ARTICLES BY DAN BOLYARD GRANT COUNTY GOURMET
Duck needs slower cooking than other birds
I thought I would tackle something I haven't worked with very much, a duck.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
When it comes to baking, there's nuffin' like a muffin
During my days of baking for the farmers market, one of the most popular items was muffins. Blueberry ones were the favorite. I had acquired a pan that made the big muffins you see at certain warehouse megamarts these day. I found that scratch muffins were just as tasty as …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Going cold turkey with thanksgiving leftovers
I usually have some food left over from Thanksgiving. That evening, the poor refrigerator is bulging with tasty morsels, tucked into any space not already taken up by the usual residents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Making healthier, tastier homemade soups
In this modern age, grocery stores are stuffed with all sorts of soup stock. These pre-packaged items have made it quite easy to whip up a quick soup. They are also usually loaded with salt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Make these treats without firing up the oven
I love Rice Krispies treats, though I've learned to eat them in moderation. Long before you could buy ready-made ones in the store, making your own was very popular, though you would occasionally find a batch made with less than the freshest ingredients. Sometimes there was the batch with not …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
When life hands you tomatoes, make tomato soup
It doesn't seem like all that long ago our garden was doing its thing. But then as the temperatures changed and we had a chance of a frost, we decided to not pick any of the tomatoes. We figured the frost would not be that bad and we could get …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Good gravy! Try these tasty tater toppings
Back during my high school days, there was a rotating menu of foods available in the cafeteria. The ones that stick in my mind the most all these years later is that Tuesdays were hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes and Thursdays were turkey gravy over mashed potatoes. As I recall, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hearty split pea soup
It's that time of year where hearty soups make an appearance. For me, that usually means a pureed soup, such as split pea or potato.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Winter squashes are varied and versatile
There are several different kinds of winter squash and many of them have a very distinctive taste. Pumpkin is probably the most popular squash and easiest to find. Butternut, blue hubbard, acorn, and spaghetti squash are also found in most stores. You might have found others at the farmers market.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sticky, syrupy molasses sweetens a variety of dishes
Molasses traces its American history back to 1493 when Columbus introduced it to the West Indies. It was the major sweetener used in America until after World War I because it was less expensive than sugar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
In for re-pears: more ideas for this versatile fruit
I thought I would try to find even more ways to enjoy the fresh pears we've had this season. While there is a certain amount of joy of biting into a fully ripe and juicy pear, sometimes you want to try something a little different.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Summer is time to break out the watermelons
Watermelon season is upon us. If you don't have some lurking in your garden, maybe your neighbor does. If neither of these are true, watermelons are available at the farmers market and the megamarts likely have a supply from the Hermiston area.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
If you like liver and onions, try this
I'm going to say something controversial. Some may stop reading this piece as soon as I mention what it is. Some will wonder why it has taken me so long to get to it. Maybe I need help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Getting hooked on homemade 'cracker crack'
A few years back some friends introduced my wife and me to a saltine cracker seasoning mix they had made up. The crackers had a bit of an oily feel, but that was overshadowed by the savory/spicy flavor we were tasting. The cracker retained its crispy crunch, but had a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
