Life, with its unpredictable rhythm, has taken an unexpected turn.
Last Saturday, April 26, at the age of 75, he died Lulu Pedrazaa name synonym for tradition and flavor in Nuevo León. It is not only about the departure of a recognized chef, but an endearing figure for thousands who saw her grow on television, sharing family secrets in her recipes.
According to local media reports such as Reformthe cause of his death was cancer. Although the details remain private, the pain is palpated in the numerous samples of affection shared on social networks. The news has transcended rapidly, flooding platforms such as Instagram and Facebook with messages of unforgettable condolences and memories.
María Luisa Pedraza Faríashis real name was much more than a known face on the screen. For more than five decades, he dedicated his life to northeastern gastronomy. Your program, “The delights of Lulu”transmitted by Televisa Monterrey For more than 30 years in the “This morning” program, it became an unavoidable event for many. In him, he not only shared recipes, but transmitted a unique warmth, a passion for traditional cuisine that made it deeply connect with the audience.
Beyond television, Lulu Pedraza He left a tangible legacy. She was the author of various recipes, creator of artisanal seasoning and a tireless promoter of regional cuisine, carrying the taste of Nuevo León nationally and internationally. His achievements were recognized with distinctions such as the ambassador of the Gastronomic Society of the Fideuá in Spain (2004) and delegate of the Conservatory of the Gastronomic Culture of Nuevo León (2011). These recognitions, however, pale before the impact it had on the lives of those who knew her and enjoyed her talent.
Colleagues like Gilberto Marcos, television driver, described it on social networks as “An indisputable figure of television, with an excellent hand for the kitchen, its kind and refined expression, its discipline and eagerness to assimilate culinary knowledge and then spread its audience.” His words summarize the essence of a woman who transcended the screen to become a reference for generations of chefs and lovers of the good table.
His departure leaves a vacuum, but his legacy remains alive in each dish that is prepared with his recipes, in each shared memory and in the heart of those who knew her. The taste of their creations, as well as their warm presence, will continue in the collective memory of Nuevo León and Mexico.
