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...

The Madera Unified School District Child Nutrition Department will provide free breakfast and lunch at several campuses from June 11,...

Brian J. Geiger, Wikimedia Commons Plump, fresh strawberries take center stage in a delicious pie. My dad loved pie, and actually made...