The seasons are changing. There’s that unmistakable sound in the air—thhaaaaa zoop— shrink wrap being heated onto live-aboard boats. The winter water hoses are being deployed, and flip flops are swapped out for Blundstones and Uggs….all in preparation for the winter freeze. And it makes this Galley Pirate prep for her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. We…
Here in Maryland the transition of seasons—summer into fall—is traditionally marked by the opening of the Annapolis Boat Shows: two back-to-back weekends, one for powerboats and one for sailboats. Ask any local and they will agree. This change of seasons also ushers in the return of comfort food; and don’t we love that! High on…
When my skipper and I moved to Maryland 36 years ago, we were such newbies. Everything was exciting and adventurous….moving onto a Panda 38, living the marina life with new live-aboard friends and then the best Maryland tradition ever…whiling away the hours, sharing boating mishaps over a huge pile of steamed crabs. It’s not what…
Tahdig is a traditional Persian dish with a crispy golden crust that turns rice into an entree. I have so many culinary superstars to thank for this recipe. First, thanks to David Liebowitz, whose Instagram post introduced me to Tahdig years ago. It prompted me to hunt down other recipes which of course led me…
It’s a cool rainy day in the Mid-Atlantic, big southeast swells…just crying for some comfort food. I’ve eaten Spoon Bread before, served in traditional Southern restaurants, but have never made it myself. The origins are thought to be Native American, called “Owendaw Corn Bread.” The first known published recipe dates back to the 1847 cookbook…
The marina box garden is filled with fresh leafy greens right now. Arugula, green lettuce, spinach, and my favorite to grow…baby bok choy! I always assumed that baby bok choy was regular bok choy just harvested young, right? But then I saw seed packages labeled “Baby Boy Choy” so that’s what I planted and lo…