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Washington County Fair Brenham TX

Pamela Murski — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:07:45 +0000

The Fair has officially come and gone and wow, was it lot’s of fun…rodeo, dancing, live bands, carnival, cattle judging & auctions, bull riding, BBQ cookoff and of course, “exotic fair food”! Our guests this year turned us on to the “deep fried pickles, twinkies and other funky fried foods”. We did try some so be sure to ask me what my tastebuds had to say about them when you come for a visit! Only a mile down the road from the B&B, our guests get to experience all the fun without the hassle of parking as we will ferry them to and fro! If you’ve never been to a county fair, you don’t want to miss ours which is the oldest in the state. Be sure to set your calendars for the second week September 2011 and make your reservation with us now for an experience of a lifetime!

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Texas Independence Day Celebration Near Texas Bed and Breakfast

Pamela Murski — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:53:12 +0000

Longhorns

Washington On The Brazos located near Brenham, Texas celebrates Texas Independence Day in grand fashion. Murski Homestead Bed and Breakfast, an original Texas homestead ranch B&B, located just down Hwy 105 is the perfect place to stay while enjoying Texas history and touring the area. We recently stepped back in time to experience some Texas history following suit by our guests after fueling up for the day with a hearty breakfast at the ranch. The following article gives a enticing glimpse about experiencing Texas history: Washington On The Brazos Independence Day Celebration

Saddlehorn Winery

Pamela Murski — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:40:34 +0000

I enjoyed visiting and tasting the newest winery on the scene in Washington County: Saddlehorn! The owners of Saddlehorn are interesting, informative and have built a top notch sophisticated winery production/tasting barn with lots of granite, glass, stainless barrels and Texas furniture. This winery is located not too far from the ranch and is situated on beautiful country property between Brenham and Burton. I can home with 2 bottles for our sipping pleasure: “Barn Red” and “Happy Trails White”! You must make this a stop on your next wine tour of the Bluebonnet Wine Trail and add a stay at the ranch while here!

Cooking Class Texas Bed and Breakfast Ranch

Pamela Murski — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:54:29 +0000

Cooking Class Fruit Tart

Fun, fun, fun and lots of good food……that’s how our cooking classes are described by our participants. We just finished up another great weekend of cooking, harvesting, shopping at the Farmers’ Markets, visiting and most of all tasting and eating our way through many dishes. One of the favorites was the Roasted Fresh Fruit Tart made with buttery puff pastry and fresh peaches, plums and berries procured at the Farmers Market!

Antiques, Bed and Breakfast, Brenham Texas

Pamela Murski — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:47:55 +0000

Brenham Texas is known for its’ history, architecture, wineries, Blue Bell ice cream, shopping, restaurants and famous Fall and Spring antiques fairs. True antique hunters also know we also have several antique shows throughout the year here locally. At the most recent Summer show, held at the KC Hall just a couple miles from the Bed and Breakfast, I procured a new treasure that has already found a home on my pine harvest table. This English Copper Warming Tray has a beautiful patina from years of service. It will be put back in service during many of our Foodie events and cooking class adventures.

Antique English Copper Warming Tray

Brenham Texas B&B Owner Loves the Food and Small Town Support

Pamela Murski — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:51:04 +0000

One of the best things of living on our family’s homestead ranch is the town that we are associated with and its citizens. Brenham Texas is a town founded on family values and the fundamental core value of taking care of your neighbor and each other. Most every weekend, you will find a fundraiser of some sort supporting everything from local youth, local churches to those in financial need. I recently went to a Fish Fry Fundraiser for Missionary Baptist Church and was delighted to meet the pastor along with some of the women from the congregation who were busy frying up the fish! I waited under the covered pavilion while my lunches were cooked up fresh right on the spot……crispy fried fish, creamy pea salad, chunky potato salad, delicious green beans with bacon, pecan pie and of course, yummy sweet potato pie! There is nothing more gratifying than witnessing and experiencing the selfless act of giving of oneself for the benefit of those around you whether you know them or not.

Foodie Weekend TX Bed and Breakfast Style

Pamela Murski — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:52:15 +0000

What a great time we had recently with the Foodie Weekend participants with adventures at several local farmers markets, harvesting herbs from the ranch gardens for class, snatching a few fresh figs for our dessert from a friends back yard after spying them ripening on the tree, an unexpected detour from the last market to take everyone on a scenic history drive through the country side back to the B&B, cooking together and lots of good food! One of the favorites’ from the Friday night heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails was this amazing Texas Slider, a Murski Homestead B&B classic recipe…..venison/turkey fresh herbed patty, oozing jalapeno jack cheese, house made remoulade, fresh avocado slices and buttered grilled bun! A little messy but oh, so, so good…….

Culinary Queens "Tour" Spain

Pamela Murski — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:52:14 +0000

Culinary Queens of the Pioneer Unit Herb Society Of America toured Spain through food and cooking authentic recipes recently. The highlight was a delicious Paella with shrimp, chorizo, mussels, and chicken cooked outside picnic style over an open flame. The meal was rounded out with Sangria, Onion Marmalade, Bunuelos De Bacalao (Salt Cod-Potato Fritters with Garlic Aoli), Oysters with cava dressing, Almond Cake and Lemon Sorbet. Try the Salt Cod-Potato Fritters which were an exceptional appetizer eaten out of hand while enjoying the delicious Sangria! Be on the look out for the recipe in an upcoming blog post……The dish will be added to one of our Foodie Weekends just in case you don’t try them at home….

Brenham TX Washington County

Pamela Murski — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:50:34 +0000

If you are looking for a reason to come visit the ranch and Washington County….look no further! Check out this cool youtube video! Washington County

Birding, Texas B&B, Washington County

Pamela Murski — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:53:52 +0000

Our local bird expert conducted another successful guide in the are recently at Camp Allen. The ranch has a very diverse birding habitat and home to various species year round. You can book a private guided tour with our expert when staying at the B&B. Just let us know your dates ahead of time so we can secure his services! You won’t be disappointed.

Nesting Baby Bluebirds

Some of the sightings on this latest tour were:

Blue-winged Teal- a pair on Lake Coffield

Little Blue Heron- one adult

Cattle Egret- 7

Black Vulture- 5

Turkey Vulture- 4

Mississippi Kite- 5

Red-shouldered Hawk- 2

Broad-winged Hawk- 7+

Crested Caracara- 1

Franklin’s Gull- 20+

Mourning Dove- 3

Yellow-billed Cuckoo- 1

Chimney Swift- 4

Red-headed Woodpecker- 3

Red-bellied Woodpecker- 4

Downy Woodpecker- 4

Pileated Woodpecker- 1 heard on Brindley Trail

Great Crested Flycatcher- 3

Eastern Kingbird- 4

White-eyed Vireo- 8+

Yellow-throated Vireo- one heard singing behind the horse stables

Red-eyed Vireo- 2

Blue Jay- 6+

American Crow- 20+

Barn Swallow- 8+

Carolina Chickadee- 4

Tufted Titmouse- 5

Carolina Wren- 3

Swainson’s Thrush- 2 heard singing

Northern Mockingbird- 3

Cedar Waxwing- 10+

Tennessee Warbler- one singing

Nashville Warbler- two singing

Northern Parula- 3

Pine Warbler- 10+

Black-and-white Warbler- 3 singing

Swainson’s Warbler- one observed well and 5 others heard singing

Common Yellowthroat- 2 calling/singing

Hooded Warbler- 5+

Summer Tanager- male, female, and imm. male

Northern Cardinal- 12+

Indigo Bunting- at least 2 heard singing in grassy clearing

Painted Bunting- adult male and immature male(both singing)

Dickcissel- 20+ heard overhead

Common Grackle- 4

Brown-headed Cowbird- 3

American Goldfinch- one heard overhead near horse stables