Former Chowchilla prison guard becomes award-winning winemaker
After a quarter of a century of guarding prisoners in California, one resident of Madera County hung up his uniform for the last time to...
D. August Promnitz


Cool off with summertime drinks
Enjoy a refreshing watermelon lemonade cooler and take a break from summer heat. (Cathie Campbell/For The Madera Tribune) No matter what...
Cathie Campbell


Cool off: It’s National Ice Cream Soda Day
Enjoy a summer treat by fixing some floats with your favorite ice cream and root beer beverage.(Courtesy of Cathie Campbell) Today...
Cathie Campbell


Food Expo to bring in Madera growers, brewers
Pat Ricchiuti, owner of Enzo Olive Oil Co., and Kari Ball bottles of the product and give out samples during a media event showcaseing...
D. August Promnitz


A good time to get the blues
Blueberries are abundant, so consider turning some of them into a delicious blueberry ice cream treat. (Cathie Campbell) July 14 is...
Cathie Campbell


Beer: not just for drinking
Use regular or non-alcoholic beer to make some delicious beer bread. (Cathie Campbell) Beer is a popular beverage, pretty much all over...
Cathie Campbell
Plan ahead for Madera District Fair
Where does the time go? Can you believe this year is half over already? I made such ambitious plans around Christmas time to do...
Cathie Campbell
Everything’s just peachy
Many of us love peaches and many love ice cream. Why not combine the two foods and concentrate on peach ice cream this week? I know I’m...
Cathie Campbell