Nancy Simpson
Curiosity and the Curio
On Tuesday, we had an earthquake. The office of The Madera Tribune shook for a few (long) seconds, as several of us gasped and shrieked....
Cathie Campbell
Celebrating the all-American way
Gary Stevens, Wikimedia Commons A platter of old-fashioned fried chicken is sure to be popular at family gatherings this summer. There...
Nancy Simpson
Garlic is a girl’s best friend
Have you ever heard about the many health benefits of eating garlic? Google it sometime, if you haven’t already done that, and see the...
Nancy Simpson
Miss Martin
A couple of days ago, something reminded me of the school teacher I had in the third grade. I cannot tell you what led me to thoughts of...
Cathie Campbell
Summer salads are a refreshing treat
cyclonebill/Wikimedia Commons Bulgur wheat is the star of the show in tabbouleh salad. While fall is my favorite time of year, long ago I...
Cathie Campbell
Making ice cream for fun
Stu Spivack, Wikimedia Commons A little bit of chocolate sauce over vanilla bean ice cream is a great summertime treat. Many people,...
Cathie Campbell
Just wing it
Pexels, freerangestock.com If you are planning a Father’s Day feast, it’s hard to go wrong with baked or grilled chicken wings. June is...
Cathie Campbell
Whip up a dessert
Merelize, freerangestock.com If you like chocolate and fluffy goodness, consider serving chocolate mousse for dessert. Most of us like...