Hello,
I’m Lily.

Making room for
more than a meal.

I’m Lily Ciric Hoffmann, a learning experience designer and culinary therapy advocate exploring how intentional cooking can support mental health, overall well-being, self-awareness, and creativity.

During the pandemic, I founded Dishmeetup, an inclusive cooking community. It was a space to connect through cooking and explore the ways the kitchen could nurture us through a difficult time.

Since then, I’ve written extensively about the therapeutic value of cooking, joined podcasts to talk about culinary therapy, and been featured in Food Design Voices, Vol. 2 (2023/24).

I also support i-fooddesign Academy as an ongoing strategic advisor, regularly consulting on ways to optimize its course offerings. My work brings learning design and food together through curiosity, reflection, and intentional practice.