Posts Tagged ‘culinary’
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
Posted in sauces/dips/spreads | Comments Off
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
Posted in Brenham, Texas | Comments Off
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
February 4th kicks off our Cooking Classes Luncheon Series for 2010 which are now posted for Murski Homestead B&B Ranch. Whether you want to learn more about cooking or just enjoy some great food and take home some delicious recipes, the cooking classses offered by instructor/Innkeeper Pamela Murski are sure to please. Our classes are small, interactive fun and delicious and geared toward personal attention. Cooking shouldn’t be something to fear rather something to enjoy and bring people together……it is a fantastic journey through life using all one’s senses. Click Here to see our class schedule and register or call to book 877-690-0676.
Tags: classes, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Food, Fun, Herbs, Murski Homestead B&B, Recipes
Posted in Cooking Classes | Comments Off
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Moroccan food is redolent with aromatic spices and seasonings such as garlic, tumeric, saffron, anise, chilis, cardamom, cumin, lemons and more. The food is delicious, fun to make and better when shared around the table with friends. The is another example of what guests might encounter during one of our cooking classes. The Tagine, though a staple cooking vessel in Moroccan homes, is not an absolute necessity to have. You can subsitute a good quality covered clay pot or heavy cast iron covered pot. We made the following items for our luncheon menu (The Shish Kabob recipe is included as it is fabulous!)….. (more…)
Tags: Appetizers, classes, Cooking, culinary, Food, Herbs, Lamb, Moroccan food, Recipes
Posted in Appetizers | Comments Off
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
We are all about good food at the Murski Homestead B&B Ranch! Whether with a group of good friends or making new friends, nothing says TEXAS better than a great meal and relaxation around the table and in the kitchen……Our 2010 schedule for our fantastic “Foodie” Weekends is now posted. Guests determine the depth of their involvement, with options ranging from a visit to an area farmer’s market, garden/herb harvest to cooking with me. Regardless of how much you get involved, these weekends are all about kicking back with some great food & drinks! Click Here for our scheduled dates and booking your stay for a fun and delicious foodie vacation!
Tags: Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Food, Fun, gardens, Herbs, lodging, Recipes
Posted in Cooking Classes | Comments Off
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Texas Wine & Ranch Life
Cooking Class instructor and Murski Homestead B&B Innkeeper, Pamela Murski, has teamed up with Windy Winery for our Winter-Spring 2010 “Dinners With The Vinter“. These special events are all about wine, food and fun. Windy Winery specializes in wine made only from Texas grapes! Come to the ranch and enjoy a four (4) course wine pairing dinner with the vintner in a casual, yet fun and delicious atmosphere to learn all about wine from the experts themselves!
January 22
February 11
March 15
April 13
May 10
Advance reservations and an overnight stay are required for these special events! Call us at 877-690-0676 or reserve your place at the table online.
Tags: culinary, culinary travel, Fun, Murski Homestead B&B, packages, Texas Wine, wine dinners, Wine Travel
Posted in Events | Comments Off
Saturday, January 16th, 2010
” …We love getting your recipes – but would you mind sharing your scrambled eggs with rosemary that you made us when we stayed with you?….”
We received this request from a wedding couple after they stayed with us and had their wedding here at the ranch. We are asked often for this recipe so (more…)
Tags: Breakfast, Cooking, culinary, eggs, Elopements & Weddings, Food, foodies, Herbs, ranch weddings, rosemary
Posted in Breakfast | Comments Off
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Our first wine dinner with the Vintner for the new year is just around the corner, Friday January 22, 2010! Enjoy a multi course dinner and wine pairing while discussing the wines, the food and the vintners process. Afterwards, retire to your king size bed private room for a delicious night of sleep after being completed satiated…. This special occasion is for anyone interested in wine, from the beginner to the well versed! Reserve your room now to ensure your place at the table for this fun, informative and delicious event.
Tags: b&b lodging, classes, Cooking, culinary, culinary getaway, Food, wine, wine dinners, wine pairing
Posted in Events | Comments Off
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
One of our most favorite desserts from the kitchen is German Chocolate Cake, a specialty of my Mom’s! It was a dessert we always had during the holidays and is a tradition we pass on….. if you’d like the recipe, let me know.
German Chocolate Cake at Murski Homestead B&B
Tags: cake, chocolate, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Desserts, Food, Murski Homestead B&B, Recipes
Posted in Desserts | Comments Off
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.
Tags: classes, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Food, Herbs, Murski Homestead B&B, packages
Posted in Cooking Classes | Comments Off
