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.
HEY LOLLY / PEAK DISTRICT / RESTAURANT REVIEWS Sunday Lunch at The Blind Bull after a ten-kilometre walk in the Peak District. Little Hucklow, Derbyshire …
Hey Lolly / Manchester weekend / Cocktails This Cloud 23 Manchester review begins with a £50 window-seat booking and ends with a rather convincing argument …
Slow-roasted tomatoes, creamy burrata and homemade pistachio pesto, finished with a golden basil, lemon and pistachio crumb. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that turns a handful of simple ingredients into something rather special.
A Christmas table dressed for lingering. Think natural linen, olive branches, beautiful Italian glassware, candlelight and thoughtful details worth bringing out long after December.
A Sunday brunch at Caravan Manchester, with Korean-style fried chicken, generous plates of smoked salmon and eggs, excellent espresso and a few small reservations. My verdict: 7.5/10.
A girls’ weekend in London, dinner at the iconic Savoy Grill and tickets to Moulin Rouge! From exceptional cooking to Art Deco glamour, here’s my Savoy Grill pre-theatre menu review and whether the experience lived up to its reputation.

