By Ann Cipperly On Valentine’s Day, surprise loved ones with a homemade treat. Chocolate candy and confections are popular for Valentine’s Day, and brownies are probably the easiest to prepare. Brownies can be embellished with chocolate chips, a peppermint or...

By Ann Cipperly Looking out the window in front of my computer this morning, it seems like being in Baton Rouge was much longer than just a year ago. We generally stop overnight in Baton Rouge or New Orleans on our way to Houston. Last year I didn’t want to make the...

By Ann Cipperly Jennifer Rezek has a love of cooking and staying organized in the kitchen for her family. With the oldest two of her four children grown, Jennifer took on homeschooling the youngest daughter, Ansley Joy, and began teaching her how to cook and grocery...

By Ann Cipperly Steaming, comforting bowls of soup are welcome on chilly January days. While soup is on the menu throughout the year, January is the most popular time for soup at our home. Whether creamy, thick or chunky, soup can be a meal in itself or served with...