

Garlic, garlic… and more
Mike Peel, Wikimedia Commons Roasted, caramelized garlic can be enjoyed as is, or used as a spread, in dips, soups, stews and mashed...
Cathie Campbell
Oct 3, 2023
Kindness, and the lack of it
As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” It is not just a saying. It is the truth. We must always...
Nancy Simpson
Sep 29, 2023


Full of beans
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Rich, tender and savory, pinto beans go great with tortillas or most types of bread. This week’s...
Cathie Campbell
Sep 27, 2023
When simpler things entertained us
Technology has taken over our world and our individual lives. In many ways, technology has improved the quality of our lives. It has made...
Nancy Simpson
Sep 23, 2023


90-year-old makes birthday jump
For The Madera Tribune Grace (Tova) Jorgensen soars in the air with her skydive instructor, Ross Vail, during her 90th birthday skydive...
Nancy Simpson
Sep 19, 2023


Those versatile sausages
Silar, Wikimedia Commons Sausages are popular all over the world, and are available in a great variety of types and flavors. One of the...
Cathie Campbell
Sep 19, 2023
Everybody has their stuff
I have been trying to go through things at my house, filing papers that have not been properly filed, shredding papers that needed...
Nancy Simpson
Sep 15, 2023


It’s a snap
Forest and Kim Starr, Wikimedia Commons Fresh sugar snap peas are great for quick snacks or for adding to many different recipes. Sugar...
Cathie Campbell
Sep 13, 2023










