Nancy Simpson
Show your support — shop local
This weekend is a time when many people are shopping for the holidays. Black Friday — Hm-m-m. Not a day for the weak. My husband and I...
Cathie Campbell
Beverages to cheer up holiday parties
Merelize/freerangestock.com Friends and family appreciate a few glasses of party punch at holiday gatherings. We tend to focus a lot on...
Nancy Simpson
Rude on the road
When I was a child, after a visit with my grandmother, she would always tell us, “Drive safely and watch out for the other guy.” In her...
Nancy Simpson
Dennis the tuxedo cat takes over a household
Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Here is Dennis, showing he is a cool cat during a National Night Out get together at the Simpson...
Cathie Campbell
Stuffings for a Thanksgiving meal
Cathie Campbell/For The Madera Tribune There are many different kinds of stuffings to present at Thanksgiving, from traditional to...
Nancy Simpson
Welcome to Nancy’s Corner
Now that the election is over, let’s settle down and be civil toward one another. It is a right and a privilege to vote for whatever...
Cathie Campbell
Sweet potatoes and yams a healthful treat for autumn cookery
Ellin Beltz/Wikimedia Commons Fall is a good season to make and serve an old-fashioned sweet potato pie. Years ago, I read somewhere...
Cathie Campbell
Cauliflower works for low-carb diets
Cathie Campbell/For The Madera Tribune If you are cutting carbs, these cheesy cauliflower muffins might appeal to you. While I am not on...
