Ann Cipperly Articles

Southern Hospitality | Serve a variety of delectable dishes for Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, the aroma of meats grilling over hot coals begins to drift throughout neighborhoods in East Alabama. While enjoying being with family and friends at the lake or at home on Memorial Day, take time to remember the men and women who have given their...

Southern Hospitality | Lee King shares thoughts on motherhood, hospitality

As a woman of strong faith, Lee King is a dedicated mother who homeschools and has a love of cooking for her family, as well as offering hospitality. She and her husband, Kyle, have four children, one biological, and three adopted from foster care. Lee is sharing her...

Southern Hospitality | Melinda Johnson uses love of cooking at church suppers

OPINION — With her love of cooking from a young age, Melinda Johnson has enjoyed cooking for her family over the years. After the children were grown and her husband Bobby passed away, Melinda began using her gift for cooking at Wednesday night suppers at Pepperell...

Southern Hospitality | Trinity Church to hold Barbecue, Bake Sale, Craft Fair

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Slow cooked barbecue, homemade desserts and handcrafted quilted items will be featured at the annual Trinity Church Barbecue, Bake Sale and Craft Fair Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Over 2,000 chicken halves will be brushed with...