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...
Italian Dinner Featured In Silent Auction At Empty Bowls Preview Party
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Ann Cipperly Articles
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...
Former Main Street Director Ann Canon Has Love for Opelika
By Ann Cipperly Former Main Street Director Ann Canon has had a love for Opelika since she first drove through the town during the spring with her...
Breads, Muffins and More
By Ann Cipperly While meals can seem ho-hum or boring during the winter months, adding freshly baked bread to the menu can make a simple meal...
Popcorn, Snack Ideas For Family Movie Night At Home
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,...