By Ann Cipperly Over the years as Jane Thrash was a busy, successful businesswoman, she always made time to dine nightly with her family seated...
Jane Thrash Enjoys Arranging Family Get-Togethers Year Around
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Gather Family Around Table For Savoring Sunday Suppers
By Ann Cipperly With the arrival of spring and lower Covid numbers, activities are beginning to pick up again, especially for children in...
Trinity’s Barbecue, Bake Sale, Craft Fair Scheduled April 2
By Ann Cipperly Billowing smoke from a 50-foot custom grill drifts through the parking lot at Trinity United Methodist Church as they cook 2,000...
Italian Dinner Featured In Silent Auction At Empty Bowls Preview Party
By Ann Cipperly Framed across the front with wrought iron fencing, the historic SmithT house “Toad Hill” will be the setting for a scrumptious four...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish Inspired Dishes
By Ann Cipperly This year, whether you are Irish or not, treat your family to a meal featuring dishes inspired from the Emerald Isle of Ireland on...
Family, Community Top Priorities For Former Teacher Jean Heath
By Ann Cipperly With a family history in Opelika going back for generations, Jean Heath, having a love for children, followed in the footsteps of...
Chef Jimmy Stinson Shares Recipes For Celebrating Mardi Gras
By Ann Cipperly After working decades in the restaurant business, Chef Jimmy Stinson has found Creole and Cajun cuisines to be his favorite style of...
Mandy Trawick Has Love Of Cooking For Family, Offering Hospitality
By Ann Cipperly As she passes on her family’s traditions, Mandy Trawick enjoys preparing meals and spending time at the dining table with husband...
Remembering A Soldier’s Love Letters For Valentine’s Day
By Ann Cipperly On Valentine’s Day, what better way to express love than with a homemade confection accompanied by a card or note with caring...
