Lindfert Meyers learned to cook at his grandmother’s side, beginning at seven years old. He went on to cook at the Ritz-Carleton Hotel in Laguna Niguel, California where he had the opportunity to cook for Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown and Dom DeLuise. Photo by Beverly Kehe-Rowland

Cathy Uhl, pictured with daughters Christy and Sheri, prepared nine recipes featuring maple syrup when she made an appearance on the recipe page in 2001. Photo by Jack Berger

This photo of Pat Kibbe and children Maureen, Patrick and Michael taken in 2000 by the late Jack Berger captured Pat’s jovial personality. Pat is currently the new recipient of a double lung transplant and will remain in Cleveland Clinic or nearby for 4-6 months. A gofundme.com account has been created. Submitted photo

The late Vinnie Calarco served under General George Patton. It would be hard to find a more thankful man. Photo by Beverly Kehe-Rowland