By Ann Cipperly Sunday dinners at grandmother’s house with homemade ice cream and blackberry cobbler in the afternoon, breakfasts with country fried...
Newcomer Cindy Avery enjoys sharing love of cooking with others
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Create old-fashioned comfort meals with a variety of meatloaf recipes
By Ann Cipperly While we were glad to see a new year, so far it has not kicked in to be a great deal better. We are hopeful for better days ahead,...
Julie Folmar shares favorite recipes from traveling the world
By Ann Cipperly Julie Folmar has a love of cooking and exploring various cuisines while traveling. Julie met her husband, John, while attending...
Horace King’s architectural legacy
By Ann CipperlyFor the Opelika Observer Born a slave in 1807, Horace King became one of the most successful engineers and architects in east Alabama...
Prepare decadent brownies for Valentine’s Day treats
By Ann Cipperly On Valentine’s Day, surprise loved ones with a homemade treat. Chocolate candy and confections are popular for Valentine’s Day, and...
Serve New Orleans style dishes during Mardi Gras season
By Ann Cipperly Looking out the window in front of my computer this morning, it seems like being in Baton Rouge was much longer than just a year...
Busy mom teaches daughter how to cook as part of homeschooling
By Ann Cipperly Jennifer Rezek has a love of cooking and staying organized in the kitchen for her family. With the oldest two of her four children...
Warm up January days with steaming bowls of homemade soup
By Ann Cipperly Steaming, comforting bowls of soup are welcome on chilly January days. While soup is on the menu throughout the year, January is the...
Serve comforting, hearty Italian dishes on cold January days
By Ann Cipperly On cold January days, hearty Italian dishes provide comforting meals that everyone in the family will enjoy and savor. Whether it is...