

Melons on the menu
Conger Design, Freerangestock.com Watermelon and strawberries are a good combination for agua frescas. The day before writing this, I...
Cathie Campbell
Jul 2, 2024


For cream cheese fans
Benreis, Wikimedia Commons Cream cheese and lox on a seeded bagel is a treat. Add a thin slice of red onion and perhaps some capers for...
Cathie Campbell
Jun 26, 2024


Tomatoes for summer meals
Lufa Farms, Wikimedia Commons There are so many ways to enjoy a ripe, fresh summer tomato. Here I go again, with tales of my growing up...
Cathie Campbell
Jun 19, 2024
MUSD offers free summer meals
The Madera Unified School District Child Nutrition Department will provide free breakfast and lunch at several campuses from June 11,...
For The Madera Tribune
Jun 11, 2024


Pies for Father’s Day
Brian J. Geiger, Wikimedia Commons Plump, fresh strawberries take center stage in a delicious pie. My dad loved pie, and actually made...
Cathie Campbell
Jun 11, 2024


Memorial Day almost here
Jarmoluk, freerangestock.com Hot dogs on the grill make for an easy but tasty choice for any gathering. Many refer to Memorial Day as the...
Cathie Campbell
May 22, 2024


Long-time restaurateurs are set to retire soon
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Ristorante Gabriela owners, Cruz and Gabriela Solorio, gather with family and staff as Gabriela holds...
Tyler Takeda
May 17, 2024


Sandwiches can be dinner
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Pepper steak sandwiches are a real treat, especially when the meat and bread are grilled. It’s...
Cathie Campbell
May 14, 2024









