By Ann Cipperly Julie Folmar has a love of cooking and exploring various cuisines while traveling. Julie met her husband, John, while attending Auburn University and enjoyed learning about Southern cooking and entertaining from his beloved mother, the late Ada Folmar....

By Ann CipperlyFor the Opelika Observer Born a slave in 1807, Horace King became one of the most successful engineers and architects in east Alabama and across the South, constructing bridges and buildings, including the house at Spring Villa. Today, King’s...

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...