese but we like to eat proper hearty meals. Yes it’s hot and[Read More]
Eggplant and Prosciutto and Cheese and…
When shopping I enjoy looking at eggplants/aubergines but I never know what to do with them Read on and you’ll hear about Eggplant and Prosciutto and Cheese and… But before we get there, the one and only dish I know how to make is eggplant parmesan – it takes forever, but it tastes amazing. If[Read More]
Britican Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Cheese Salad
This is the best broccoli bacon cheddar cheese salad you’ll ever make and taste – I assure you. Not only will you enjoy the perfect mix of ingredients but this dish is sure to please everyone. Make sure to read my story about the last time I served this great salad below… Broccoli Bacon Cheddar[Read More]
Don't Step on Sea Urchins – Eat Them!
As we sail around the Mediterranean, we are privileged to try all sorts of local delicatessens Rabbit, horse, baby birds and now I’ve tasted the interesting flavours of sea urchins (see video below). When we went to Malta, we tried their famous rabbit stew (delicious). In Catania, Sicily we enjoyed a family BBQ where friends made[Read More]
The Best Sailing Snack for a Long Cruise – Yummy Pockets
When we sail for longer than 24 hours, I like to have lunches, dinners and snacks prepared in advance. Considering that I suffer from seasickness, I feel that it’s my duty to at least prepare good food for the journey. I’d love to be able to cook as we sail as it’s something to do,[Read More]
Skipper Mikes Potatoes – Undoubtedly the BEST meal for sailors
This is the story of the man who inspired one of Britican’s most loved and enjoyed meals of all time – and the special woman that cooked the meal for us (over and over again). The recipe is included so read on! Introducing Skipper Mike and my lovely cousin, Loryn Bennett Let me start first[Read More]
How to make three meals from one whole chicken
Up until recently I never purchased anything other than skinless chicken breasts. I’m not exactly sure what my issue was. Perhaps I just didn’t know what to do with a full bird? Perhaps I didn’t like all the bones? And I must admit that the saggy chicken skin freaked me out! Needless to say, I’ve changed. This[Read More]