helping you cook, live and keep your head above water as you float through life

Vegetables

Maple Ginger Roasted Carrots

Maple Ginger Roasted Carrots Roasted carrots are one of those simple sides that can either ...
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Canning and Pickling

Homemade Small Batch Orange Marmelade

Orange Marmalade (Small Batch, No Pectin) Marmalade is one of those things people think is ...
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Pork

Cast Iron Pork Chops with Brown Butter, Garlic & Sage

A Simple Pork Chop Recipe Packed with Flavor This is one of the easiest ways ...
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Here at Gari's Galley


Welcome to Gari’s Galley

This is where real food meets life on the water.

Aboard Steelaway, the galley is my happy place, and everything starts with what goes into the food. You’ll find recipes made with real ingredients, no shortcuts, and a focus on flavor that actually comes from what you put in it.

Along the way, I share the places we visit, the local markets we explore, and the ingredients that inspire what I cook back in the galley. From fresh finds to simple staples, it’s all about cooking with intention and making food that’s worth eating.

You’ll also find practical tips for everyday living, from pantry basics to simple swaps and homemade solutions that fit a cleaner lifestyle.

And of course, there’s always room for something fun, whether that’s a good meal, a simple treat, or a cocktail at the end of the day.

So come aboard and share in the food, the finds, and the way I do life on the water.

Hi, I'm Gari and welcome to my Galley!

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I look forward to hearing from you with any tips or recipes you would like to share, or any questions you have for me

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I am retired from 40 plus years in the hospitality industry as well as being a certified chef. I would like to welcome you aboard Steelaway our 50-foot pilothouse. I’m excited to share my ideas on all things food to what the next Marina has to offer. Hopefully, I can help lighten your galley chores and enhance your life on the water

thank you for sharing our time on Steelaway with us.

On our site we hope to show you picturesque harbors, isolated anchorages, marinas, recipes, farmers markets ,and historic towns. There are a large number of fabulous locations for you to discover during your marine travels. We cant wait to share our great adventure with you

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What's My Mission?

To teach you how to cook real food with real ingredients, without the shortcuts.

Because what you use matters just as much as how you make it.

Here you’ll find recipes, pantry staples, and practical ways to build a kitchen and a lifestyle that actually supports the way you want to live.

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