The ceiling inside the famous Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Day 5: Versailles and Ostara in Paris We woke up on day 5 and hopped on the tram, headed to Versailles. I’d wanted to see the gardens there for a long time, and Ostara was the perfect time to do it. Versailles is included in… Continue reading One Week in Paris: Days 5 & 6
Author: Val the Vegan Witch
Fiercely feminist. Aggressively Aquarian. Voracious vegan. Wandering witch.
I Made Vegan, Gluten Free Crescent Cakes
Beltane is coming, and that means it's time for a batch of crescent cakes. For anyone who doesn't know what these are, they are little cookies that you consume at the end of the holiday ritual, during what's called "cakes and ale". You eat some food (once I ate a carrot because that's all I… Continue reading I Made Vegan, Gluten Free Crescent Cakes
One Week in Paris: Days 3 & 4
Day 3: Notre-Dame and the Best Tour of the Left Bank Day 3 was one of my absolute favorites while we were in Paris. This is mostly because of the tour we took in the afternoon, which we'll get to. First up: Notre-Dame. This was the first thing we did after commuting into the city.… Continue reading One Week in Paris: Days 3 & 4
Tremblement Interior: The Burning of Our Lady of Paris
Notre-Dame as I saw it on March 19, 2019. I’ve been processing the near destruction of Notre-Dame. This is a difficult thing to do, for a few reasons. The first and not the least: I stood in front of the cathedral and wandered its archways almost exactly a month ago. To wake up to the… Continue reading Tremblement Interior: The Burning of Our Lady of Paris
I Made Vegan “Meaty” Lasagna
Back with another recipe, mostly because I realized I make the whole thing from scratch and I get asked about it a lot. So here you go: a recipe guaranteed to please even your meat-eating family and friends, minus the cruelty. Not pictured: lasagna noodles and the nutritional yeast. Because I'm forgetful. Is this super… Continue reading I Made Vegan “Meaty” Lasagna
One Week in Paris: Days 1 & 2
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Paris on a killer deal for Spring Break, with one of my best friends. We planned the whole thing ourselves, and I'd like to share with you what we did and how much it cost so maybe one day you can enjoy the City of… Continue reading One Week in Paris: Days 1 & 2
What’s in my Day Bag when I Travel
So you landed in a foreign country and found your way to a hotel or an Airbnb. First off: Congratulations! That’s a big deal. Pat yourself on the back, okay? Now it’s time to explore. I’m sure you already have a list of places you want to go, but I thought now would be a… Continue reading What’s in my Day Bag when I Travel
Enjoying [or at least not hating] Airplane Travel
I've been fortunate enough to travel to some amazing places. This means I've taken more than my fair share of flights. I lump these into 2 categories: short/easy flights (anything under 4 hours) and long haul flights (anything over 4 hours). The tips that follow can apply to all of them, but are geared toward… Continue reading Enjoying [or at least not hating] Airplane Travel
Let’s Talk Wicca: FAQ
About every other Wiccan that posts on social media has made one of these, but somehow the same rumors about the craft are still swirling. So let's talk. What is Wicca? Wicca is a big umbrella of a religion that encompasses pagan practices celebrating nature and the cycles of life with the unifying document called… Continue reading Let’s Talk Wicca: FAQ
I Made Vegan Chocolate Scones
A few weeks ago, where I live experienced some weather. And by that I mean we got over 3 feet of snow in about 36 hours. Beautiful, yes, but it also left me stranded away from home. Luckily, I have some awesome friends who let me stay with them when this happens (I live in… Continue reading I Made Vegan Chocolate Scones
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