wedding gift list for a cruising newbie couple(mostly for her)

phorvati · 17-05-2006, 22:37

OK....
Breadmaker? overrated?
I'm out of ideas, with the exception of a med kit.....help!
~Crystal

sundari · 17-05-2006, 22:56

Hi Crystal,
Well I have a breadmaker aboard and I love it. Does the boat have a lot of stowage? If so then, Yes, a breadmaker is a fine idea. A few things that make a big difference to me are the little things. I have a set of good dishes (Nautical of course) cute lighthouses and sailboats. It makes me very happy to be able to set a nice table for company. We also have a great coffee pot (Aluminum expresso pot). Realy good cooking pots that fit the stove top!! It is very hard to cook at sea if your pots do not fit on a small stove.
I will try to think of a couple other things. Let us know what you decide on

**S/V Elusive** · 17-05-2006, 23:24

Susan - excellent point about pots that fit!!! And umm... how come when I use to come to dinner *I* didn't get the sailboats and lighthouses dishes?? Espresso coffee??? wow ... didn't get that either ::sob::

**Kai Nui** · 17-05-2006, 23:28

Yea ya did. Ya just didn't notice. Too busy enjoying the food I guess

As for espresso, I think you had coffee here. That is all we make.

CaptainK · 17-05-2006, 23:42

Yup.

Besides the booze. I had lots of espresso coffee while I visited Scott!!

Gotta have more....more coffee!!!

**Kai Nui** · 17-05-2006, 23:48

Bad K, no coffee for you

CaptainK · 17-05-2006, 23:50

::sob::

**Kai Nui** · 18-05-2006, 00:10

One thing Sundari didn't mention is a good pressure cooker. Good knives are also a nice thing to have on board. Of course, I am making assumptions here. Tools are always good. One of the best boat gifts I ever got my better half was the 18volt Dewalt cordless tools. She takes great pride in here wood working abilities. Gifts from casual aquaintances, a good bottle of wine is always appreciated on board. Good foulies are a great gift for both of you.

phorvati · 18-05-2006, 10:14

I recieved foul weather gear for my bridal shower! As for pots and pans we have a great set that i assume we must bring to the boat now to see if they fit ok. we have one of those expresso thingies, and i do love to get boozey. As for knifes, yes that's a good one, i'll ask for a chef's set in the canvas wrap up. So the bread maker needs a large place to be stowed away? Sudari, how big is yours and what is the voltage? Do you know the maker?
Thanks, ~Crystal

Weyalan · 18-05-2006, 16:22

As someone who loves to cook, I think that the additional expense of buying good quality tools (pots, pans, knives, etc) always justifies itself in the long run. Just because you live on a boat shouldn't change that. Obviously, you may need to be a little more choosy with your pots 'n pans to suit your galley, but apart from that, it should be no diffent from a land-locked kitchen. I second the pressure cooker suggestion...a good pressure cooker is a great thing to use in a rough sea - no chance of spillage. Just bear in mind that aluminium pots are not generally a good idea on a boat.

Knottygirlz · 20-05-2006, 07:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weyalan

Just bear in mind that aluminium pots are not generally a good idea on a boat.

Why are aluminum pots not a good idea? Too light? What do you recommend?

Lori, Rick and Shadow

Vasco · 20-05-2006, 07:49

Crystal,

If they have an inverter, one of those mini food processors would be ideal. You only pulse them for seconds so they don't use a lot of power. We got given one as a new boat gift and use it quite a lot.

**GordMay** · 20-05-2006, 08:08

What’s wrong with Aluminum Cookware on boats?
Anodized Aluminum is twice as hard as stainless steel, it conducts heat 28 times faster than glass or ceramic (and more evenly than S/S), doesn't react to acidic foods, and it's fairly nonstick.
The (1970's) concern that Aluminum cookware may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease has been generally discredited.

**Kai Nui** · 20-05-2006, 08:16

Vasco, I almost included that in m list. We have one, and my wife loves it. $12 at the local ACE. Money well spent. As for aluminum. I am no fan, but I can not think of any reason not to have it specific to boats.

CaptainK · 20-05-2006, 09:10

There is still people out there in this world. Who still believe that aluminum pots or pans will cause Alzheimer's disease!!

17-05-2006, 22:37	#1
phorvati Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Boat: C&C 38 Posts: 155 Images: 3	wedding gift list for a cruising newbie couple(mostly for her) OK.... Breadmaker? overrated? I'm out of ideas, with the exception of a med kit.....help! ~Crystal

17-05-2006, 22:56	#2
sundari Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13	Hi Crystal, Well I have a breadmaker aboard and I love it. Does the boat have a lot of stowage? If so then, Yes, a breadmaker is a fine idea. A few things that make a big difference to me are the little things. I have a set of good dishes (Nautical of course) cute lighthouses and sailboats. It makes me very happy to be able to set a nice table for company. We also have a great coffee pot (Aluminum expresso pot). Realy good cooking pots that fit the stove top!! It is very hard to cook at sea if your pots do not fit on a small stove. I will try to think of a couple other things. Let us know what you decide on __________________ I'm the sailor behind Kai Nui's bucket.

17-05-2006, 23:24	#3
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,276	Susan - excellent point about pots that fit!!! And umm... how come when I use to come to dinner I didn't get the sailboats and lighthouses dishes?? Espresso coffee??? wow ... didn't get that either ::sob:: __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

17-05-2006, 23:28	#4
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	Yea ya did. Ya just didn't notice. Too busy enjoying the food I guess As for espresso, I think you had coffee here. That is all we make. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

17-05-2006, 23:42	#5
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Yup. Besides the booze. I had lots of espresso coffee while I visited Scott!! Gotta have more....more coffee!!! __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

17-05-2006, 23:48	#6
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	Bad K, no coffee for you __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

17-05-2006, 23:50	#7
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	::sob:: __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

18-05-2006, 00:10	#8
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	One thing Sundari didn't mention is a good pressure cooker. Good knives are also a nice thing to have on board. Of course, I am making assumptions here. Tools are always good. One of the best boat gifts I ever got my better half was the 18volt Dewalt cordless tools. She takes great pride in here wood working abilities. Gifts from casual aquaintances, a good bottle of wine is always appreciated on board. Good foulies are a great gift for both of you. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

18-05-2006, 10:14	#9
phorvati Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Boat: C&C 38 Posts: 155 Images: 3	I recieved foul weather gear for my bridal shower! As for pots and pans we have a great set that i assume we must bring to the boat now to see if they fit ok. we have one of those expresso thingies, and i do love to get boozey. As for knifes, yes that's a good one, i'll ask for a chef's set in the canvas wrap up. So the bread maker needs a large place to be stowed away? Sudari, how big is yours and what is the voltage? Do you know the maker? Thanks, ~Crystal

18-05-2006, 16:22	#10
Weyalan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tasmania Boat: VandeStadt IOR 40' - Insatiable Posts: 1,121 Images: 29	As someone who loves to cook, I think that the additional expense of buying good quality tools (pots, pans, knives, etc) always justifies itself in the long run. Just because you live on a boat shouldn't change that. Obviously, you may need to be a little more choosy with your pots 'n pans to suit your galley, but apart from that, it should be no diffent from a land-locked kitchen. I second the pressure cooker suggestion...a good pressure cooker is a great thing to use in a rough sea - no chance of spillage. Just bear in mind that aluminium pots are not generally a good idea on a boat.

20-05-2006, 07:49	#12
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,891 Images: 34	mini food processor Crystal, If they have an inverter, one of those mini food processors would be ideal. You only pulse them for seconds so they don't use a lot of power. We got given one as a new boat gift and use it quite a lot. __________________ Rick I Toronto

20-05-2006, 08:08	#13
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	What’s wrong with Aluminum Cookware on boats? Anodized Aluminum is twice as hard as stainless steel, it conducts heat 28 times faster than glass or ceramic (and more evenly than S/S), doesn't react to acidic foods, and it's fairly nonstick. The (1970's) concern that Aluminum cookware may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease has been generally discredited. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

20-05-2006, 08:16	#14
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	Vasco, I almost included that in m list. We have one, and my wife loves it. $12 at the local ACE. Money well spent. As for aluminum. I am no fan, but I can not think of any reason not to have it specific to boats. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

20-05-2006, 09:10	#15
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	There is still people out there in this world. Who still believe that aluminum pots or pans will cause Alzheimer's disease!! __________________ CaptainK BMYC "Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." - Benjamin Franklin

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