Chuck Doud
Opinion: No to online Girl Scout cookies
First published in The Madera Tribune on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. I’m not sure I’ll be buying any Girl Scout cookies online this year. I...


Cathie Campbell
Cooking with raisins
Joe Foodie, Wikimedia Commons Try some freshly-baked oatmeal raisin cookies. Maybe throw in a few chocolate chips, too. The other day, I...


Cathie Campbell
Good gravy
Milo-photo, Wikimedia Commons Slices of succulent roast turkey, enhanced with homemade gravy and some taters alongside. While gravy is...


Cathie Campbell
Here comes another year
Joey Doll, Wikimedia Commons If you like to snack while celebrating the New Year, try these vegetarian stuffed mushroom caps. Are you...


Cathie Campbell
Leave room for dessert
Stacy, Wikimedia Commons Enjoy a slice of eggnog cake with a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. Most of the time, when my family gets...


Cathie Campbell
Cold weather, warm stew
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Few things are as tasty and comforting as a hearty stew on a cold evening. Many times, I write about...


Cathie Campbell
Ho-ho-ho, got cookies for Santa?
Senior Airman Elisa Labbe (USAF), Wikimedia Commons A traditional favorite for the holidays, gingerbread cookies are fun to make and eat....


For The Madera Tribune
MUSD feeds families
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera Unified staff and volunteers serve meals to district family members on November 23 at Madera...