Thursday, October 16, 2025
Cooking For One
When Jason and Hannah Brinker of Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home, LLC hosted the first “Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One” workshop in early 2024, their goal was simple: to bring people together who were coping with loss while helping them make a daily task, like cooking, a little easier and more enjoyable. The community’s response was overwhelmingly positive, with each session quickly reaching capacity. Participants not only learned new recipes and kitchen skills but also found comfort, laughter, and
