Ann Cipperly Articles

Southern Hospitality: Mary Ann Godwin creates family memories during Thanksgiving

BY ANN CIPPERLY With their home nestled among towering trees, Mary Ann and Dr. Norman Godwin will celebrate Thanksgiving with their grown children, extended family and international students. The holiday will also include a “thankful tree” and a cookie decorating...

Remembering 15 Years of Great Cooks, Delectable Recipes

BY ANN CIPPERLY As I look back over the past 15 years of my food column being in The Observer, starting with the first issue, I am reminded of many wonderful cooks who have shared their recipes, as well as spending busy days looking through my own recipe files. The...

Kathryn Blackburn Prepares Treasured Family Recipes At Blackburn Plantation

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 amidst a manicured lawn against a backdrop of deep forest. The Blackburns have a fondness for older homes but wanted to have...

Jessica Nicholson Enjoys Gathering Family, Friends Around Table

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 Opelika’s Camelot subdivision. Jessica loves cooking and enjoys being in the kitchen preparing meals for her large...