This week my father, Oliver Ralph Hill, Sr. would have celebrated his 94th birthday. One of my favorite past-times is talking to people...

Tamorlan/wickimedia commons Crunchy cashew nuts are the star of the show when you serve delicious cashew chicken for dinner. Sometimes I...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Chris Molina of Perko’s Cafe Grill serves customers, David Miramontes, left, and Phil Miramontes in...

Tom Grandy, freerangestock.com Mushroom lovers would appreciate them used as a topping for homemade pizza. Right away, I am thinking of...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Black Bear Diner server Kim Begin waits on regular customer Paul Marti and his family at one of the...

Jane Arrr, Wikimedia Commons Use just blackberries or mix with other berries or even apples to create a delicious dessert to serve this...

cyclonebill/WikimediaCommons Cool off this summer with a tabbouleh salad that uses fresh mint. Due to pesky gophers, my garden is limited...

There was a song we sang when we were kids about what you eat on different days of the week. The song repeats the earlier verses, like...