Welcome to a Fussy Foodies Haven

The Dining Diaries will share the culinary escapades of a fussy eater who loves food. Whatever your dietary preferences, there is absolutely no judgement here, I'll explore the good, the bad, and the inedible, so you don't have to.

The Dining Diaries

In a world abundant with options, being fussy means you’re brave enough to wait for what truly delights you.

Welcome to The Dining Diaries, this is a safe haven for all my fellow fussy foodies where you can read all about my culinary escapades. Having grown up a fussy eater, I’ve got lots of first hand experience dealing with the often critical reception one gets. From being forced to eat foods I did not like as a child to adults accusing you of being immature just because you don’t want to eat anchovy, I’ve seen it all. The most frustrating part is people assume that you can’t be fussy and be a foodie. Well, that’s where they’re wrong.

As someone who loves food and was brought up eating in some of the best local restaurants, I know that there is no worse feeling than being handed a menu with only 5/6 options, none of which I like. The panic, the fear, the awkwardness…not to mention the disappointment.

So I decided to start sharing my stories and experiences eating out…from fast food, cheap eats to Michelin stars, I’ll be taking you with me on every journey. Whether your a picky eater by choice or your choices are limited by dietary requirements, alongside your preferences, this is the blog for you. Because there is nothing wrong with being fussy.

  • The Ivy, 1917

    Friday night, I had no plans and a small bout of mild seasonal depression, alongside a voucher from Christmas for the Ivy, who has a new set menu called 1917, so the stars aligned. As a fussy foodie, set menus bring excitement and anxiety in equal doses, but despite few options, the menu was relatively…

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