Nancy Simpson
What would you take?
This past Sunday I was attending a Bible study at my church, and we were studying the book of Isaiah. In the passages we were reading,...
Cathie Campbell
Cabbage is versatile
InDefenseOfToucans, Wikimedia Commons Bierocks, stuffed mainly with ground beef, cabbage and onions, make handy sandwiches for picnics or...
Nancy Simpson
Nothing like a home-cooked meal
This week I received a package from my sister in Georgia. The package contained a few items left in my dad’s apartment after he died....
Nancy Simpson
Heloise, give me a hint
In the late 1950s, a woman named Heloise Bowles Cruse began writing a column called “Hints from Heloise.” This became a syndicated...
Bill Coate
Chocolate goes international
Roozitaa, Wikimedia Commons Cocoa or chocolate muffins are delicious plain, but you can also frost or glaze them if you prefer. Every...
Nancy Simpson
Going to the Fair
The Madera District Fair is right around the corner for us, and it is an exciting time for many in this community. There is a boatload of...
Cathie Campbell
It’s a salad summer
Mohammed Moosa/Wikimedia Commons Summer is a great time of year for serving salads. Add your favorite ingredients, as there really is no...
Nancy Simpson
Names and nicknames
The naming of a child is quite a process for many parents. It can be almost stressful to come up with exactly what they want to name...
