By Ann Cipperly Fresh vegetables are among the joys of summertime, especially tomatoes. Juicy, sliced tomatoes are the best accompaniment to fresh...
Create Savory Pies, Other Dishes From Tomatoes In Season
read more
Ann Cipperly Articles
Cool Off With Refreshing Ice Cream Desserts
By Ann Cipperly On sultry Sunday afternoons, ice cream suppers were once a favorite southern pastime. Family members would gather under a shade tree...
Remembering History, Fourth Of July Celebrations At Lake Condy
By Ann Cipperly On the Fourth of July weekend, many families will be heading to Lake Martin, Lake Harding or the beach in search of cool breezes....
CWJC Offers Life-Changing Assistance To Women Year Round
By Ann Cipperly A woman’s life can have overwhelming changes with the loss of her spouse, a job and other difficulties, leaving her feeling...
A Part of Opelika’s History: The Renfro House
By Ann CipperlyFor The Observer OPELIKA — Standing stately as a reminder of early history in Opelika and East Alabama, the Renfro House has survived...
Eddie Smith Shares Thoughts On Being A Father, Grandfather
By Ann Cipperly As Father’s Day approaches, Eddie Smith gives his thoughts on being a father and grandfather. While he has dealt with health...
Enliven Summer Meals with a Variety of Seafood Dishes
By Ann Cipperly June has always been one of my favorite months. Growing up in Opelika, June was a time to pick blackberries and plums on dusty...
Winners Announced In 47th Annual Heritage Cooking Contest
By Ann Cipperly On a recent sunny afternoon at the Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church on Society Hill Road, participants in the 47th annual...
Plan Variety Of Delectable Meals Over Memorial Day Weekend
By Ann Cipperly Whether you are heading to the lake or relaxing at home this Memorial Day weekend, plan to serve plenty of scrumptious meals and icy...