Ann Cipperly Articles

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...

Taste of Chocolate Returns for 20th Year

By ANN CIPPERLY After a two-year absence due to COVID-19, the Taste of Chocolate returns for its 20th year Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Opelika. Members of the Beta Xi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa...