Our gardens at the ranch are worked year round so that we and our guests can enjoy being outside and the wild birds have plenty of food, water, hiding places and nesting material! We had a great flush this past Spring after the hard freezes of the winter helped put nature back in balance with growth patterns, weeds and bugs. We use of a lot of the flowers, herbs and fruits in our cooking classes and food preparation. There is nothing better than “farm fresh”. We encourage all our guests and cooking class participants to use anything they can find locally and fresh from the farmers markets and meat markets…..
Some great photos of some of our flowers and herbs: (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Brenham’
Texas B&B Antique Roses, Herbs & Spring Gardens
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Brenham Texas B&B Owner Loves the Food and Small Town Support
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
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 (more…)
Brenham TX B&B Wedding
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Bernardette and Bob, thank you for allowing us to share your joy as you were united in marriage here at the ranch on Independence Day! You were an absolutely stunning bride and putting together all the wedding and reception details for you on this special day brought us great joy. The fireworks (more…)
Intimate Country Ranch Wedding Brenham, Texas: Cheria and Kevin
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Cheria and Kevin had a beautiful sunset wedding at Murski Homestead B&B last night! Intimate weddings are our pleasure here at the ranch….it couldn’t have been more perfect…..cool breeze, lovely sunset, late spring garden setting, delicious wedding cake & champagne, gourmet wedding dinner and most important, the much in love, romantic couple! Beautiful photos…. (more…)
TX B&B White Chocolate-Raisin-Walnut Custard French Toast
Saturday, May 29th, 2010
White Chocolate-Walnut-Raisin Custard French Toast
For your French Toast afficionados, this breakfast treat served at the B&B for breakfast, brunch or dinner is a dish to look forward to with anticipation. It is hearty enough to suffice for any meal and will keep you full til the next meal. So many recipes for french toast are just fluff with no substance. The heartiness of the homemade bread is the key to the deep flavor and texture of this french toast. This french toast will get you going for the day……carbs and protein in every bite! (Be sure to use our recipe for the homemade bread found under our recipes….it is the key ingredient in this recipe!) We serve this french toast with our housemade venison ranch sausage at the B&B but your favorite sausage or peppered bacon will be equally good paired up. (more…)
TX B&B White Chocolate-Walnut-Cranberry Beer Bread
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
White Chocolate-Walnut-Cranberry Bread
Basic bread is a mixture of flour, liquid and a leavening agent that transforms into crusty, earthy goodness when baked. With the addition of beer, this hearty quick bread develops a yeasty flavor typically found in yeast breads and its’ substance from the addition of white chocolate chips, toasted walnuts and chewy cranberries. We serve it at the B&B toasted plain for breakfast, soaked in a custard and baked for french toast, and toasted and topped with natural peanut butter and bananas for a great sandwich. Any way you choose to eat it, it is darn good! Easy to prepare as well, so give it a go. The walnuts give an additional boost of protein. You can omit the nuts, cranberries and chocolate and substitute cheese and herbs for a savory dinner bread……. (more…)
Honey Bees Texas Ranch
Monday, May 17th, 2010
It is that time of year when honey bees start their job pollinating garden vegetables, flowers and making more honey. A new swarm was discovered recently at the ranch and a local beekeeper came to collect them for a new honey box. It was all very interesting…. We use lots of local honey at the B&B in our cooking, classes and in our own home. Not only is it a natural sweetener but it is also highly antibacterial and medicinal….being used in early pioneer times to heal cuts and wounds to the body among other things!
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- Beekeeper
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- New Swarm Waiting for Queen
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- Starting the harvest of bees
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- Collecting into Bee Box
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- Adding Frame for Bees to Build Comb On for Honey Production
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- Bees Collected and Ready for Their New Home!
Culinary Queens "Tour" Spain
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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….
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- Paella Ingredients ready to cook!
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- Culinary Queens cooking up some Paella
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- Cooking Paella picnic style!
Brenham TX Washington County
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
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
Friday, May 7th, 2010
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: (more…)
