BY ANN CIPPERLY A barbecue contest winner and judge, Jonathan Middleton of Auburn, enjoys grilling and smoking meats on four different kinds of...
Southern Hospitality | Barbecue champion shares recipes, grilling tips
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Southern Hospitality | Ashley Spurlin shares thoughts on motherhood
BY ANN CIPPERLY With their home filled with beautiful music, Ashley, a violinist, and Dr. Corey Spurlin, director of the Auburn University Marching...
Southern Hospitality | Trinity’s barbecue, bake sale, craft fair is April 26
BY ANN CIPPERLY Billowing smoke from hickory over a custom 50-foot grill drifts throughout the parking lot at Trinity Church in Opelika, as 2,000...
Southern Hospitality | Easter is a day of celebrating for Jackson family
“Above all, love each other as love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” Peter 4:8-9 With a...
Walter Albritton: The busy life of a man of faith
ALABAMA — At a country setting in the outskirts of Wetumpka near his childhood home, Walter Albritton has authored over 20 books and countless...
Southern Hospitality | Serve strawberry confections for spring occasions
With warm breezes and brilliant pink azaleas beginning to bloom, thoughts turn to preparing scrumptious spring dishes with seasonal fruits....
Southern Hospitality | Humphry family enjoys Sunday suppers
BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER In the small community of Waverly, Summer Humphry and her husband Matthew enjoy gathering family together each week...
Southern Hospitality | Wynne Wages treasures time around table
With her dining table set for offering hospitality, Wynne Wages of Auburn is ready to welcome friends into her home. She has a love of cooking and...
Southern Hospitality | Carol Pridgen shares love of baking
BY ANN CIPPERLY Thirteen years ago, I featured Carol Pridgen as she was preparing Valentine treats for her 5-year-old son, Cade, and older son,...