Ann Cipperly Articles

Christmas Eve Easy Suppers, Last Minute Gift Ideas

By Ann Cipperly As Christmas approaches this week, the days get busier with last minute shopping, wrapping gifts and getting ready for breakfast and dinner on Christmas Day. Plan an easy supper with soup, sandwiches and cookies on Christmas Eve. Serve hot chocolate as...

Harris Family Gathers To Celebrate Christmas With Multiple Meals

By Ann Cipperly While some families look forward to time together on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning or evening, the family of Kay and Allen Harris get together for all three meals and enjoy games, movies and other fun activities. Family members help with meals,...

Jones Family Remembers Beloved Grandmother’s Christmas Cakes

By Ann Cipperly Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting, homemade yellow cake layers with luscious caramel icing and chocolate cake covered with decadent cooked chocolate fudge are just a few of the scrumptious cakes that Lillie Mae Jones prepared at Christmas. The...

Opelika-Auburn Empty Bowls Fundraiser Plans Special Activities for 12 Days of Giving

By Ann Cipperly THE OBSERVER  While the Empty Bowls Project is currently holding pre-sales, starting on Saturday, Dec. 11, a variety of additional activities will be offered for the 12 Days of Giving at the Recreation Center on Denson Drive in Opelika. Every day, a...