Ann Cipperly Articles

Southern Hospitality | Serve strawberry confections for spring occasions

With warm breezes and brilliant pink azaleas beginning to bloom, thoughts turn to preparing scrumptious spring dishes with seasonal fruits. Strawberries are nearly everyone’s favorite, and they can be used to create yummy cakes, pies, breads and other treats. When...

Southern Hospitality | Humphry family enjoys Sunday suppers

BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER In the small community of Waverly, Summer Humphry and her husband Matthew enjoy gathering family together each week for Sunday supper and for holidays, including St. Patrick’s Day. Summer, the sixth generation in her family to live in...

Southern Hospitality | Wynne Wages treasures time around table

With her dining table set for offering hospitality, Wynne Wages of Auburn is ready to welcome friends into her home. She has a love of cooking and creating wonderful memories around the table with her family and friends. Wynne is sharing family recipes and other...

Southern Hospitality | Carol Pridgen shares love of baking

BY ANN CIPPERLY Thirteen years ago, I featured Carol Pridgen as she was preparing Valentine treats for her 5-year-old son, Cade, and older son, Trace. While Cade is still helping his mother bake, Carol is now baking Valentine treats with her grandson, Grant, the...

Kathryn Blackburn Prepares Treasured Family Recipes At Blackburn Plantation

Kathryn Blackburn Prepares Treasured Family Recipes At Blackburn Plantation

Oct 11, 2023

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

Jessica Nicholson Enjoys Gathering Family, Friends Around Table

Sep 27, 2023

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

Betty DeGraffenried Burgess Shares Thoughts On Auburn Football

Sep 13, 2023

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

Try Bisanzes’ Family Recipes For Entertaining Labor Day Weekend

Aug 30, 2023

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

Serve Make-Ahead, Hearty Breakfasts On School Mornings

Aug 17, 2023

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

Stanley Sistrunk Honored For Philanthropic Community Endeavors

Aug 3, 2023

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...

Zackmans Enjoying Making Opelika Their New Home

Zackmans Enjoying Making Opelika Their New Home

Jul 19, 2023

BY ANN CIPERLY Terri and Kevin Zackman moved to Opelika in July 2021 and are looking forward to becoming involved in the community. Terri, who...

Pepperell Kids Meet For Reunion, Share Favorite Recipes

Pepperell Kids Meet For Reunion, Share Favorite Recipes

Jul 5, 2023

BY ANN CIPPERLY On a sunny June morning when Pepperell Kids gathered for their reunion at the home of Janet and George Crawford at Lake Martin, they...

Winners Announced in 48th Annual Heritage Cooking Contest

Winners Announced in 48th Annual Heritage Cooking Contest

Jun 21, 2023

BY ANN CIPPERLY Jackie Henderson, left, won first place honors for her chocolate brownie cheesecake, and Mary Richburg received second place for her...

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