Archive - The Diary of a middle-aged Londoner

Reflections on a motherless Mother’s Day

My first Mother's Day without mum

Mar 31 •

Susie Sandford Smith

When Susie met Lily

An evening icing cakes with the OG Queen of Cakes herself, Lily Jones, aka Lily Vanilli

Mar 16 •

Susie Sandford Smith

January 2025

A very different Christmas

A middle-aged Londoner reflects on a Christmas of firsts.

Jan 28 •

Susie Sandford Smith

December 2024

A Christmas (or anytime) present guide for him/her/them/everyone

A few present ideas from the middle-aged Londoner household

Dec 18, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

Khao Supper Club – a Gujarati feast with the family

Two visits to one of my favourite London supper clubs, Khao.

Dec 8, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

Dear Diary - Am I having a midlife crisis?

Or, why am I feeling so lost and demotivated - answers on a postcard please.

Dec 1, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

October 2024

A middle-aged Londoner goes to…Deal

Or, a few good places to eat in Deal

Oct 4, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

June 2024

A week in my life, a month ago!

Jun 21, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

May 2024

I'm finally doing it!

And by "it" I mean tra la la-ing

May 13, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

April 2024

Proscuitto wrapped asparagus mimosa

Or a most indulgent breakfast

Apr 27, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

How Susie got her Sparkle back

Or, actually being who I want to be

Apr 7, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

February 2024

A Simple and Sophisticated Store cupboard pud

How to get a delicious dessert on the table when you've only got five minutes (and ingredients)

Feb 25, 2024 •

Susie Sandford Smith

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