

Cathie Campbell
Leave room for dessert
Stacy, Wikimedia Commons Enjoy a slice of eggnog cake with a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. Most of the time, when my family gets...
Nancy Simpson
Our community really does love the Tribune
Last week I wrote a column about my love for my “Tribune family,” and their love for this community as well as for The Madera Tribune. I...


Cathie Campbell
Cold weather, warm stew
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Few things are as tasty and comforting as a hearty stew on a cold evening. Many times, I write about...


Cathie Campbell
Ho-ho-ho, got cookies for Santa?
Senior Airman Elisa Labbe (USAF), Wikimedia Commons A traditional favorite for the holidays, gingerbread cookies are fun to make and eat....
Nancy Simpson
Do you dream?
Some people say they never dream. Others say they dream quite often. I have heard that everyone dreams, but many people don’t remember...


Cathie Campbell
What to do with leftover turkey
Missvain, Wikimedia Commons Most of us do not need any help to make a turkey sandwich, but sometimes we want to go a little beyond just...


Cathie Campbell
Fall is a good time for squash
Julian Fong, Wikimedia Commons Butternut squash is a popular choice for cold-weather meals. Not everyone in my family cares for squash,...
Nancy Simpson
The Halloweens I remember
Halloween is just around the corner, and it is a fun time for many. Of course, we must remember that it is also a time that creates...