Nancy Simpson
Great food and hospitality, too
December is the time of year when many people are celebrating. In our community, there are a lot of holiday parties and events, mostly...
Cathie Campbell
Snacks to share at potlucks, other get-togethers
Onetallchef/Wikimedia Commons If your guests like seafood, try serving small rounds of bread with a hot crab dip at your next holiday...
Cathie Campbell
Peppermint for the holidays
Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson You know it’s holiday time when you see candy canes in the stores. Try using them when you are baking...
Tyler Takeda
Diabetes advocate encourages control
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera South cross country coach and diabetes advocate Benny Madrigal takes a jog with his team....
Nancy Simpson
The warm greetings of the season
I’m pretty sure the folks at the post office will be glad to see me write this article. One of the traditions of the holiday season is...
Cathie Campbell
Frozen bread dough ideas
grongar, Wikimedia Commons Consider making some glazed cinnamon rolls with the help of frozen bread dough. As many times as I have made...
Nancy Simpson
Thanksgiving is the best holiday
My favorite time of the year is the fall. There is nothing more beautiful than those blended colors as the leaves turn gold and yellow...