Red Onion Tarte Tatin

Ingredients

500g puff pastry (homemade or high-quality store-bought)

6 large red onions, peeled and sliced whole with a mandoline into circles

100g unsalted butter

3 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp soft brown sugar

A handful of fresh thyme sprigs

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Plain flour, for dusting

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A Christmas Gift...

A playlist of songs for your Christmas Kitchen… the songs we play whilst we cook dinner in the galley to cover the clattering of pots and pans, the tunes for the car journey home, in general, crowd pleasers, because who doesn’t like a bit of Celtic charm on the stereo?

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Looking Back

On this cold and frosty December morning here in Falmouth, it's hard to imagine that just a few short months ago we were still enjoying the September sun in Kerrera Marina, preparing Eda Frandsen for her annual pilgrimage south.

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Summer Sailing in Scotland

We wanted to give you a taste of what last summer looked like here onboard Eda Frandsen as we continued our exploration of the West Coast of Scotland. Despite being our third season of sailing here, there is still so much to explore! So sit back, relax, grab a cup of tea and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Scotland has to offer...

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Citizen Science and the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust Tracking App!

The HWDT tracking app is a free tool that enables sailors and other sea-goers to record sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine mammals in the Hebridean waters. Using this app, crew members are able to gather valuable data on the presence, location and behaviour of these species, which helps to inform research and conservation initiatives aimed at protecting these animals and their habitats.

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Behind the Scenes onboard Eda Frandsen ⛵️⚓️🔨

We thought we would use this opportunity to give you a taste of what we have been up to behind the scenes this winter. When it comes to living and working on wooden boats, there is never a dull moment, and here you can see what happened when our simple job of replacing the batteries turned into replacing the whole mast step and some fairly major woodwork. We hope you enjoy our humble attempt at filmmaking and if you have any questions feel free to drop them in the comments!

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From the Galley- Fried Fresh Mackerel Brioche Buns

One of the draws of life on board a sailing boat is making the most of what you have to hand, resourcefulness becomes second nature as you are often far from the nearest shop. It’s one of the reasons I love cooking, specifically at sea. Where I am completely aware that not everyone has access to fresh mackerel, or is able to go fishing for it themselves. Should you however be presented with such an occasion, it would be a shame for you to not know what to do…… 

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Passage Voyages

Sailing at night is a truly wonderful state to experience. The rushing of water past the hull, finding a star by which to navigate, and seeing the very first glow of sunrise in the sky. We wouldn't give it up for the world, and that is why we want to share it with you. 

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We're Hiring!

We are looking for a person with a genuine passion for wooden boats who would like to pursue a long term career as a sailor, to begin their journey with us. The position would begin in early March and would involve finishing off the winter jobs list, preparing the boat for a busy season and then a back to back season of charters in both Cornwall and Scotland.

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Sunday Breakfast

If you came sailing onboard Eda Frandsen this summer, there is a fairly good chance you ate Sourdough Crumpets for breakfast at least once.

So if you, like me are still trying to keep your lock-down sourdough starter going and are a fan of buttery, crunchy bottomed, golden-delicious breakfast treats that can be either sweet or savoury. I have written my many-times-tested Eda Frandsen approved method below!

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As the seasons come to change.....

On Thursday evening, just after I had gotten out of the shower, and just before we were about to head out for dinner, an enormous, towering cumulus came looming over the town behind us. Within 5 minutes neither Mungo nor I could stand up on deck and all the boats out on moorings suddenly tore at their chains and lines.

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A New Chapter

Welcome to Eda Frandsen and the next chapter in her long and happy life!

Meet Stella & Mungo, Eda Frandsen’s new custodians, who, after spending many years sailing around the world are very happy to be returning to their native homes to fulfil their long-held dreams of sharing their skills, knowledge and sailing philosophy with a whole new generation of sailors.

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