Category: Food

During the past couple of shake-down cruises, I have kept track of the foods I eat most often, especially while underway. Instant oatmeal was very popular. I have previously used commercial recipes, but decided to develop my own. The ingredients include hot links (just click to purchase).

• 3 cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup coconut milk powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
• 3 teaspoons maple sugar
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2/3 cup dried blueberries
• 2/3 cup sliced almonds

Measure out 1 ½ cups rolled oats and add the rest of the dried ingredients. Mix in a food processor with a blade. Add the rest of the oats, dried fruit, and nuts. Divide into 2/3 cup portions. Add 1 cup boiling water to each serving and let steep 1-2 minutes.

I’ve been trying to catch a yellowfin tuna since I arrived in Mexico, and was finally successful today, while sailing near Isla Coronado. I cleaned it on the spot.

A few hours later, I arrived at Bahia Salinas and prepared a meal: pan seared tune in sesame oil with black sesame seeds. Fusion salad with rice, red onion, and cilantro. Served with say sauce and ginger.

It was served with a pseudo-Paloma (Penafiel and tequila).

A tomale and eggs for breakfast this morning.

As we prepare for our first overnight trip, we decided it was time to properly test the galley by prepare dinner, Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo.

Which we enjoyed in the cockpit …