By Ann Cipperly With Covid at soaring numbers again, many of us are spending more time at home. While at home, plan fun activities for the family,...
Ann Cipperly Articles
Enliven Meals With The Robust Flavors Of Mexican, Southwestern Cuisine
By Ann Cipperly Now that the warm weather over the holidays is gone, the cold days of January are here bringing thoughts of hearty dishes for...
Start the New Year With Hearty, Nutritious Breakfasts
By Ann Cipperly Nutritionists say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if a New Year’s resolution is to eat better, breakfast is a...
Hall Family Celebrates New Year’s Day With Traditional Foods
By Ann Cipperly On New Year’s Day, the family of Vondalyn Hall celebrates with traditional southern foods. The day would be incomplete without hog...
Christmas Eve Easy Suppers, Last Minute Gift Ideas
By Ann Cipperly As Christmas approaches this week, the days get busier with last minute shopping, wrapping gifts and getting ready for breakfast and...
Harris Family Gathers To Celebrate Christmas With Multiple Meals
By Ann Cipperly While some families look forward to time together on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning or evening, the family of Kay and Allen Harris...
Jones Family Remembers Beloved Grandmother’s Christmas Cakes
By Ann Cipperly Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting, homemade yellow cake layers with luscious caramel icing and chocolate cake covered with...
Opelika-Auburn Empty Bowls Fundraiser Plans Special Activities for 12 Days of Giving
By Ann Cipperly THE OBSERVER While the Empty Bowls Project is currently holding pre-sales, starting on Saturday, Dec. 11, a variety of additional...
Sweet Home Made Alabama Artists Share Christmas Recipes
By Ann Cipperly With a love for art and cooking, Kathryn Whetstone is busy planning the Sweet Home Made Alabama Holiday Art Show and looking over...