Wherever there are children around, we are blessed. We have heard it said many times over, that children are our future. It is true. The...

Neighborhoods used to be like extended families. We knew the people who lived around us, and even in neighboring blocks. When I was...

Sylvar/Wikimedia Commons Lemon poppy seed muffins fresh from the oven will tempt anyone. Add a bit of chopped fruit, such as mango or...

Without a doubt, The Madera Tribune appreciates its community, its readers and its advertisers — not necessarily in that order. Your...

Wikimedia Commons Polenta served with mushrooms and sopressa, a type of Italian salami. Polenta is one of my very favorite foods, even...

We have words in our vocabulary that describe emotions. Some of those words are the names of colors. Red means angry or aggressive; blue...

The Madera Tribune has been serving Madera County since 1892. It is a community newspaper that keeps most of its news, articles, and...

Bob C., Wikimedia Commons. Toss your favorite veggies and beans, add a bit of pasta and enjoy a bowl of homemade minestrone. It’s my...