Murski Homestead Bed & Breakfast, Brenham, Texas » Brenham TX

German Pastries Farmers Market Brenham

Pamela Murski — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:24:59 +0000

Stollen, Croissants, Pumpernickel

Brenham Farmers Market now hosts a very fine German style baker who brings in some of the most delectable goodies…..last week I purchased these incredible chocolate and marzipan croissants, dense fruity stollen and real pumpernickel bread.

They look amazing (almost too good to eat) but are so delicious that you want more and more! Be sure to stop by on Saturday mornings downtown at the Farmers Market to pick you up some…..or better yet, stay with us and we may just be serving them for breakfast (especially if you request it)!

Chili Recipe & Cook Off Windy Winery

Pamela Murski — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:00:06 +0000

After the long hot summer, the folks at Windy Winery are hungry for some good chili so…… on Saturday October 30th they are hosting a Chili Cook-Off (their second annual I believe)…..Open to anyone who want to join in the fun, dust off that extra special chili recipe, come out to cook and see who can make the best chili at Windy Winery!

And for all those folks who just want to eat the best chili at Windy Winery come on out and join in the fun!! (Last year, we at the B&B took our guests to the cook off and had a fabulous time! We will do so again this year, so if you are looking for a great place to stay and some fun to be had…book your room now with us!)

Our favorite recipe originated with our oldest son, who is a wonderful “cook by the seat of your pants” home chef!

Will’ s Chili Recipe

5 pounds fresh ground sirloin

4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely chopped

1/4 – 1/3 cup chili powder

1 Tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

3 large onion, peeled and diced

2 large cans (15 oz. ) diced tomatoes

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato paste

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos

Brown sirloin on medium heat in large heavy duty pot. Add garlic and onions and saute’ til translucent. Add chili powder, salt and cumin and cook 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients, add water to cover sufficiently and cover pot with lid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer several hours or until desired tenderness and thickness. Serve with steamed rice, Monterrey jack shredded cheese, salad, cornbread and ice cold beer or red spicy wine! Voila… Dinner is ready!

Bench note: This chili is good on most anything….eggs for breakfast, cheese enchiladas, baked potato, frito pie, etc…

Winter Gardens Brenham TX B&B Guest Ranch

Pamela Murski — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:24:49 +0000

Winter gardens at the ranch are a thing of beauty even in their starkness. The Camellias and Quince are blooming which is a sure sign of late winter at the ranch and also a reminder that Spring is just around the corner! After this unusually wet and cold winter, I am anxiously awaiting a wonderful Spring full of incredible fresh green herbs and beautiful new garden growth at the B&B!