Archive for March, 2010
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Pecan Pie is one of the pleasures our guests enjoy at the B&B! This is my mothers recipe, handed down for generations….very easy but delicious, especially when using the pecans from our 100 year old pecan orchard here on the ranch!
MOMS PECAN PIE
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water
1 Tb. flour
1/2 cup karo syrup
1 Tb. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 unbaked pie shell/crust
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Form crust in pie pan and set aside to fill. In medium metal bowl, beat eggs with water until frothy. Add sugar and flour (mixed) to eggs and blend. Sitr in karo butter, vanilla and salt till fully mixed. Spread chopped nuts over bottom of crust and pour egg mixture over nuts. Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes depending on oven. Inserted knife tip should come out clean when pie is done. Do not over bake.
Tags: Cooking, Desserts, Food, Murski Homestead B&B, nuts, pie, Recipes
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Dill is a herb that reseeds in our gardens in southern regions of Texas and comes up in early Spring, bolting by early to mid summer depending on the weather. In some locals it can be overwintered if no serious freeze occur. It is one of the herbs we love using in spring and summer classes at the B&B during our classes and for our on cooking pleasure.
Cooking Instructor, Pamela Murski
Recently, Pamela Murski, cooking instructor and innkeeper at Murski Homestead, gave a Dill cooking demonstration during a program for the Herb Society of America, Pioneer Unit hosted by her culinary group. Use my recipe below as a dip for crudites, as a sauce on poached/pan fried fish or thinned with a little whole milk for a delectable dressing for fresh spring greens…..
Creamy Dill Dressing
1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
3/4 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs. lemon olive oil
2 tsp. sriracha chili sauce (Thai hot sauce)
1 Tbs. minced shallots
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup fresh snipped fresh dill
1 tsp. salt or to taste
Fine grind black pepper to taste
Combine ingredients (except salt & pepper) in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
Store in covered container in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Tags: classes, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Dill, Food, Herbs, Recipes, sauces/dips/spreads
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Spring at our Ranch B&Bin Brenham, Texas is just around the corner and after this crazy, wild winter we are planning on a bumper crop of spring herbs. Some of our favorites include Aussie Sweetie Basil, African Blue Basil, Biergarten Sage, Lemongrass, Rose Pelargonium, Dill, Fennel, Cilantro, Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, Mexican Mint Marigold and Lemon Thyme, to name just a few. Our Bay Laurel trees have survived the frigid temps of this winter in fine form, as well as the Thyme, Rosemaries, some of the Sages, Parsley, Fennel, Sweet Marjoram and more. If you try any of these, they will definitely get you started on the road to flavor! (more…)
Tags: antique rose emporium, Brenham, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Food, gardens, Herbs, Murski Homestead B&B, plants, Spring
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
OLD GARDEN ROSES: Mike Shoup, owner of the Antique Rose Emporiumin Brenham is one of the original “rose rustlers” who brought heirloom roses back into trade. Most of the roses here at the B&B on the ranch are of the antique variety and can be found at Antique Rose Emporium which is only a few miles north of the B&B. It is one of those day trips (more…)
Tags: activities, antique rose emporium, Cooking, culinary travel, Desserts, Food, gardens, Murski Homestead B&B, ranch, Recipes, Washington County
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Another incredible cooking time and meal with the Culinary Queens, my Herb Society, culinary group! This time it was a Cuban meal with everything from “Chichachirritas” to delicious “Café Cubano Con Leche”. The Chichachirritas will find their way onto the menu for Friday night appetizers for one of our famous Foodie Weekends at the B&B! The Chichachirritas were crispy with a delicate flavor heightened by the pungent green sauce…this is one of those appetizers that you want more and more of! Served with Mojitos, you’re sure to have a great time! Here’s the recipe…. (more…)
Tags: Appetizers, Cooking, Cuban Food, culinary queens, culinary travel, Food, Fun, Herbs, Recipes
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Tags: cooking class, culinary travel, Food, food event, John Beland, Murski Homestead B&B, music, Recipes, Windy Winery, wine
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Latest addition to the herd....Longhorn Calf
Another beautiful addition to our herd here at the ranch is our latest new born Longhorn bull calf! He is striking in his patterned coat that Longhorns are noted for and the guests love watching him romp and play over the hills as they enjoy their drinks on the porches.
Tags: Calf, Longhorn, Murski Homestead, Murski Homestead B&B, ranch, Washington County
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