By Ann Cipperly When I was growing up in Opelika, July was a slow, easy-going month with shelling peas on the front porch or under the Chinaberry...
Ann Cipperly Articles
Plan a Hawaiian-Inspired Party for Summer Hospitality
By Ann Cipperly A Hawaiian inspired party can be fun for gathering again with family and friends. While in Hawaii, a Kalua pig is cooked in a dirt...
Celebrate America’s Birthday With Plenty of Good Food
By Ann Cipperly As fireworks light up the night sky, be sure to have plenty of good food for celebrating the Fourth of July. Whether you are at the...
Wanda Lewis Enjoying Retirement After Leading Boys & Girls Clubs
By Ann Cipperly With her mother, grandmother and a great aunt being dedicated teachers who had a passion for encouraging children to achieve their...
Cal James Jr. Shares Thoughts On Fatherhood, Recalls Father’s Influence
By Ann Cipperly Following in his father’s footsteps, Cal James Jr. does not spend much time on personal hobbies such as golf. Instead, instead he...
Alabama Legislative Club Celebrates State With Fourth Cookbook
By Ann Cipperly When Alabama celebrated the 200th anniversary of its statehood in 2019, the Alabama Legislative Club decided to celebrate the...
Serving seafood brings back memories of trips to the beach
By Ann Cipperly The arrival of June brings thoughts of carefree summer days and enjoying time relaxing at the beach with seafood meals. While we may...
Jennifer Lolley enjoys outdoor life working at Kreher Preserve, living at lake
By Ann Cipperly With a love of the outdoors, Jennifer Lolley is living her dream being the outreach administrator at the Kreher Preserve and Nature...
Winners announced in 46th annual Heritage Cooking Contest
By Ann Cipperly On a recent perfect spring afternoon, the Lee County Farmer’s Federation Women’s Leadership Committee met for its annual...