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Southern Hospitality

Heritage Cooking Contest features fresh fruit salads During summer, salads are ideal sides for nearly every meal, and fresh fruit salads were a refreshing theme for this year’s Heritage Cooking Contest, sponsored by the Lee County Women’s Leadership Committee, a...

Southern Hospitality | May 23, 2024

Plan a cookout to honor Memorial Day BY ANN CIPPERLY This Memorial Day, plan a cookout with family and friends to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives serving our country.Plan a menu with sides and desserts made ahead to allow more time with guests...

Kathy Harrison reflects on motherhood, ministry

OPINION — As Mother’s Day approaches, Kathy Harrison remembers her wonderful mother who passed away too soon, and reflects on a full life as a grateful mom with a large family of children and grandchildren. Kathy and her husband, Dr. Darryl Harrison, feel “blessed...

Hillary White authors e-cookbook on healthy meals

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — When Hillary Bazemore White became passionate about healthy eating, she assembled quick and easy recipes in an e-cookbook to help other moms prepare nutritious meals for their children. Hillary and her husband, Dr. Evan White, who shares an...

Entire Family Helps With Tea Party Celebrating A Special Birthday

Entire Family Helps With Tea Party Celebrating A Special Birthday

Apr 28, 2022

By Ann Cipperly Birthdays are special times at the home of Natalie and Aaron Warren and their three children, Judson, 8; Ann Bradley, 6; and...

Trish Toomer Enjoys Cooking At Home, For Coffee Shop

Trish Toomer Enjoys Cooking At Home, For Coffee Shop

Apr 20, 2022

By Ann Cipperly With a love of cooking, Trish Toomer not only prepares delicious meals for her family but uses her culinary skills to create yummy...

Earle Wilkes Prepares Festive Easter Lunch For Family

Earle Wilkes Prepares Festive Easter Lunch For Family

Apr 13, 2022

OPELIKA — Vibrant, pink azaleas provide a warm welcoming setting at the lovely home of Earle and Kenny Wilkes in Opelika as they prepare for family...

Jane Thrash Enjoys Arranging Family Get-Togethers Year Around

Jane Thrash Enjoys Arranging Family Get-Togethers Year Around

Apr 6, 2022

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...

Gather Family Around Table For Savoring Sunday Suppers

Gather Family Around Table For Savoring Sunday Suppers

Mar 30, 2022

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

Trinity’s Barbecue, Bake Sale, Craft Fair Scheduled April 2

Mar 23, 2022

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

Italian Dinner Featured In Silent Auction At Empty Bowls Preview Party

Mar 16, 2022

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

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish Inspired Dishes

Mar 9, 2022

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

Family, Community Top Priorities For Former Teacher Jean Heath

Mar 2, 2022

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...

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