

Many ways to serve spaghetti
Aline Ponce, freerangestock.com Spaghetti is a very popular dish any time of year. Spaghetti has been on my mind so much the last few...
Cathie Campbell
Jan 25, 2024


Cedar Creek honors James Todd’s long life
Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune James Todd, 92, was born in Peking, China, of American parents. He has been a resident at Cedar Creek...
Nancy Simpson
Jan 25, 2024


Oranges are a winter treat
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune You don’t have to wait for a holiday to enjoy some home-baked cranberry orange shortbread cookies....
Cathie Campbell
Jan 24, 2024


Got milk?
Wikimedia Commons Enjoy a bowl of rich, hearty andouille and shrimp chowder this winter. January 11 happens to be National Milk Day (as...
Cathie Campbell
Jan 10, 2024


Cold weather calls for soup
JIP, Wikimedia Commons Not much time? You can doctor up most canned soups with some extra cooked meats and veggies. Serve with lots of...
Cathie Campbell
Jan 3, 2024
A resolution for the new year
At the beginning of each year, I make a decision to do something, either differently or better than I did the prior year. This is more...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 29, 2023


Appetizers to greet the New Year
Jen Arrr, Wikimedia Commons Crispy, fried wontons are a popular choice of appetizer for a holiday gathering. I have mixed feelings about...
Cathie Campbell
Dec 27, 2023
Is gift wrap still available?
Giving gifts for various occasions, such as Christmas, birthday, anniversary, or some congratulatory event, is a tradition we have...
Nancy Simpson
Dec 23, 2023









