Hipatia Lopez is of Ecuadorian decent, born and raised in New Jersey. She has a background in accounting. Her husband Henry is Dominican and the cook in the family. Her idea behind the "Empanada Fork" was born in her kitchen during the holiday season of 2010. The simple task of closing empanadas with a regular fork had been a long and tedious process. This was extremely unpleasant especially when making empanadas in large quantities as she was the "empanada closer." Hipatia Lopez felt very frustrated and this is how H.L. Unico's first product was born. Her idea turned into a dream, and dreams do come true.
She has been received the "2014 Entrepreneur of the Year" award from the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.
Hipatia Lopez has patented the Empanada Fork and is now on sale at various outlets. Check her website to get yours!
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