Read the legals
Most of us say we love the small businesses and want to support them. When we support the small businesses in our community, we are...
Nancy Simpson


Get the grill ready
Christopher Page, Wikimedia Commons Fire up the grill for some great barbecue. A rack of ribs or two is a popular choice. Many of us have...
Cathie Campbell
Street Eats coming to Courthouse Park
The County of Madera, is proud to announce the first-ever Madera Street Eats Event, kicking off with a vibrant cultural celebration:...
For The Madera Tribune


Cooking with crusts
Jessica Spengler, Wikimedia Commons The crowning glory of many pies is a flaky, shimmering top crust. While crusts, even on loaves of...
Cathie Campbell
Go figure
People come in all sizes and shapes, but I was just thinking about how our looks have changed over the years. Not only has fashion...
Nancy Simpson


What season is it?
Prayitno, Wikimedia Commons It’s probably not too early to enjoy some salads, even though they are usually considered as summer fare. At...
Cathie Campbell
Never let a hug get away
I happen to love family reunions. My dad was one of eight children, and so I had lots of cousins. There were 21 of us. Growing up, I...
Nancy Simpson


Old cookbook, old recipes
Hakan Dahlstrom, Wikimedia Commons If you can’t make it over to San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, try the recipes from an old cookbook...
Cathie Campbell