Crew Mess: Ground Philly Cheese Steak
By John Wampler On a delivery from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on a 68 Sea Ray, we found ourselves delayed near Paducah, Kentucky. The upper Mississippi River …
Capt. John Wampler
Capt. John Wampler has worked on yachts big and small for more than 25 years. He’s created a repertoire of quick, tasty meals for crew to prepare for themselves to give the chef a break. Contact him through www.yachtaide.com.Author Archives
Crew’s Mess: Chipotle-Pineapple Pork Roast
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler Every yacht should have at least one cast iron skillet on board. Cast iron is durable, it can take a lot of abuse, and …
Crew’s Mess: Bahamian Carrot Cake
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. But in my galley, it is imagination and inspiration that provide …
Crew’s Mess: Beef Empanadas
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler Whether it’s a pastel in Indonesia, a calzone in Italy, a gujiya in India, a meat patty in Australia, or Hot Pockets …
Crew’s Mess: Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler More than a millennium ago, the only form of food preservation was by drying, salting or brining. It wasn’t until …
Crew’s Mess: Coconut Custard Pie
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler One of the yachts I manage on a monthly basis is a 70-foot Hatteras. When the owners arrive, I work to teach them …
Crew’s Mess: Chicken and Bocconcini Caprese Salad
Crew’s Mess: by Capt. John Wampler Here is a recipe that I like to use for a flavorful alternative to greens. I like to double the amount of cheese …
Baked Lemony Snickers
By Capt. John Wampler I cannot remember the last time I had the holidays off. November and December typically finds me happily in the warm Bahamas or …
Turkey Pot Pie recipe
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are once again upon us. It seemed like only a few months ago I was making Holiday Ham Balls and Christmas cookies. As …
The silly side of French toast
Sometimes working outside the box brings great rewards. Take, for instance, using a breakfast cereal as an ingredient for French toast. According to a humorous …
