Deborah Mesdag

Brigid’s Grove Review

Brigid’s Grove is a wonderful little company that makes original god and goddess sculptures, ceremony kits, and mother blessing gifts. Molly and Mark Remer work together in this lovely business, and Molly also runs the Creative Spirit Circle group on Facebook. A friend gave me this beautiful goddess from Brigid’s Grove last year, and I …

Brigid’s Grove Review Read More »

The Best Vegan (& Gluten Free) Turkey or Chick’n!

There aren’t a lot of vegan meats available at the grocery store that are gluten free, and most of the recipes online call for vital wheat gluten. This is very frustrating when you are vegan and have celiac disease! Gluten free or not, however, everyone will love this vegan turkey/chick’n recipe and it’s good enough …

The Best Vegan (& Gluten Free) Turkey or Chick’n! Read More »

Vegan (& Gluten Free) Pumpkin Muffins!

Pumpkin muffins are one of my favorite things to make from September through December! You can make this recipe with regular all-purpose flour or make them gluten free, depending on your dietary needs. If you use the smaller amount of pumpkin pie spice and sprinkle the cooled muffins with powdered sugar, this recipe is a …

Vegan (& Gluten Free) Pumpkin Muffins! Read More »

Miyoko’s & Earth Balance European Style Butters – Are They Worth the Price?

Our Trader Joe’s finally got Miyoko’s cultured vegan butter, so my mom and I were excited to be able to try it! Then, we saw that Earth Balance also has a new European-style version, so we got it as well! Both the Miyoko’s and the European style Earth Balance cost a lot more than regular …

Miyoko’s & Earth Balance European Style Butters – Are They Worth the Price? Read More »

Seven Cent Vegan European Butter Hack!

My mom and I recently tried both Miyoko’s cultured vegan butter and the new European style Earth Balance. We liked the flavor of both, but the prices are way too high for everyday use. We also tested both butters against Original Earth Balance to see how they did in baking, and you can see what …

Seven Cent Vegan European Butter Hack! Read More »

Cookie Gratitude Tree for Mabon (or Thanksgiving)!

I created this edible gratitude tree for a Mabon recipe/craft for my September article in Witchology magazine. It is a wonderful publication, and I am very excited to be a contributor! Each issue is full of great articles and beautiful photography, so I encourage all my witchy readers to check it out! A big part …

Cookie Gratitude Tree for Mabon (or Thanksgiving)! Read More »

Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup

This rich and hearty lentil soup is one of my very favorite recipes! I get requests for it even from my non-vegan family and friends, so I make it often. I like to always keep some in the freezer so I can make a quick, satisfying meal in minutes on busy days. It’s perfect with …

Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup Read More »

Vegan (& Gluten Free) Banana Bread!

Banana bread makes a wonderful snack and is perfect with a cold glass of soy milk or a hot mug of tea! It is one of the first things my grandma taught me to bake and I have loved it ever since! She always put ginger in her banana muffins and banana bread, and they …

Vegan (& Gluten Free) Banana Bread! Read More »