Back in the 1970s, I served in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the Columbia River Lightship. Basically, we here a 158-foot floating lighthouse anchored 8 miles off the mouth of…
I like it when food is fun, when one plate containing an array of flavors can either work harmoniously in one bite or randomly paired, yielding countless flavorful bites. This…
Chefs often are singled out on a charter or owner’s trip. It’s easy to be memorable when you give guests a style of food and service they aren’t accustomed to.…
Back in the early 2000s, I delivered a Viking 72 from San Diego to the Panama Canal with the owner, his fiancée and several guests and crew. On Christmas Day,…
Rosemary-Roasted, Butternut-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs ’Tis the season to be busy, if you are a yacht chef. Boat shows, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years all mean lots of mouths to feed.…
It’s getting chilly outside and a nice warm apple crisp might be just what the doctor ordered. Looking through the magazines out on the stand, you’d certainly get that idea;…
Sometimes, my inspirations come from friends and families. Sometimes just by walking down the aisle of a supermarket. And sometimes, it is a little of both. My editor asked me…
Who doesn’t like bacon? (Seriously. If anyone still has their hand up, try this recipe then get back to me.) I’m going to be straight with you; this is pork…
I can honestly say that my 10 must-haves in the galley have changed over the years. What was once important is not so much anymore. This view also applies to…
In the last issue I spoke about having an employer who is the consummate entertainer when onboard. It takes planning and tricks to keep abreast of the unexpected party or…