Ann Cipperly Articles

Jessica Nicholson Enjoys Gathering Family, Friends Around Table

BY ANN CIPPERLY An assortment of heritage pumpkins on the porch provides an attractive fall arrangement at the home of Jessica and Adam Nicholson in Opelika’s Camelot subdivision. Jessica loves cooking and enjoys being in the kitchen preparing meals for her large...

Betty DeGraffenried Burgess Shares Thoughts On Auburn Football

BY ANN CIPPERLY / FOR THE OBSERVER With Auburn decor in ceramic and stuffed tigers, blue and orange dishes on the kitchen table, Auburn art and towels displaying AU, there are many clues at the lovely home of Betty DeGraffenried Burgess and her husband, John, that...

Try Bisanzes’ Family Recipes For Entertaining Labor Day Weekend

BY ANN CIPPERLY Terri and Dennis Bisanz both enjoy cooking. On Labor Day, Dennis will grill entrees, while Terri prepares sides and dessert. The Bisanzes have a heart for children and are the founders of the Feeding God’s Children program. Along with volunteers, they...

Serve Make-Ahead, Hearty Breakfasts On School Mornings

BY ANN CIPPERLY Now that the students are back in school, there is no time for leisurely breakfasts they enjoyed during summer. Children need a hearty breakfast to fuel them for doing their best in school, and keep them full until lunch. It can only take a few minutes...

Bake Homemade Cookies For Family Treats, After School Snacks

Bake Homemade Cookies For Family Treats, After School Snacks

Sep 15, 2021

By Ann Cipperly When family walks in the house, there is something wonderful and welcoming about the sweet aroma of cookies baking in the oven....

Women’s Group Shares Recipes to Honor 100th Year of AFLA

Women’s Group Shares Recipes to Honor 100th Year of AFLA

Sep 8, 2021

By Ann Cipperly We rely on Alabama farmers for fresh, nutritious food for our families. This year the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) is...

Plan on Serving Plenty of Good Food for Labor Day Weekend

Plan on Serving Plenty of Good Food for Labor Day Weekend

Sep 1, 2021

By Ann Cipperly With children back in school, Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer. For our area, it also heralds in an exciting...

Cooking is the Language of Love for Adam Pierce to Spread Joy to Others

Cooking is the Language of Love for Adam Pierce to Spread Joy to Others

Aug 25, 2021

By Ann Cipperly With a passion for cooking, Adam Pierce feels it is a love language for him to be able to prepare meals that bring joy to others....

Dietitian Susie Pearson Offers Ideas, Recipes for Back to School Meals

Dietitian Susie Pearson Offers Ideas, Recipes for Back to School Meals

Aug 18, 2021

By Ann Cipperly Now that school has started back, it is a hectic time for mothers getting children to school on time and doing homework, as well as...

Museum of East Alabama To Host Book Signing by David Housel

Museum of East Alabama To Host Book Signing by David Housel

Aug 18, 2021

Auburn Legend Talks Football, Politics, the South and More in Most Personal Book Yet BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER Located on Ninth Street...

Two Years After Nancy Parker Boyd’s Accident, Her Honors Continue

Two Years After Nancy Parker Boyd’s Accident, Her Honors Continue

Aug 18, 2021

By Ann CipperlyOpelika Observer Two years ago on Aug. 16, Nancy Parker Boyd was living her life dream as an award winning news anchor for Fox 8...

Former Principal Laura Hartley Enjoys Gardening, Canning in Retirement

Former Principal Laura Hartley Enjoys Gardening, Canning in Retirement

Aug 11, 2021

By Ann Cipperly After serving as principal at two Opelika City Schools, Laura Hartley retired in 2017 and has been enjoying gardening with her...

Jane Haynie Recalls Family Cookbook, Life In Opelika Over The Years

Jane Haynie Recalls Family Cookbook, Life In Opelika Over The Years

Aug 4, 2021

By Ann Cipperly At her home on Fourth Avenue in Opelika, Jane Haynie is surrounded by family photos and mementos as she talks about the small...

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