Posts Tagged ‘Fun’

Greek Food and Fun

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

“The sharing of food whenever a bunch of friends gather is typical of the traditional Greek way of life.  The meal begins with alcoholic drinks and a communal course of meze (or plural, mezedes), little plates containing various kinds of cold and hot foods: green & black olives; feta or other local cheeses drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano; raw, cured or simply cooked seafood & fish; pickled vegetables and spreads; garlicky dips; intensely flavored rice- & herb-filled grape leaves; and vegetable or meat stews.  Offered in small portions together with pieces of fresh country bread, the mezedes arrive at the table together with the drinks.  Each meze (more…)

Washington County Fair Brenham TX

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

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, (more…)

Fall Antiques Fairs Rooms Available

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Get your comfy walking shoes, hat and the truck ready. It’s time for the fall Antiques season! Washington County and neighboring Fayette County
transform into an antiques mecca twice a year (last part of March to
early April and last part of September to early October)  I took these photos 2 days ago and you can see the tents are up for mile after mile. … The B&B has a few nights still open. Call now 877-690-0676 to get your room or book online!   Don’t miss all the great fun and treasures to be found!

Cooking Class Texas Bed and Breakfast Ranch

Friday, August 13th, 2010

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

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

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

Foodie Weekend TX Bed and Breakfast Style

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

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…….

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…)

Cooking Class at Texas Bed and Breakfast

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Another great cooking class recently with journalist and friends in the area was held at the ranch. The class got off to a fun start with house made Rosemary Peach Martinis and finished up with Tiramisu. Dinner was enjoyed on the century old front porch in the cool of an evening shower. The wildflowers were starting their show in the surrounding hills and fields.

Birding Near Brenham TX B&B

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Our local birding expert and tour guide, Darrell Vollert, conducted another successful bird banding workshop recently where a variety of birds including a female Cedar Waxwing and an immature Sharp-shinned Hawk were caught and banded.  The hawk was chasing a waxwing when it was netted in the woods. Workshop participant Phil held the hawk while we took pictures of the bird.  Another bird banding workshop will be held in early June. Mist nets will be set up in the Navasota River bottom and the focus will be on nesting flycatchers, vireos, warblers, and buntings.  Be sure to book your  lodging now so as not to miss this event.  You do not  have to be experienced to attend.  Darrell is a wonderful instructor and guide. 

                                  

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1662 Old Independence Road • Brenham, TX 77833
Toll Free: 877-690-0676 • Phone: 979-830-1021
Email: pmurski@sbcglobal.net
 
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