The homestead journal - recipes, memoirs and lessons

Welcome to the space where I share my homestead discoveries and dreams! Farm life is a beautiful, wild ride—utterly exhausting but full of wonder and reward at every turn. Step into the heart of farm-to-table living with me, where every meal tells a story of freshness and purpose. Here, you'll find time-honored techniques like canning, curing, fermenting, and baking—reviving the lost skills that turn simple ingredients into nourishing, toxin-free food. Let’s get back to real food, made the way it was meant to be.

The Wilson Family The Wilson Family

How to season fresh bacon ( so it tastes cured)

After a little bit of experimenting and some trial and error, i finally nailed it. I know i nailed it because when i asked my daughter what she thought of “mom’s new bacon” she said “its the best bacon i’ve ever had” - and she’s my picky eater too! …Here is what to do -

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