Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Deep in the heart of bluebonnet country, tucked into the beautiful foothills of the Texas Hill Country, you’ll find the lovely Murski Homestead B & B…… read more and see our recipe here
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Need a last minute gift? Know someone who loves to cook or wants to learn to cook……Someone whose ideal vacation includes hands-on private cooking classes…….someone imagining themselves cooking with an instructor who provides personal attention? If so, you have just found the perfect gift for this holiday season.
Send your cooks to this Texas Bed and Breakfast, where they’ll breathe in plenty of fresh ranch air and work up an appetite exploring the historic countryside of Washington County, the birthplace of Texas. Then they’ll cooking instructor Pamela Murski in her kitchen, where they’ll roll up their sleeves and get to the real fun.
There are several options of cooking classes and events available at Murski Homestead Bed and Breakfast. Gather together a group of six to twelve friends and spend a few hours in the kitchen learning and having fun with Pamela and connecting around food. Or join her one day for a private class in the Murski Homestead B&B kitchen, where individual attention is sure to give a great boost to your cooking skills. Another good option is to participate in one of several scheduled classes at Murski Homestead B&B.
Your cook will be thrilled with a gift of Foodie Travel. For some folks, life just doesn’t get any better.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Tea is the international symbol for friendship. Tea is all about connections, as are our cooking classes at the ranch. So, my friends, let’s connect, have a nice cup of tea and whip up some great food & fun. Harvest herbs from our gardens to make your own cup of tea! Enjoy one of our favorite “Chai Tea” recipes below and also some interesting Tea Trivia…. (more…)
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Warm lemonade and water. Add vodka and heat to your liking. Use a fresh Rosemary sprig for swizzling and the taste gets even better! Pour up and enjoy!
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Another fantastic luncheon with the culinary queens from our Pioneer Herb group celebrating a tradiontal Early American Thanksgiving. Though herbs and spices were not a plentiful nor wide ranging as what we have to offer today, the food was hearty and nourishing. Great thought and preparation began months in advance of the wonderful celebratory meal in the territories to order and stock enough “special ingredients” to make their feast the highlight of the season. Staples included (more…)
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Our local birding expert recently conducted another birding adventure tour with more great results. Birding Packages are offered year round at this Brenham Texas Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy a cooking class, Vintner dinner or just relax and enjoy the local scene before or after your bird tour…..Birders of all skill levels are welcomed.
Saturday, the 21st at Lake Somerville, he and his group birded Overlook Park, Welch Park, and Yegua Creek Park.
Highlights were two Buffleheads in with a group of American Coots, a Red-breasted Merganser (more…)
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Carrots are great this time of year for holidays dinners, parties and snacking. This recipe from another cooking class at the ranch is easy and delicious! The Balsamic vinegar when reduced creates an intense rich earthy flavor that can’t be beat. A Balsamic reduction is also wonderful on fresh fruits, lending (more…)
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