Posts Tagged ‘Murski Homestead B&B’
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Greek Salad
Summer time screams tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and basil….all fresh from the gardens at the B&B. This Greek Salad is a favorite and equally delicious as a side or the main course. Paired with crusty bread, herb butter, glass of vino and you have a feast!
Put together equal parts of chunked tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, whole black olives, fresh mozzarella balls or cubes, bite sized strips of fresh basil. Mix 1/3 balsamic vinegar with 2/3 good quality olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and drizzle over vegies. Toss to mix. Garnish with basil flowers and serve. Be sure not to overdress the salad….you can always serve extra dressing on the side. This salad is great to adjust to your own taste buds by adding whatever you have on hand that is fresh and creating your own version of summer salad. Fresh edible flower buds are a great addition as well as herb fronds such as fennel, thyme flowers, and Fiddle Head buds.
Tags: Cooking, Flowers, Food, Herbs, Murski Homestead B&B, Recipes, Salad, vegetables, Vinaigrette
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Tags: Brenham, Flowers, gardens, Herbs, lodging, Murski Homestead B&B, plants, ranch, Washington County
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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
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Tags: Brenham, intimate weddings, Jenkins/Davis Wedding, lodging, Murski Homestead B&B, packages, ranch, ranch wedding, Washington County
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Dream of coffee, clouds of whipped cream and mascarpone cheese, sandwiched in between soft pillows of lady fingers and coffee liqueur? We love Tiramisu but wanted a version we could make and eat in the same evening and one that didn’t depend on Lady Fingers, given that we live in a small, country town. This recipe (more…)
Tags: classes, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Desserts, Food, Murski Homestead B&B, ranch, Recipes
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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…)
Tags: Breakfast, Brenham, Cooking, culinary travel, Food, Murski Homestead B&B, ranch, Recipes
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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…)
Tags: Bread, Breakfast, Brenham, chocolate, culinary travel, Food, Murski Homestead B&B, nuts, Recipes
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
This incredible appetizer from Spain is called Bunuelos De Bacalao (Salt Cod-Potato Fritters with Garlic Aoli). They are an exceptional appetizer eaten out of hand while enjoying a glass of delicious Sangria! The dish will be added to one of our Foodie Weekends just in case you don’t try them at home….
Scrumptious Fritters and Garlic Aoli
Bunuelos De Bacalao (Salt Cod Fritters)
1/2 pound skinned and boned dried salt cod
1 pound medium potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt
Pepper
2 egg yolks
Solid vegetable oil, for frying
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Tags: Appetizers, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, fish, Food, Murski Homestead B&B, potatoes, Recipes
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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…)
Tags: activities, Birding, Brenham, Fun, Murski Homestead B&B, ranch, Washington County
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Do you have Rosemary growing in your garden? Are you a Martini fan? If you answered yes to those questions, you will want to try this recipe, one of Murski Homestead B&B’s signature drinks! Cooking class participants at the ranch oohed and aawed over this cocktail (any leftover Rosemary syrup can be used over pound cake, in iced tea, over fresh fruit, to make a sorbet or ice cream…..so don’t throw away a single drop!)
Rosemary-Peach Martini
Martini Time!
1/2 oz. peach syrup
1/2 oz. rosemary simple syrup***
1/2 fresh squeezed lemon
ice
Put all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into Martini stem, garnish with fresh lemon slice and serve immediately.
***Rosemary Simple Syrup: heat 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 6 (4 inch) sprigs fresh rosemary. Bring to boil, cover, turn off heat and let steep 20 minutes. Strain syrup and store in refrigerator in clean sterilized bottle.
Tags: Brenham, Cooking, culinary, culinary travel, Drinks, Food, Herbs, Murski Homestead B&B, ranch, Washington County
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