

Melons are still available
Wixphoto.com, freerangestock.com Sometimes melons are best without a recipe involved. Just cut and serve. Lately, I have been craving...
Cathie Campbell
Book Talk: Can’t put her books down
If you pick up any one of Karen Cleveland’s books, put on a large pot of coffee because you won’t be able to put it down. After I read...
Jim Glynn


Guacamole shares glory with apples
Nikodem Nijaki Wikimedia Commons Fresh, ripe avocados can be mashed for a delicious guacamole. September 16 happens to be National...
Cathie Campbell


Peaches are still around
Ralph Daily, Wikimedia Commons What could be better than peach ice cream, with a piece of cake, fresh peach slices and whipped cream?...
Cathie Campbell


Plenty to crab about
onetallchef, Wikimedia Commons Dip some crusty French or Italian bread into a bowl of warm and savory crab dip. While I realize that...
Cathie Campbell


Treat yourself to some pasta
Aditya Oberai, Wikimedia Commons A plate of pasta is a welcome sight to place on any dinner table. Pasta is something I use quite often...
Cathie Campbell


Rice is nice
Cat Campbell/For The Madera Tribune Ham, bacon and chopped veggies combine for a delicious version of fried rice. Maybe I shouldn’t admit...
Cathie Campbell


Getting rummy
Aw58, Wikimedia Commons Served glazed or unglazed, rum cake will disappear quickly. If you’re thinking about the card game Gin Rummy, I...
Cathie Campbell