Surrounded by family photos and mementos from trips, 87-year-old Joan Bennett recalls early marriage years in Opelika, raising her four children and...
Joan Bennett shares recipes from family cookbook collection
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Ann Cipperly Articles
Create scrumptious treats while fresh peaches are in abundance
By Ann Cipperly While fresh peaches are wonderful for a snack and in salads, they become sublime when baked in cobblers, pies, muffins, breads or...
Lake Condy once sit of Fourth of July celebrations
By Ann Cipperly On the Fourth of July many Opelikans will celebrate at Lake Martin, but years ago going to the lake meant spending sultry summer...
Jamie Flick shares recipes, thoughts on being a father
By Ann Cipperly On a raining afternoon, Fara and Jamie Flick’s daughter Madeleine is happily playing with a colorful rope she made as one of her...
Mac Morris recalls growing up in Opelika with family-favorite recipes
By Ann Cipperly Sitting in the house where he grew up on Rocky Brook Lane in Opelika, Mac Morris looks back over those years, as he talks about...
Plan make-ahead menus for summer luncheons, showers
By Ann Cipperly Whether it is a friend’s birthday, a bridal luncheon, bridge party, baby shower or getting friends together to savor summer while...
Ann Renfro Smith shares favorite recipes for the lake, beach
By Ann Cipperly While Ann Renfro Smith enjoys living in the house on 9th Street in Opelika where she grew up, she looks forward to relaxing days at...
Leesa Street shows love by offering hospitality
By Ann Cipperly Vibrant red roses are climbing up the side of the front porch with flickering gas lanterns at the home of Leesa and Rich Street. The...
Tiffany Martin shares recipes, thoughts on motherhood
By Ann Cipperly Hand-painted favorite Bible verses are framed and placed in various rooms at the lovely home of Tiffany and Allen Martin in the...