Galley Secrets from a Schooner Pro | Recipes and Tips from a Maine Schooner Chef
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Hey BoatFools Nation!
Today, we’re doing something a little different—but definitely boat related! We’re in Rockland, Maine, joined by Canadian Ken, and visiting the former captains of the historic two-masted schooner J & E Riggin, John Finger & Annie Mahle. They owned and operated this classic Maine windjammer for over 22 years, sailing the coast and feeding lucky guests incredible meals straight from the galley.
Annie’s not only a seasoned sailor—she’s a chef, cookbook author, and true boat-galley magician. Today, she’s showing us how to make one of her favorites: a Chicken & Mushroom dish with caramelized onions and creamy white-wine sauce, easily adapted for life aboard. We’ll cook it on a two-burner Coleman stove, to approximate our galley and what one might find in most cruising sailboats, and pair it with fresh herbs from her garden.
Along the way, we’ll talk about:
⛵ The story behind the J & E Riggin, a 1920s oyster-dredger turned Maine schooner
🥘 Easy boat-friendly recipes for sailors who want real meals—not just sandwiches
🦪 How to shuck oysters like a pro (without losing a finger)
🍋 Galley-chef tips for provisioning, storing food aboard, and keeping things fresh
🌊 What it’s really like living & cooking aboard a classic wooden boat
If you love classic boats, Maine schooners, and sailing lifestyle stories, you’re in for a treat. It’s a little “Below Decks Meets Windjammer Cooking”—BoatFools-style.
TOC:
00:00 Intro from Rockland Maine
01:05 Meet John & Annie, Former Captains/owners of the J & E Riggin
04:54 A Visit to the Garden
07:52 Preparing the Sauce for the Oysters!
09:59 Prepping the Main Dish
21:48 Ken stuffs his face with the final product!
22:17 Shuck an Oyster Like a Pro (and Ken was a pro!)
24:48 Galley Essentials - shelf stable for a boat!
26:35 The FEAST!
📚 Annie Mahle’s Cookbooks: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAnnie%2BMahle&s=relevancerank&text=Annie+Mahle&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
TODAY'S RECIPE:
1lb fettuccine (or potatoes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups sliced onions (about 2 small to medium onions)
10 ounces of mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups)
1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt
Several grinds of black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups cooked chicken, pulled into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Enjoy!
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