Pass the sweet potatoes, please
I was always asked to bring candied sweet potatoes to the Thanksgiving table, but I must admit if someone was only interested in eating...
Cathie Campbell
Wine trail set to take on a ‘Holiday Spirit’
Madera wineries plan to celebrate the season with a Holiday Spirit Weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12-13 with wine tasting, live...
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Having lots of fun with apple cider
I usually buy fresh-pressed apple cider but despite several attempts this year, I wasn’t able to make the connection. Either the apple...
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Getting crabby
Cathie Campbell/The Madera Tribune Dig in to a simple yet tasty crab and shrimp boil, with potatoes, onions and sausage. Crab is one of...
Cathie Campbell


Fall is a boo-tiful time
Cathie Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Pretzels, cheese and a snip of chives is all you need to make these broom snacks. October signals...
Cathie Campbell


Time to spice things up for fall
Cathie Campbell/For The Madera Tribune If you like cupcakes and pumpkin pie, how about combining the two? One of my favorite things...
Cathie Campbell


‘Falling’ into place
Cathie Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Fall is here and thoughts may turn to meals such as this slow cooker pot roast. Fall is my...
Cathie Campbell


It’s time for fresh tomatoes
Cathie Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Enjoy some healthful fresh tomatoes, preferably from a home garden. The day before writing this,...
Cathie Campbell