Menu Planning For Boating

Top 5 reasons for menu planning:

1. Provisioning. Menu planning is an important step for ensuring you and the crew have the provisions needed for meals on board.

2. Eliminates waste.  For instance, take into consideration any meals to be eaten on shore.  I found by knowing in advance which meals are going to be eaten out, supplies could be adjusted accordingly.  Planning for meals not requiring fresh meat or produce such as spaghetti and sauce allows for eating on board if plans change for going ashore.

3. Helps when stowing supplies.  By referring to your menu, you can stow the last to be used first allowing for ease of finding the necessary ingredients for meals.

4. Helps promote teamwork.  For families, all members can contribute to the menu planning.  Perhaps children can plan a meal they could prepare on board (with supervision).  The menu makes it easier for everyone to share in the galley chores.

5.  Saves time. With a menu and shopping list prepared, time spent at the grocery store is reduced.  Also, if you boat often a menu can become a family tradition for your boating excursions.  Plan a menu once, reuse it often.

Resource:  Quick and Easy Menus on a Dime

These are five reasons to consider menu planning for your next boating vacation.

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