A few years ago, I did the DNA thing that Ancestry.com offers. It came with a three month free trial, so I spent that time getting as much information as I could, going back as far as I could. My DNA results indicate that I have quite a bit of Scottish ancestry, so I dug into it some more, and found out that I am related to the Grays, dating back to the 15th century. I was so excited, I bought a clan pin to go with my earasaid (which I still haven’t worn…it is more difficult than I thought to put it on, mainly due to the space needed to lay out the fabric).
I had been watching Outlander during this time, which got me excited about my heritage even more. I started researching traditional recipes and how to make them vegan. I have only tried a couple of them so far, but they have turned out well. I am learning to crochet (though I know they are knitted in the show) so I can reproduce Claire’s shawls, fingerless gloves, etc.
Ultimately, I’d like to write a dissertation, but right now, I am still in the research phase. But during this journey, I’d like to document the things that I do, from crafting to gardening to cooking. And since I am vegan, everything will be done without using animal products (except maybe honey…I am a “beegan”).
Also, I work slowly, so I imagine I won’t be updating this every day. Sorry.
Cèilidh Nam Freumhan 
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