

Time for pumpkins again
Polonist, Wikimedia Commons Roasted pumpkin is a delicious side dish for Fall dining. I have never had any luck growing pumpkins, and for...
Cathie Campbell
Oct 7
My Facebook friends
In the more than seven decades since I have been walking around on this earth, I have lived in eight states and one foreign country....
Nancy Simpson
Oct 4


The best walk is a cake walk
Famartin, Wikimedia Commons Three layers of delicious chocolate cake will put a smile on most faces. Fall festivals often include a cake...
Cathie Campbell
Oct 4
Old Timers Day for the old timers
Every year, on the last weekend of September, Madera County celebrates Old Timers Day. It is an annual tradition that began 94 years ago...
Nancy Simpson
Sep 26


Long-time Historical Society director and husband to lead parade
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Sheryl and Randy Berry have been selected as the 2025 Old Timers Day Queen and King. The Madera County...
Tyler Takeda
Sep 24


Longtime downtown business owner named Grand Marshal
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Chris Miller is the 2025 Old Timers Day Grand Marshal. Leighton’s Jewelers has been a mainstay in...
Tyler Takeda
Sep 24


Pasta fits in with most foods
Benoit Prieur, Wikimedia Commons Gnocchi is good with pesto sauce, marinara or even just butter and grated cheese. There was a time, back...
Cathie Campbell
Sep 23
No such thing as too many figs
People who have their own fig trees (or even just one) could very well disagree when I say there is no such thing as having too many...
Cathie Campbell
Sep 17









