Ann Cipperly Articles

Newcomer Margaret Maynard Shares Recipes Collected Over the Years

BY ANN CIPPERLY Margaret Maynard and her husband Bill moved to Auburn last May from Harvest. They are both Auburn University graduates and have been coming to the area over the years to watch Auburn sports and stay at their game-day apartment. They said they are glad...

Martha Myers Enjoys Preparing Family Favorite Dishes in Retirement

BY ANN CIPPERLY After helping many families and children in Lee County as a social worker, Martha Myers is enjoying more time in retirement with her husband Ron, former district attorney, and their family. With her busy working schedule over the years, Martha didn’t...

Celebrate Mardi Gras with Recipes from Jewel Green Baking Company

By ANN CIPPERLY When Pastry Chef Melissa Dorman Baysinger and Executive Sous Chef Derek Land are not working at their full-time jobs with the Marriott at Grand National, they are busy with their cottage business, Jewel Green Baking Company. While Baysinger handles the...

Plan Ahead for Dinner on Valentine’s Day

By ANN CIPPERLY On Valentine’s Day, express love with a nourishing home-cooked meal. Plan on preparing the meal a day or two ahead in order to have a relaxing evening. Set the table the night before with your best dishes. Whether you are making a romantic dinner for...

Hall Family Celebrates New Year’s Day With Traditional Foods

Hall Family Celebrates New Year’s Day With Traditional Foods

Dec 31, 2021

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

Christmas Eve Easy Suppers, Last Minute Gift Ideas

Dec 22, 2021

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

Harris Family Gathers To Celebrate Christmas With Multiple Meals

Dec 15, 2021

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

Jones Family Remembers Beloved Grandmother’s Christmas Cakes

Dec 8, 2021

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

Opelika-Auburn Empty Bowls Fundraiser Plans Special Activities for 12 Days of Giving

Dec 8, 2021

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

Sweet Home Made Alabama Artists Share Christmas Recipes

Dec 1, 2021

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...

UMW’s Christmas Market To Benefit Local Missions

UMW’s Christmas Market To Benefit Local Missions

Nov 24, 2021

By Ann Cipperly For over 50 years, the United Methodist Women (UMW) at Auburn United Methodist Church has been baking and cooking for the Christmas...

Sally Sheehan Carries On Family Traditions At Thanksgiving

Sally Sheehan Carries On Family Traditions At Thanksgiving

Nov 17, 2021

By Ann Cipperly Thanksgiving is a special time at the home of Sally and Rusty Sheehan, where family traditions are passed on each year. Sally brings...

Bake Yummy Pies for Special Fall, Holiday Desserts

Bake Yummy Pies for Special Fall, Holiday Desserts

Nov 10, 2021

By Ann Cipperly In the fall, as ripe apples and a fresh crop of pecans are gathered, it is the perfect time for baking delicious pies with buttery...

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