Ann Cipperly Articles

Southern Hospitality | Jan. 2, 2025

Warm up in January with hearty soup recipes BY ANN CIPPERLY | FOR THE OBSERVER After so many rich foods over the holidays, comforting bowls of soup are a welcome change on chilly January days. While soup is on the menu throughout the year, January is generally...

Southern Hospitality | Dec. 19, 2024

Litkenhous family shares traditions, recipes for Christmas BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER Wreaths hung with red ribbons and flickering gas lanterns flanking the entrance provide a warm Christmas welcome at the home of Susie and Dr. Brad Litkenhous in Auburn. A tall...

Southern Hospitality | Around the table with The Observer

Staff, writers, photographers offer favorite holiday recipes BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER As Christmas approaches, Observer columnists are finishing up their holiday articles, and photographers are working on one more special shot as the full time staff looks over...

Southern Hospitality | Dec. 5, 2024

Local educator enjoys hobby of baking cakes during the holidays After a career in K12 education spanning 17 years including Opelika, Dr. Jason Bryant became director of the Truman Pierce Institute in 2020 and is a clinical professor in Educational Leadership at Auburn...
Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Love of baking leads to customized confection business BY ANN CIPPERLY After having interesting careers around the country, Jan and Joel Martin...

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Southern Hospitality | Aug. 29, 2024

Southern Hospitality | Aug. 29, 2024

The Price family is gathering together for a cookout with friends on Labor Day weekend, and Oline Price is sharing their recipes for the event. Pictured are the Prices: front row from left, Brooklyn and Walton; back row from left, Cameron, Oline, Randy, Lisa and Hunter.

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