THE DISHMEETUP LIBRARY
Food for thought.
A place to explore cooking, connection, and well-being.
My published writing and conversations, alongside books and articles for further reading.
13 resources
Articles
Why culinary therapy works for me as an introvert
A personal perspective on the quiet, restorative possibilities of cooking.
Lily Ciric Hoffmann · Introvert, DearArticles
Culinary therapy: Practicing self-love through cooking
Self-care and compassion while navigating stress and anxiety exacerbated by the pandemic.
Lily Ciric Hoffmann · Dishmeetup on MediumPodcasts
Culinary Therapy with Lily Ciric Hoffmann
A conversation about culinary therapy and making room for ourselves in the kitchen.
52 Weeks of Me · Episode 9Podcasts
When Food Nourishes The Soul
A conversation at the meeting point of food, care, and personal experience.
Odyssey by i-fooddesignFeatures
Food Design Voices, Vol. 2
Lily’s feature in a publication bringing together voices from the world of food design.
2023/24 · PDF featureFeatures
Cook Your Way to Better Mental Health With This Culinary Therapy Hub
An introduction to Dishmeetup and its community-centered approach to culinary therapy.
Toast LifeBooks
Mindful Living: Craft Psychology Book
A book exploring mindful living through craft and psychology.
DMCArticles
A scientist explains the link between cooking and positive mental health
An exploration of the connection between cooking and mental well-being.
InverseArticles
Therapists use cooking to stir up better mental health
A look at how therapists bring cooking into mental health care.
CNNArticles
What Is Culinary Therapy & How Can You Practice It at Home? Two Experts Tell All
Two experts discuss culinary therapy and ways to explore it at home.
The Zoe ReportArticles
Dr. Michael M. Kocet explores culinary therapy
A feature on Dr. Michael M. Kocet and his approach to culinary therapy.
The Chicago SchoolPodcasts
Dr. Nicole Farmer — The Mental Health Benefits of Cooking
Dr. Nicole Farmer discusses cooking and its potential mental health benefits.
NIH Intramural Research ProgramArticles
Cooking with Your Heart: Healing with Culinary Therapy
An introduction to culinary therapy and cooking as a practice of care.
VerilyThis collection brings together personal reflections, community conversations, and further reading on cooking and well-being.