Lupe Herrera is passionate about pastries and flowers. Daughter of a family of merchants, she always played as a cook when she grew up surrounded by ovens, kneaders and kitchens, as her father was the founder of the company in the appliances sector. Today she has continued the family tradition, and it is she who now runs this business, without having forgotten her two great passions: baking and botany. Two fields that, for her, are complementary and together form a perfect tandem.
With the arrival of the pandemic in 2020, she got down to earth -never better- and began to share her creations on social networks under the name of Maca&Julieta sweets and flowers, the name of her two daughters and invaluable assistants.
In her snapshots she has always tried to reflect what cooking means to her: a place where she can show her creativity and find peace. Through it she embodies traditional scenarios in which her dishes are much more than mere food and become memories, laughter and unforgettable moments. This is achieved by combining sweets with decoration, using different environments, utensils and flowers -a characteristic feature of her cuisine- with seasonal products and freshly picked fruit.
Although her training has been mainly entrepreneurial, little by little, she has been improving her skills both self-taught and through various courses and training in cooking schools. She does not rule out dedicating herself in a more professional way in the future, since her concern for baking is increasing every day.
You can find her sweets and flowers on Maca&Julieta, on her social media profile and soon, on her new website.
If you want to explore the world of pastries, Lupe Herrera has kindly shared three delicious recipes exclusively with us, here at Ofelia Kitchen. Try these delicious cakes and desserts and impress your friends and family with your cooking skills.