By Ann Cipperly As Christmas approaches, many of us are focused on the reason for the season more than ever. We are not busy planning or attending parties or other events. The dinner on Christmas day will be just for those who live in our home or a few family members...

By Ann Cipperly Once the tree is decorated with glittering ornaments, fill the house with the enticing aromas of baking cookies. Drizzled with chocolate, embellished with nuts or sparkling with red and green sugar, cookies are a Christmas tradition. This year, let...

By Ann Cipperly Along sloping streets in the Collinwood neighborhood, hundreds of flickering candles will glow for the 53rd annual Luminaries Friday, Dec. 18 from 5-9 p.m. or on the rain date Saturday, Dec. 19. The tradition, featuring scenes along the path and a live...

By Ann Cipperly Former Opelika caterer Martha Hicks was known for scrumptious dishes elegantly presented for a variety of occasions from dinner parties to events with hundreds of guests. Her talents were known beyond Lee County, as she was the personal caterer for...