Wood sorrel? What the heck is that? If you have been following me, you know that I have been learning how to use the wild edibles that grow here in Southeast Texas. Wood sorrel is a pretty little plant that grows across much of the US and Canada. It grows well in our garden and
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[This post contains affiliate links] A few week ago, we put some eggs in the incubator. This is our 4th go around of incubating our own chicks and it never gets dull. The kids love candling the eggs to see if they are fertilized and wait with eager anticipation for them to hatch. The whole
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There is a whole world of plants right beneath our feet that holds secrets that are just waiting to be unlocked. For eons people of have been foraging these free gifts of the earth for food, drink, and medicine right where they live. In an effort to be more self-sufficient, individuals have again taken up
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[This post contains affiliate links] When we eliminated grains from out diet, I went on a hunt for a sandwich bread that would hit the mark with my toughest critics….my kids. I have spent A LOT of time and a fair amount of money trying to find the perfect recipe. Like many of the recipes
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This being the beginning of a new year, I’m sure there are those that are looking to start a journey of self-sufficiency, cutting living costs, and/or homesteading. This journey can take many forms and is unique to each individual(s). For us, it means being responsible for most of our own food through growing and raising
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We wanted to wish all of you a Happy New Year!! This year has been full of ups and downs, tons of learning opportunities, and certainly immense blessings with the abundance we have been given. Thank you all for joining us on this journey! We are looking forward to what 2017 has in store for
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I recently admitted to ya all that I was a cheese addict. You can read about it HERE. Since we now have dairy goats and I can basically make cheese whenever I want, I can pretty much guarantee that I won’t be attending any CLA (cheese lovers anonymous) meetings. Instead, I’ll be honing my culinary
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It’s that time of year again. I really can’t believe we are in the Christmas shopping season. Living in the Deep South, I often forget that some of the country is experiencing cold weather that helps remind them of the holidays. Heck, it’s still 80 degrees with 95% humidity in November/December right now where I
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My neighbor has a persimmon tree, and when I looked out across the yard, I was reminded of the recipe that I came up with last year. I was a huge hit and I will more than likely make this again this year for Thanksgiving. It also reminded me to go ask her if she
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This past weekend was a sad and happy time here at Chosen Weeds Farm. Two of our doelings went to a new home. We were so sad to see them go, and honestly, if feels a bit empty without them around; but we know that their new home will be full of lots of love
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