Johan Bryggare, Wikimedia Commons You don’t have to wait for winter holidays to enjoy some gingerbread cake. I recently tried a new bar...

Edward Russell, Wikimedia Commons Bread pudding can be embellished with ice cream, whipped cream, fruit or various dessert sauces, or...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Business partners Johnny Aviles, left, and Matt Simons, who recently opened Smash Bros. Bistro in...

Conger Design, freerangestock.com Watermelon and strawberries combine for a refreshing summer beverage. One of my favorite things to...

stu_spivack, Wikimedia Commons Chips and dips are great anytime, but chips also can be key ingredients in many recipes. Chips are...

Conger Design, Freerangestock.com Watermelon and strawberries are a good combination for agua frescas. The day before writing this, I...

Benreis, Wikimedia Commons Cream cheese and lox on a seeded bagel is a treat. Add a thin slice of red onion and perhaps some capers for...

Lufa Farms, Wikimedia Commons There are so many ways to enjoy a ripe, fresh summer tomato. Here I go again, with tales of my growing up...