Ann Cipperly Articles

Southern Hospitality | Pumpkins perfect for fall dishes, decorating

BY ANN CIPPERLY With a wreath covered in colorful fall leaves on the front door and a stack of pumpkins flanking the steps, Charlotte Below enjoys decorating her home to reflect the season and gathering family for a get-together. She invites her family over for a...

Southern Hospitality | Serve your family a fall apple treat

With scarlet, orange and yellow hues on foliage and an abundance of apples in the markets, autumn is a favorite time of year. After a long, hot summer, everyone welcomes warm, freshly-baked pies, breads, cakes and other apple treats. For some in our area, fall is also...

Southern Hospitality | Have plenty of food for tailgating this weekend

Whether you are tailgating at the Auburn-Georgia game, watching it or cheering on another favorite team on television this weekend, plan to serve a variety of scrumptious foods. Prepare most of the recipes ahead of time to keep the refreshments easy and simple.The...

Southern Hospitality | Penny Varner cooks with southwestern flavors

BY ANN CIPPERLY On a recent sunny morning, Penney Varner was in her spacious kitchen in the Northside Historic District preparing a pot of green chili to serve with hominy and pinto beans that were simmering on the stove. Penney and her husband, John, both enjoy...
Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Southern Hospitality | Sept. 12

Love of baking leads to customized confection business BY ANN CIPPERLY After having interesting careers around the country, Jan and Joel Martin...

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Southern Hospitality | Aug. 29, 2024

Southern Hospitality | Aug. 29, 2024

The Price family is gathering together for a cookout with friends on Labor Day weekend, and Oline Price is sharing their recipes for the event. Pictured are the Prices: front row from left, Brooklyn and Walton; back row from left, Cameron, Oline, Randy, Lisa and Hunter.

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Southern Hospitality

Southern Hospitality

Pamperins living the good life on cattle farm With sweeping views of rolling pastures framed by woodlands, the country home of Anna and Matt...

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Southern Hospitality

Southern Hospitality

Heritage Cooking Contest features fresh fruit salads During summer, salads are ideal sides for nearly every meal, and fresh fruit salads were a...

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