Ann Cipperly Articles

Welcome Fall With Relaxing Suppers on the Porch or Patio

By Ann Cipperly As fall arrives, cooler temperatures in the evening are pleasurable for enjoying an easy supper on the porch or patio. Relax with a cheesy appetizer while a casserole bakes in the oven. With prices increasing for chicken, beef and pork, a casserole is...

Bake Homemade Cookies For Family Treats, After School Snacks

By Ann Cipperly When family walks in the house, there is something wonderful and welcoming about the sweet aroma of cookies baking in the oven. While cookies are great for after school snacks, they are also popular with almost everyone to savor with a cup of tea or...

Women’s Group Shares Recipes to Honor 100th Year of AFLA

By Ann Cipperly We rely on Alabama farmers for fresh, nutritious food for our families. This year the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To honor this milestone event, members of the Women’s Leadership Committee, a division of...

Plan on Serving Plenty of Good Food for Labor Day Weekend

By Ann Cipperly With children back in school, Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer. For our area, it also heralds in an exciting football season with the Auburn Tigers’ first game this weekend. Whether you are celebrating at home or at the lake, prepare...

Create a scrumptious Christmas dinner with Peggy Dyar’s recipes

Create a scrumptious Christmas dinner with Peggy Dyar’s recipes

Dec 19, 2017

By Ann Cipperly With a festive wreath on the door, the tree laden with ornaments collected over 44 years of marriage and a collection of jovial...

Fullers share Christmas traditions, favorite recipes

Dec 15, 2017

By Ann Cipperly With hectic schedules and full calendars throughout the year, Mayor Gary Fuller enjoys time with his family to celebrate Christmas....

Savor refreshments during walking event at Victorian Front Porch Tour

Savor refreshments during walking event at Victorian Front Porch Tour

Dec 5, 2017

By Ann Cipperly In Opelika’s Historic District time seemingly stands still for a living reminder of Christmas past at the Victorian Front Porch...

Auxiliary serves Christmas snack trays to EAMC employees

Auxiliary serves Christmas snack trays to EAMC employees

Nov 28, 2017

By Ann Cipperly After decades of holding a Christmas coffee for physicians at the hospital, members of the EAMC Auxiliary began two years ago...

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend being thankful for miracles, family

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend being thankful for miracles, family

Nov 22, 2017

By Ann Cipperly With a cool nip in the air, Thanksgiving morning at our house starts early. The turkey is unwrapped and placed in a large roasting...

Cherry Bruce shares favorite recipes, Thanksgiving memories

Cherry Bruce shares favorite recipes, Thanksgiving memories

Nov 15, 2017

By Ann Cipperly After turning from a busy highway, a narrow road winds through dense forest under a canopy of fall leaves. Soon the land opens to a...

Connie Montgomery plans ahead for festive Thanksgiving ideas

Connie Montgomery plans ahead for festive Thanksgiving ideas

Nov 7, 2017

By Ann Cipperly Nestled under towering trees, the Williamsburg style home of Connie Montgomery is welcoming with a festive wreath of fall leaves on...

Mother’s Club shares favorite recipes for autumn meals

Mother’s Club shares favorite recipes for autumn meals

Nov 1, 2017

By Ann Cipperly Founded in October 1913, the Mothers Club is still going strong, offering fellowship and educational programs to its members, as...

Prepare easy meals in slow cooker on busy days

Prepare easy meals in slow cooker on busy days

Oct 18, 2017

By Ann Cipperly With the weather finally turning cooler, thoughts turn to heartier meals. Since fall is a busy time with many activities and...

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