Dear Diary is where the stories spill over - the unpolished plates, the travel memories that sneak into my cooking, the seasonal produce that colours my week, and the quiet, everyday rituals that make food feel alive.

It’s less about perfect recipes and more about moments: what’s in my basket, what’s simmering on the stove, and the flavours that tell the story of where I am right now.


Think of it as the heart of Hey Lolly - part food journal, part travelogue, part love letter to eating well in every sense. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed creating and writing it.

Dear Diary. Flexitarian Recipes. When Appetite Comes Back

Okonomiyaki Pancakes with Gochujang Peanut Dipping Sauce

Creamy White Bean Orzo Soup with Kale Pesto

Greek Salmon and Orzo Salad with Charred Peppers, Roasted Courgettes & Feta

Oven Baked Eggs with Feta and Spinach in Dukkah Tiger Buns

Cauliflower and White Bean Soup with Yuzu