The 28th annual Cookie Walk will be held Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. until noon at a new location this year, True Deliverance Holiness Church’s new gymnasium...
Ann Cipperly Articles
Southern Hospitality: Mary Ann Godwin creates family memories during Thanksgiving
BY ANN CIPPERLY With their home nestled among towering trees, Mary Ann and Dr. Norman Godwin will celebrate Thanksgiving with their grown children,...
Remembering 15 Years of Great Cooks, Delectable Recipes
BY ANN CIPPERLY As I look back over the past 15 years of my food column being in The Observer, starting with the first issue, I am reminded of many...
Kathryn Blackburn Prepares Treasured Family Recipes At Blackburn Plantation
BY ANN CIPPERLY /FOR THE OBSERVER Situated at the end of a long driveway, the classic southern home of Kathryn and Bryan Blackburn sits stately...
Jessica Nicholson Enjoys Gathering Family, Friends Around Table
BY ANN CIPPERLY An assortment of heritage pumpkins on the porch provides an attractive fall arrangement at the home of Jessica and Adam Nicholson in...
Betty DeGraffenried Burgess Shares Thoughts On Auburn Football
BY ANN CIPPERLY / FOR THE OBSERVER With Auburn decor in ceramic and stuffed tigers, blue and orange dishes on the kitchen table, Auburn art and...
Try Bisanzes’ Family Recipes For Entertaining Labor Day Weekend
BY ANN CIPPERLY Terri and Dennis Bisanz both enjoy cooking. On Labor Day, Dennis will grill entrees, while Terri prepares sides and dessert. The...
Serve Make-Ahead, Hearty Breakfasts On School Mornings
BY ANN CIPPERLY Now that the students are back in school, there is no time for leisurely breakfasts they enjoyed during summer. Children need a...
Stanley Sistrunk Honored For Philanthropic Community Endeavors
BY ANN CIPPERLY For over 42 years, Stanley Sistrunk has been known for his stunning floral designs and stylish taste in home decor at The Flower...