

Cathie Campbell
Many ways to serve spaghetti
Aline Ponce, freerangestock.com Spaghetti is a very popular dish any time of year. Spaghetti has been on my mind so much the last few...


Nancy Simpson
Cedar Creek honors James Todd’s long life
Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune James Todd, 92, was born in Peking, China, of American parents. He has been a resident at Cedar Creek...


Cathie Campbell
Oranges are a winter treat
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune You don’t have to wait for a holiday to enjoy some home-baked cranberry orange shortbread cookies....


Cathie Campbell
Got milk?
Wikimedia Commons Enjoy a bowl of rich, hearty andouille and shrimp chowder this winter. January 11 happens to be National Milk Day (as...


Cathie Campbell
Cold weather calls for soup
JIP, Wikimedia Commons Not much time? You can doctor up most canned soups with some extra cooked meats and veggies. Serve with lots of...
Nancy Simpson
A resolution for the new year
At the beginning of each year, I make a decision to do something, either differently or better than I did the prior year. This is more...


Cathie Campbell
Appetizers to greet the New Year
Jen Arrr, Wikimedia Commons Crispy, fried wontons are a popular choice of appetizer for a holiday gathering. I have mixed feelings about...
Nancy Simpson
Is gift wrap still available?
Giving gifts for various occasions, such as Christmas, birthday, anniversary, or some congratulatory event, is a tradition we have...