

Fall is a good time for squash
Julian Fong, Wikimedia Commons Butternut squash is a popular choice for cold-weather meals. Not everyone in my family cares for squash,...
Cathie Campbell
The Halloweens I remember
Halloween is just around the corner, and it is a fun time for many. Of course, we must remember that it is also a time that creates...
Nancy Simpson


Dates and more dates
Neil Conway, Wikimedia Commons You can top sticky toffee pudding with a butterscotch sauce, or even add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. As...
Cathie Campbell


Love those dried apricots
Yosri, Wikimedia Commons Dried apricots are excellent for many types of baking. Having grown up on a ranch that included prune and...
Cathie Campbell
Do you color code?
Colors are very important in our lives. Whether you realize it or not, colors play a part in every thing we do. Right now, stop reading...
Nancy Simpson


Fall means pumpkin time
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Pumpkin muffins fresh from the oven, slathered with melted butter, is a great way to start the Fall...
Cathie Campbell
Thank you, Madera Community Hospital
Last Wednesday night, I happened to attend our City Council meeting. I occasionally like to attend, just to see what’s happening with...
Nancy Simpson


Cake mix magic
UserWiki, Wikimedia Commons A cake mix is the basis for this delicious chocolate Kahlua cake. Cake mixes are sometimes frowned upon, but...
Cathie Campbell