COOKING UP (for) A STORM: How and why I meal prep for ocean crossings #88

[@Yndeleau]

🤗SWEETIES! Thanks SOOOOO much for the de-li-cious food, we're still enjoying it, it is sooo much! And we're very happy to see how you've made it, so we can make it ourselves and remember these first days of baby-on-board life! Big little hug from Evi and us 🥰

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We will always remember your first baby onboard days 😄 we should come one of these days and take some cool pictures to immortalize the moment! 🤩

[@Yndeleau]

@@RyanSophieSailing great idea!! 😎🤗

[@dianeswift]

I second everyone who has encouraged Sophie to put out a cookbook. You have a very loyal audience that would snap up such a publication. What better way for a sea voyager to make a few bucks!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thank you so much Diane! :) That cookbook has been on my "to-do list" since 2019. For our next big offshore passage, I'll make sure to take nice pictures of the dishes so I can put them together in a book!

[@michaelphilip9378]

@@RyanSophieSailing I am in for the cookbook as well. My son is a chef in Paris and I do pretty well in the house, but making do on a boat is a different issue

[@alansailing1387]

Food prep is so important when you are embarking on a trip, particularly if you get crap weather. Spot on with the 5 days worth. Yours is the first channel to discuss this important issue.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Alan!!! :D

[@Racerman27410]

Sophie, Your character and kind heart are definitely top tier. I'll call this episode "Sophie gets a gold brick in her good karma basket" And.... thanks to you now I'm hungry!!!! :-) Cheers!

[@edmundpierce5672]

That is one of the nicest things I've seen on KZbin so far! When I retire after my kids graduate and I make it you the water, I'm hoping that I make friends with the caliber of people that you are.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Go to any anchorage where there are other liveaboard sailboats, and you will find that they all are the best people ever :)

[@GoWithTheFloat]

@@RyanSophieSailing I have heard that too! I can't wait to move onto our boat in 3 weeks!

[@douglashempel8037]

I have to assume that the 7 people who have disliked this clicked the wrong button or had their phones upside down. Bravo! Such a lovely gesture.

[@richardsimpson2599]

This world needs more Sophie`s !

[@malcolmmcgougan8372]

Fabulous, Sophie you should start a cooking on the water programme. You comment with much talent and a dry sense of humour, it is a delight. Ryan you are a lucky man. Very educational, great cooking mixed with laughter and love...Perfect.

[@hiddenidentity8291]

You're truly one of a kind. Caring, Kind, Funny and incredibly entertaining. On another note, it would be awesome to if you released a cook book - these dishes look amazing!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Eventually, I will :) With our next crossing coming up, I'll make sure to take good photos of the dishes to illustrate the cookbook, and I will take the time to properly write it!

[@hiddenidentity8291]

@@RyanSophieSailing Awesome! I look forward to it. Fair winds on your upcoming crossing :)

[@michelveilleux3983]

That’s it! I’m looking for a French crew mate... As a Canadian from Montréal, I enjoy my food... and as much as I’m not a bad cook myself, I do know that cooking on a boat (a.k.a. Cooking with small appliances) is no small feat. Your enthousiasme and good heart speak mountains as to your true nature. Bravo ma chère!

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Seriously....wow Ryan you really need to install some drawer slides on that deep cabinet....Sorry Sophie - Great video!

[@alanhoyt9453]

That was very sweet of you. The world needs more people like you.

[@SkylinersYeti]

Not sailors but we do travel often with our RV. We love good food and for two it is often easier to prepare meals in quantities larger then we can use in one meal. We package leftovers and freeze them to use during our travels. It works out great. The small freezer in the RV is full of good meals when we leave and the refrigerator is full of fresh foods to supplement our prepared meals. Life is good. Love your channel.

[@MrKenNoath]

I have learned more from this channel than any other by far, even after 20,000 miles at sea myself. Thanks guys. And Sophie you are a born entertainer, (and cook)

[@neilpershall9811]

Thanks for helping the new parents and ditto on writing your recipes into a cookbook.

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

What a couple of amazing people you are. Sophie, you're heart is pure gold. X

[@verdielg]

what a beautiful gesture which signifies a beautiful spirit! yes re the cookbook!

[@MrLucretius]

Good episode. Imaginative dishes. I would add some spreadable salads like tuna salad or chicken salad that can be spread between two slices of bread quickly without needing to heat it. Good for rough weather and quick no-fuss snacks. :-)

[@heyt54]

yes, such wraps go a long way on passage!

[@chrisbower8428]

I love the way you show how it is possible to live onboard Polar Seal and follow your dreams. I’m about a third of the way through all your videos and I find it very helpful as we have just purchased our own Oceanis 40 but in a 3 cabin version. Since it is stuck up in Sydney while we are all locked down here in Victoria and New South Wales, I’m using your videos and ideas to start my wish list of upgrades… water maker, battery upgrades, davits, solar panels ….. also your fly screen for the companionway has caught my attention as well. Keep it up!

[@MrsStevenBrown]

I love how real you are! New sub! Meal prep is life onboard a boat…any extra time in port is cooking and stashing the meals ahead! Salsa is my sea sick food…plain chips and salsa…heaven

[@polojoe2]

Blessed are you Sophie!!! Caring for other people. Bravo!! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@adamharrison8049]

Food is a wonderful expression of love. Great episode.

[@michelgagnon8760]

Wow fantastique! Nous venons de visionner ton vidéo, alors vraiment formidable, de faire toute cette bouf et en plus de nous faire une vidéo en même temps alors vraiment tu es exceptionnelle Sophie, c'est notre vidéo préférée. Enfin la réalité avec tout le bordel du bateau, le jeux tétrix pour récupérer un chaudron ou un instrument, les compartiments remplis de denrées et pour lesquelles nous devons déplacer plein de stock avant de pouvoir récupérer l'ingrédient magique de la recette. Tu viens de faire le bonheur de mon amiral qui a l'impression d'en apporter trop ou de vouloir trop cuisiner. Faut savoir que le temps de popoter et de bien manger est un plaisir de la vie et qu'en bateau c'est très important. Magnifique, nous attendons ta vidéo pour nous montrer tes petits pains que vous aviez mangé au déjeuner qui avaient l'air délicieux dans une vidéo précédente. Bravo Sophie, nous sommes preneurs pour tes recettes. Félicitations! (Michel et Madeleine de Québec)

[@franchu1]

Very loverly kind gesture.

[@jimramm701]

When I get out there on the water I hope to find friends like you and, more importantly, I hope to BE a friend like you! You're truly an inspiration. Your kind heart and thoughtfulness are wonderful!

[@williambunting803]

Watched it again! That was a lovely thing to do. I have to watch the stew making in slow motion, i love the idea of a creamy stew. Feel free to make a curry another day!

[@karenherman8653]

It’s such a great feeling to have meals ready to go. I tend to make to much but somehow it always gets eaten. What a beautiful jester to give the gift of food to new parents. You are a sweetheart

[@sailingavocet]

it really is, I need to get better at meal prepping

[@miragesailing834]

Food is love. That's the way I was raised also. Beautiful effort.

[@ladaveny1]

I have to say I am happy to find that my experience onboard our sailboat is not unique. Many times I have found myself cooking up a storm while my partner heads topside to scrub the deck because it’s raining! Thank you Ryan and Sofie! We are not strange after all!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

That is really funny! Hahaha :) We sailors are a special breed I guess ;)

[@sarbart823]

I imagine the most valuable person on a long passage is the one who makes the delicious food - Looks delicious - Thanks for sharing

[@douglas724]

Love the background music...it sounded like I was in a Parisian bistro while a lovely french chef prepared a culinary delight for my evening meal du jour...brao! :)

[@nicolelittle5758]

That was such a lovely gesture to prepare food for your friends. I'm sure that they appreciated and enjoyed it.

[@alexandreratkusabel6536]

Tip: Make a list of all the products on board and put them in numbered boxes, this way it will be easy to find what you need.😊

[@kalliem9496]

What a thoughtful thing you did for that family. Very sweet.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Awww, Sophie you are a GEM! Safe travels ❤️

[@tanyasoroka3314]

That was such a lovely gesture of kindness. You brought tears to my eyes. Thank you

[@paulgilliland2992]

What a gesture. Love it .

[@scottstansberry6844]

Great video. I'd buy that cookbook if you decide to make one. Such a lovely neighbor you are.

[@cahtx8607]

The food looked delicious. You are such a wonderful person and friend.

[@johanvantonder4642]

Sophie, you are a special person and a caring friend indeed!!!

[@earlashton1342]

Your a goodie Sophie. And your a lucky man Ryan. I love French cooking. I have friends in Aux en Provence who I love. But my comment is mostly to say I think all French people are the same Sophie.

[@ronburton7090]

Love all your episodes but really really loved this one. Ryan is very lucky to have a French chef on board!

[@agesolari]

Great job Sophie!

[@caromarco6315]

Why an incredibly generous thing to do 💕🇦🇺

[@jetwind72]

Keep up the great work! I really like that you keep each clip, short and sweet and diversified. Really makes a difference. And your humor, a real special touch!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Nicholas! I'm so happy you noticed, it made my day :)

[@jamescarid3448]

Sophie that's a killer apron. I bet it would be great when using power tools too! and the meals look delish, I'm sure very much appreciated. Cheers.

[@heyt54]

...for a blacksmith... looks too heavy for boat work, me thinks.

[@armorguy1108]

This may actually be one of my favorite episodes... :)

[@jamesaguilera700]

Im the the host on my boat and I love to cook. This video is very informational for are future travels. Thank you for making it. Happy sailing. Sv Arya.

[@lindavan7497]

I love this sailing channel. You two have the biggest heart. And I love your sense of humour. God Bless.

[@lindavan7497]

I have copied your recipies. I have to try them they look Yummy!

[@Mike7O7O]

Beautiful gift Sophie and just looking at the ingredients, I 'get' how tasty they must be. I haven't bought my own cruiser yet, because of Covid19. However, I'm going to treat myself and my friends to your dishes. Love all that you cooked, however your stew looks mouth wateringly fab :)

[@meganmchale8073]

I love that you did that!!!! I love doing things like this for people too!! Seeing how happy it makes them makes all off it worth it!

[@tarttartin8216]

So thoughtful. Noons wants to admit how hard the first weeks are in new parenthood.

[@michelmale6526]

De réels talents culinaires ! Mais surtout de vrais talents d’actrice!!! Un excellent montage ! Bravo

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Merci Michel! :)

[@GoWithTheFloat]

I love your channel! I just made homemade granola bars last night, and I'm munching on carrot sticks and hummus myself. Looking forward to the day when we share an anchorage with you two.

[@garyevans6722]

Need to be on the food network.."Cooking in Tiny Places that Float" wonderful ...i see a cookbook coming soon..Simmering with Sophie

[@RyanSophieSailing]

OH MY GOD “simmering with Sophie”, I will have to use that one 😍

[@ramg1197]

You show all the facets of a sailing life so well Sophie. Keep up your enthusiasm

[@sarascott2217]

That is so lovely food looks amazing and love the boxing glove to get stuff out of oven 😍🤣

[@Amidstadventure]

Thanks I will have to try out the granola bars

[@mrtobyisking1]

Sophie your a star 💫 witty, funny, thoughtful and kind. Good food planning for passage making is essential to limit time thrashing about below. Very talented 👏🏻

[@edferculo8887]

sophie, your the absolute best narrator, even without that irish accent. LOL and always like ryan when hes talkin boat mechanics and such. dont know why dont have 100K subscribers, but keep the vids coming. when you get your paperwork straightened out your invited to Cape Cod all the best Ed

[@seb81123]

You guys are so great people - your friends are lucky to have you :) @Sophie I hope you’ll publish your rough seas cookbooks - I’d definitely spread the love even from firm land :)

[@joeldelamirande5792]

Sophie sailing cookbook should be in the works For the boats I’ve read to have even heat put a pizza stone in the oven

[@RyanSophieSailing]

It is in the works! (it has just been in the works for a little too long...) I have been looking for a pizza stone in ages, but have not been able to find one anywhere as of yet :(

[@joeldelamirande5792]

I can help you with the pizza stone Where do u want it sent

[@dermccul]

So kind of you. ❤️

[@mikeandmar9046]

I love everything about this video! You are such a beautiful and hilarious person! And wow what an amazing cook 🤍

[@robertflindall4692]

I have to say this was one of my favourite videos of yours. The food looks great and it give a realistic view of living on a monohull and constantly digging for everything. Now off to your website to grab your recipes! Thanks for sharing!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Robert! Hope you enjoy the recipes! :)

[@allanmoore7790]

If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart.

[@williambunting803]

Great video. I will be watching this quite a few times to extract every last culinary idea. Thanks!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Hahaha :) That's so awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Lumpschlevot]

Holy cow! Sophie has mad cooking skills! I just love the French! I am out of exclamation points!

[@sailingavocet]

So many great ideas here!

[@donnamass9576]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this vlog. You are delightfully cheerful and boost my spirit every time. I patiently await each new episode and your love for life is infectious. The love you inject into the food offers more energy than the food itself. Thank you to both of you for bringing such wonderful energy to us.

[@karenthomas1456]

I'm new to your channel, that was a really kind thing you did. It's a lot of effort to cook so much in such a small space. And especially the clean up. x

[@billondrack3124]

what a wonderful kind gesture!

[@stevenplancich6449]

Well Organized Kitchen...No Surprise 👍 And Ryan takes advantage of Rain to Wash Boat...No Surprise 👍 I’ve been binging on Old Episodes & Polar Seal & Crew have certainly “Grew into those Shoes” 😎 And that’s a Good Thing 👍 Eh?😎

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

You need a Mr. D. Thermal cooker. Gas & electric saver (15 minutes max cooking time) when doing stews and long cook stuff. Can be used for loads of great recipes when under passage unattended.

[@mistigri8045]

Génial votre quart d'heure french-bouffe !continuez !

[@Tim8mit]

wow you have beautiful hand writing, I'm so impressed

[@michellemav2368]

So much butter!! Love all the recipes and tips. thanks

[@jennynae]

🥰This was the most charming and adorable video to come across and I had no choice but to subscribe. I am in North Carolina and no, I do not have a boat or sail or .....anything other than swim lol but I love watching these videos. You are both so enjoyable to watch! Thank you for sharing and I am noting the ingredients to make these at home.. pretty much all of it. lol Be blessed.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks so much Jen 🥰

[@robertfullarton3020]

Nice one Sophie, a beautiful thought

[@Cal247]

You are so sweet to do this for them.

[@marleneb.455]

That was very kind of you Sophie. Food looks delicious.

[@tenneycotton3674]

We are having lasagne tonight and every time I make it I think of you, Sophie. You taught me how to make a much better bechemel than the one I had been making for about 35 years! You are a brilliant cook. Where’s the cookery book? 😁

[@sailingwildonevoyageencata7652]

hahahaa merci Sophie, super musique à la française on adore !! Merci pour les recettes, nous partons bientôt pour les Açores ! Hate de savoir votre prochaine destination ! Et... bon apétit !!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Super!!! Vous partez quand?!

[@sailingwildonevoyageencata7652]

@@RyanSophieSailing fin Mai :) direction Bermudes d'abord !! Bises

[@tomjones6777]

Interesting commentary with the food prep demo., good info. to have.

[@richardherndon1541]

Sophie you are magnificent! Sharing the prep work was great. Sharing your food with new parent's was even better!

[@patience8884]

Amazing Sophie! What a generous person (you too Ryan).

[@janiceturner6322]

You are amazing!!!! Very entertaining!!! Great cooking show!! Full of tips!

[@agathe182]

Franchement c'est un super épisode, aucun des sailors n'en parle !

[@rachelth1]

Great video! Super nice 👍🥂

[@michaeldobson8859]

Wow, lasagna. At sea, I like it. Ryan, you are lucky. She is a going crazy in the kitchen. It’s a wonder your not 250 lbs.

[@yovelaadventures2673]

love your energy! Catching. Very helpful video.

[@crismoore6811]

My mouth is watering big time.

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Great episode. I'm getting new cooker installed this year so looking forward to cooking on our boat.

[@sergioneto9085]

I'm getting hungry ... keep sailing... greetings from Portugal

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Yeeeees! It worked! ;) /Sophie

[@KnotVikings]

Great video (I think I’m gonna make some lasagna tomorrow! 😋) and wow I think it’s amazing how up to date your videos are. I can only imagine the work behind it! Thanks for sharing your journey! Love being a part of it :)

[@michaeldobson8859]

That’s so true,. The ovens on the boat doesn’t get very hot. I had a difficult time cooking Tater Tots which need oven temps to be around 400 or 425 degrees. My RV stove does much better getting hot.

[@bettycamacho7084]

I'm not crying, you're crying! Love this so much. xoxo

[@dougwatson821]

Sophie (and Ryan), I started watching your channel for the sailing and your fantastic sense of humor and I keep finding myself learning so much about cooking! What a bonus this is! Too bad KZbin doesn't have smell-o-vision or taste-o-vision....

[@benjimenlockwood]

Omg what a beautiful person you are. Love it

[@steveburton5825]

I'm not sure if I should listen to Sophie about being able to "skip the cheese" as I seem to remember that she's one of the only French women who don't actually like cheese but that all looked very tasty! Now, I want that recipe for the Fondonts... Your friends are lucky to have you Sophie!

[@GoWithTheFloat]

And wasn't that a chunk of cheese she put into the tomato soup?

[@heyt54]

@@GoWithTheFloat it was butter, me thinks...

[@VisionaryGardener]

@@heyt54 yup. It was butter. She mentioned that she adds it when she was describing the soup before she started to make it. It really smooths out the flavour of tomato soup.