By Ann Cipperly Pat Dakin and her husband, Matt, moved to Opelika in 1992 when she accepted the position of director of the Auburn Opelika Tourism...
Pat Dakin shares an assortment of collected family recipes
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Treat family to special strawberry desserts this week
Whether you purchase strawberries at the grocery store, farmers’ market, or pick your own at a local farm, strawberries are nearly everyone’s...
Relax with a cook-out at home or at the lake for celebrating Memorial Day
While the city is not hosting an official Memorial Day ceremony this year, be sure to take time to remember and give thanks for the men and women...
Mother of eight gives thoughts on motherhood, children with special needs
By Ann Cipperly With her love of children, Lynette Strickland has a heart for all kids and for expressing the importance of making each child feel...
Use canned products from pantry for creating variety of easy dishes
By Ann Cipperly When trying to decide what recipes to feature this week, I thought this might be a good time to use some of the canned foods in the...
Fill the house with the sweet aroma of bread baking in the oven
By Ann Cipperly When the house is filled with the aroma of bread baking in the oven, it gives everyone in the family a lift. Freshly baked bread...
Let the Kids Help Cook a Hearty Breakfast
By Ann Cipperly While the kids are out of school, let them help cook a hearty breakfast. Children are generally hungry in the morning. Instead of...
Celebrate the good news of Easter this Sunday
By Ann Cipperly No matter what is happening today, the good news is that Jesus rose on Easter morning. While we have celebrated with various...
Treat family to a variety of yummy pound cakes
By Ann Cipperly Pound cakes are one of the easiest desserts to prepare and the most versatile. While there are several flavor varieties, a plain...