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Galley Essentials
by Carol Buchan
FOOD PREPARATION FOR STORMY WEATHER I was introduced to Carol Buchan through a mutual friend who noted that we both enjoy sharing the adventure of creating meals on the water. Carol’s wonderful blog and new book named Northwest Cooking Afloat celebrates local fare with delightful imagery and I’m honored to have Carol share her heavy weather go-to recipes with you this month. - Amanda Swan Neal The barometer is dropping and the clouds have certainly gathered for the season. It’s time to batten down the hatches, shorten the sails, and check for any loose gear below—because once the wind hits, you’ve got to be prepared for the waves and heeling motion of rough seas. Easy-to-reach, high-energy foods such as trail mix and hearty soups can keep the crew focused and warm. Choosing the best time to serve a meal, and offering food you can easily consume, will make a big difference. I opt for wraps versus sandwiches and forego salad for cut up veggies or fruit you can grab. Crispy 48º NORTH
saltines and crystallized ginger are staples in case someone starts feeling queasy. All of these recipes could be prepared in advance, an important consideration when crew bandwidth may be occupied with other responsibilities. Whether cooking them underway, or in anticipation of their employment at sea, here are a few of my favorite recipes for inclement weather.
Carol Buchan is a native of the Pacific Northwest and has spent a lifetime learning to prepare fresh, local dishes with ingredients harvested from the sea or foraged from nearby forests and gardens. She has competed in multiday distance races as well as countless buoy races in the Northwest and around the world since the 1970s. These recipes are from her new book, Northwest Cooking Afloat. Available at: bit.ly/fhacookbook
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