Alison Wonderland 🌱 🏴
@alliballibee.bsky.social
Possibly a selkie, dodgy sinuses, maker of stuff, problem solving, always tired mum and policy wonk. Strong tea.
I think I've got my #sourdough mojo back.
This new starter was stubborn to get going, quite acidic for a while, but we got there!
This new starter was stubborn to get going, quite acidic for a while, but we got there!
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I think I've got my #sourdough mojo back.
This new starter was stubborn to get going, quite acidic for a while, but we got there!
This new starter was stubborn to get going, quite acidic for a while, but we got there!
Out for a walk with the wee one, spotted this great hulking tree stump to climb on, noticed its clinging onto life with new sprouts at the base.
It was this Goliath of a Beech, not dead yet...
European Beech at Lord Ancrums wood, Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom share.google/bB12rX6tAYZ0...
It was this Goliath of a Beech, not dead yet...
European Beech at Lord Ancrums wood, Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom share.google/bB12rX6tAYZ0...
November 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Out for a walk with the wee one, spotted this great hulking tree stump to climb on, noticed its clinging onto life with new sprouts at the base.
It was this Goliath of a Beech, not dead yet...
European Beech at Lord Ancrums wood, Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom share.google/bB12rX6tAYZ0...
It was this Goliath of a Beech, not dead yet...
European Beech at Lord Ancrums wood, Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom share.google/bB12rX6tAYZ0...
November 15, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Highland beef from our local farmer went down very well in these layered tortilla skewers tonight. They're quite tricky to make, but it's a satisfying process and not a scrap was left. 😋
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Highland beef from our local farmer went down very well in these layered tortilla skewers tonight. They're quite tricky to make, but it's a satisfying process and not a scrap was left. 😋
Woohoo looks like my lucky day at last! 🥂
October 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Woohoo looks like my lucky day at last! 🥂
Moko Thundercat is utterly demeaned by the cone of shame and not impressed.
#CatsOfBluesky
#CatsOfBluesky
October 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Moko Thundercat is utterly demeaned by the cone of shame and not impressed.
#CatsOfBluesky
#CatsOfBluesky
Tried the viral Clotted cream roast potatoes tonight. Surprisingly they worked, but honestly, if you've any other kind of cooking oil/fat use it. They worked and the little hand yoinking one from the CCream bowl proves they were tasty enough, not as good as veg oil or beef etc.
October 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Tried the viral Clotted cream roast potatoes tonight. Surprisingly they worked, but honestly, if you've any other kind of cooking oil/fat use it. They worked and the little hand yoinking one from the CCream bowl proves they were tasty enough, not as good as veg oil or beef etc.
Yikes! 😬
That'll be awkward in the next cabinet ass-kiss-athon.
That'll be awkward in the next cabinet ass-kiss-athon.
October 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Yikes! 😬
That'll be awkward in the next cabinet ass-kiss-athon.
That'll be awkward in the next cabinet ass-kiss-athon.
Started watching The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey last night with our 14yo son. Only 2 episodes in and it's quite something. Apple TV has a knack for this.
October 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Started watching The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey last night with our 14yo son. Only 2 episodes in and it's quite something. Apple TV has a knack for this.
I've owned cats throughout my life, yet every time I feed them...
October 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I've owned cats throughout my life, yet every time I feed them...
Monday morning, back to work, open up my notebook and I find this...🥰
September 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Monday morning, back to work, open up my notebook and I find this...🥰
Apart from the obvious civil war implications:
Chip-ocalypse? Like something bad is going to happen with chips??
What do deportations smell like?
Why is his head too big?
HE'S A DANGEROUS IDIOT - IN CHARGE OF A COUNTRY
Chip-ocalypse? Like something bad is going to happen with chips??
What do deportations smell like?
Why is his head too big?
HE'S A DANGEROUS IDIOT - IN CHARGE OF A COUNTRY
September 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Apart from the obvious civil war implications:
Chip-ocalypse? Like something bad is going to happen with chips??
What do deportations smell like?
Why is his head too big?
HE'S A DANGEROUS IDIOT - IN CHARGE OF A COUNTRY
Chip-ocalypse? Like something bad is going to happen with chips??
What do deportations smell like?
Why is his head too big?
HE'S A DANGEROUS IDIOT - IN CHARGE OF A COUNTRY
The first toad-in-the-hole of the season! 🍂🍁
September 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The first toad-in-the-hole of the season! 🍂🍁
The voice in my head read this in the exasperated tone of a toddler mum who's made it to 5pm and she's done.
Just give him the tablet, let him eat cookies if he wants- I'm exhausted.
Surely not?!
Just give him the tablet, let him eat cookies if he wants- I'm exhausted.
Surely not?!
August 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The voice in my head read this in the exasperated tone of a toddler mum who's made it to 5pm and she's done.
Just give him the tablet, let him eat cookies if he wants- I'm exhausted.
Surely not?!
Just give him the tablet, let him eat cookies if he wants- I'm exhausted.
Surely not?!
Help needed.
How do I get this song out of my head??
Kpop Demon Hunters on repeat in this household. 😑
How do I get this song out of my head??
Kpop Demon Hunters on repeat in this household. 😑
August 17, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Help needed.
How do I get this song out of my head??
Kpop Demon Hunters on repeat in this household. 😑
How do I get this song out of my head??
Kpop Demon Hunters on repeat in this household. 😑
Last day of the school summer holidays in Scotland and it's a belter! ⛱️
August 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last day of the school summer holidays in Scotland and it's a belter! ⛱️
Wow, this is my new favourite soup - Adas Bil Hamod. Its a great way to use up chard or spinach and works with different types of lentils. I used Ras el Hanout spice mix with plenty of cumin, garlic and fresh lemon.
Can I wait until lunchtime to eat this though?
#AdasBilHamod #LebaneseFood
Can I wait until lunchtime to eat this though?
#AdasBilHamod #LebaneseFood
August 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Wow, this is my new favourite soup - Adas Bil Hamod. Its a great way to use up chard or spinach and works with different types of lentils. I used Ras el Hanout spice mix with plenty of cumin, garlic and fresh lemon.
Can I wait until lunchtime to eat this though?
#AdasBilHamod #LebaneseFood
Can I wait until lunchtime to eat this though?
#AdasBilHamod #LebaneseFood
I have so many questions.
July 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I have so many questions.