Parkerman & Christie, Wikimedia Commons Focaccia makes a great snack. Top with herbs, salt, olives, or caramelized onions; whatever you...

Most of us value the friendships we have. It’s important in our society to have friends. The idea of having friends is not a recent...

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...

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune James Todd, 92, was born in Peking, China, of American parents. He has been a resident at Cedar Creek...

Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune You don’t have to wait for a holiday to enjoy some home-baked cranberry orange shortbread cookies....

Wikimedia Commons Enjoy a bowl of rich, hearty andouille and shrimp chowder this winter. January 11 happens to be National Milk Day (as...

JIP, Wikimedia Commons Not much time? You can doctor up most canned soups with some extra cooked meats and veggies. Serve with lots of...

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...