Ann Cipperly Articles

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...

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 services and celebrations. Plan to observe the good news of Easter as the main focus for the day. Keep the celebration...