Ann Cipperly Articles

Southern Hospitality | Melinda Johnson uses love of cooking at church suppers

OPINION — With her love of cooking from a young age, Melinda Johnson has enjoyed cooking for her family over the years. After the children were grown and her husband Bobby passed away, Melinda began using her gift for cooking at Wednesday night suppers at Pepperell...

Southern Hospitality | Trinity Church to hold Barbecue, Bake Sale, Craft Fair

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Slow cooked barbecue, homemade desserts and handcrafted quilted items will be featured at the annual Trinity Church Barbecue, Bake Sale and Craft Fair Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Over 2,000 chicken halves will be brushed with...

Southern Hospitality | Plan an Easter menu with make-ahead spring favorites

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — As dawn breaks on Easter morning, sunrise services are held throughout East Alabama to herald in a glorious day of church services and celebrations. Plan to observe the good news of Easter as the main focus for the day. Keep the celebration...

Southern Hospitality | Talented cook enjoys presenting cooking lessons to nonprofits

BY ANN CIPPERLY With a love of cooking, Lyndal Curry enjoys presenting cooking classes to nonprofit organizations, her Bible study and friends. Lyndal has gathered a collection of recipes from the many places she and her husband, Tim, have lived, and they have both...