BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —With 12 children in the family, meals are kept simple at the home of Melanie and Will Blackmon as recipes are doubled or...
Southern Hospitality | Blackmons share life, ministry with 12 children
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Southern Hospitality | Heritage Cooking Contest features chicken salad recipes
BY ANN CIPPERLY Chicken Salad was the theme of the 49th annual Heritage Cooking Contest held recently at the Lee County Extension Office. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Southern Hospitality | Plan an Easter menu with make-ahead spring favorites
BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — As dawn breaks on Easter morning, sunrise services are held throughout East Alabama to herald in a glorious day of church...
Southern Hospitality | Talented cook enjoys presenting cooking lessons to nonprofits
BY ANN CIPPERLY With a love of cooking, Lyndal Curry enjoys presenting cooking classes to nonprofit organizations, her Bible study and friends....
Southern Hospitality | Children’s book author shares family favorite recipes
The author of four children’s books, Kay Whaley enjoys cooking and having family gather at their Auburn home for special occasions. Kay’s husband,...