Ann Cipperly Articles

Southern Hospitality | Serve a variety of dishes featuring fresh fruits of summer

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —Peaches, blueberries, blackberries and other fresh fruits are abundant during summer. While fresh fruit is at its peak of flavor, treat your family to a variety of pies, breads, muffins, cobblers and other desserts, as well as adding fruit to...

Southern Hospitality | Remembering past Fourth of July celebrations

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —With fireworks sparkling at twilight, celebrate America’s 250th birthday on this special Fourth of July with plenty of scrumptious food. Whether you are at the lake, beach or relaxing at home, plan a menu with classic summer fare and decorate...

Southern Hospitality | Blackmons share life, ministry with 12 children

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —With 12 children in the family, meals are kept simple at the home of Melanie and Will Blackmon as recipes are doubled or tripled to serve 14. Melanie is sharing the recipes, while Will reflects on being a father to a large family, as they...

Southern Hospitality | Heritage Cooking Contest features chicken salad recipes

BY ANN CIPPERLY Chicken Salad was the theme of the 49th annual Heritage Cooking Contest held recently at the Lee County Extension Office. The contest was sponsored by the Lee County Women’s Leadership Committee, a division of Alabama Farmers Federation. Every year a...