Love your neighbors…and know them
Neighborhoods used to be like extended families. We knew the people who lived around us, and even in neighboring blocks. When I was...
Nancy Simpson


Seedy recipes for you who don’t have to curb the carbs
Sylvar/Wikimedia Commons Lemon poppy seed muffins fresh from the oven will tempt anyone. Add a bit of chopped fruit, such as mango or...
Cathie Campbell
Unsung Heroes of The Madera Tribune (vol.2)
Without a doubt, The Madera Tribune appreciates its community, its readers and its advertisers — not necessarily in that order. Your...
Nancy Simpson


Polenta is hearty and filling
Wikimedia Commons Polenta served with mushrooms and sopressa, a type of Italian salami. Polenta is one of my very favorite foods, even...
Cathie Campbell
What color is your attitude?
We have words in our vocabulary that describe emotions. Some of those words are the names of colors. Red means angry or aggressive; blue...
Nancy Simpson
Unsung Heroes of The Madera Tribune (vol. 1)
The Madera Tribune has been serving Madera County since 1892. It is a community newspaper that keeps most of its news, articles, and...
Nancy Simpson


Warmth from food on a cold day
Bob C., Wikimedia Commons. Toss your favorite veggies and beans, add a bit of pasta and enjoy a bowl of homemade minestrone. It’s my...
Cathie Campbell


Get ready for a brand-new year with egg rolls
Eric Yuen, freerangestock.com Egg rolls come in handy as appetizers for a New Year’s Eve party. Well, it’s that time again; where did...
Cathie Campbell