By Ann Cipperly Former Opelika caterer Martha Hicks was known for scrumptious dishes elegantly presented for a variety of occasions from dinner...
Martha Hicks remembers catering career, shares favorite recipes
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Betsy Lynne Hall Ledoux shares a taste of “home”
By Ann Cipperly After living in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and various places in the United States, Betsy Lynne Hall Ledoux returned to her...
Make Thanksgiving extra special this year for your family
By Ann Cipperly Every year I look forward to Thanksgiving, as it a special time with family to savor good food and to be grateful for our blessings....
Cherry Bruce shares favorite recipes for fall family meals
By Ann Cipperly Cherry Bruce has a love of cooking for her family. When she is in the kitchen preparing meals, four dogs are going to be lounging...
Remembering the history, cuisine of The Greenhouse Restaurant
By Ann Cipperly When The Greenhouse Restaurant opened in January 1979, it not only brought fine cuisine to the area but saved one of Opelika’s...
Chili, cornbread ideal combination for hearty meals during fall months
By Ann Cipperly When autumn evenings turn brisk, thoughts turn to hearty, comforting meals. Chili and cornbread are a perfect combination. Chili can...
Create scrumptious dishes with a variety of fall apples
By Ann Cipperly Leaves around town are beginning to change colors with cooler temperatures this week. After a long hot summer, it is a joy to be in...
Serve variety of desserts featuring pumpkin for a taste of fall
By Ann Cipperly During October, bright orange pumpkins fill farm stands around the southland as a cheerful sign of autumn. While pumpkins are used...
Busy mom Angela George balances two businesses with family life
By Ann Cipperly Angela George is a busy mother of three children balancing family time with owning two businesses: O Town Ice Cream Shop on Second...