Cathie Campbell
Ginger takes the stage
Johan Bryggare, Wikimedia Commons You don’t have to wait for winter holidays to enjoy some gingerbread cake. I recently tried a new bar...
Cathie Campbell
The comforts of pudding
Edward Russell, Wikimedia Commons Bread pudding can be embellished with ice cream, whipped cream, fruit or various dessert sauces, or...
Tyler Takeda
Liberty grad opens new restaurant
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Business partners Johnny Aviles, left, and Matt Simons, who recently opened Smash Bros. Bistro in...
Cathie Campbell
Hot days, cold drinks
Conger Design, freerangestock.com Watermelon and strawberries combine for a refreshing summer beverage. One of my favorite things to...
Cathie Campbell
When the chips are down… eat them!
stu_spivack, Wikimedia Commons Chips and dips are great anytime, but chips also can be key ingredients in many recipes. Chips are...
Cathie Campbell
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
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
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...
