OLD GARDEN ROSES: Mike Shoup, owner of the Antique Rose Emporiumin Brenham is one of the original “rose rustlers” who brought heirloom roses back into trade. Most of the roses here at the B&B on the ranch are of the antique variety and can be found at Antique Rose Emporium which is only a few miles north of the B&B. It is one of those day trips (more…)
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Winter Gardens Brenham TX B&B Guest Ranch
Monday, March 8th, 2010
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!
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- Quince at Murski Homestead B&B
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- Flowering Quince Blossoms Up Close at the B&B
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- Buds forming on the Tulip Magnolia
New Longhorn Calf at the Ranch
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Latest addition to the herd....Longhorn Calf
Another beautiful addition to our herd here at the ranch is our latest new born Longhorn bull calf! He is striking in his patterned coat that Longhorns are noted for and the guests love watching him romp and play over the hills as they enjoy their drinks on the porches.
Snow At Bed & Breakfast Brenham Texas Ranch
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Unbelievable fat white flurries descended from the sky making everything frosty white and giving us a sense of being up North experiencing a real winter wonderland! Snow blanketed the gardens at the ranch and caused even the Cardinals to see cover amongst the branches and thorns of some of our antique rose bushes. The Geese (more…)
Pancakes Flip Off Contest Brenham TX
Friday, February 19th, 2010
Murski Homestead B&B participated in the Great Pancake Flip Off contest this week on Shrove Tuesday. You may ask what is Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Day…….Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday in Britain, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. ‘Shrove’ – as in Shrove Tuesday – stems from old English word ‘shrive’, meaning ‘confess all sins’. It is called Pancake Day because it is the day traditionally for eating pancakes as pancake recipes were a way to use up any stocks of milk, butter and eggs which were forbidden during the abstinence of Lent. Now in the U.S., Pancake Day lasts all week, and why shouldn’t it as we all can agree that life needs more pancakes!
We teamed up with another local B&B, friends Steve & Carmen Finn, of the Knittel House. Steve made the delicious and utterly light buttermilk pancakes (you can’t get more traditional in the South than that), Carmen did the set ups and kept us on track and I made the topping and syrup, Pan Fried Bananas with a Roasted Pecan Brown Butter Syrup. Everything was incredibly delicious and so much fun! I have posted the recipe for the topping/syrup below. Time to get rid of that store bought syrup and experience a delicious homemade one without any preservatives or additives….it is so easy and if you have any leftover just pour it over a store bought Angel Food Cake and top with ice cream!
- The Team!… Carmen & Steve Finn and Pamela Murski
The Big Freeze of 2010 at Brenham, Texas B&B Ranch
Friday, February 12th, 2010
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- Frozen Pond
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- Frozen Pond with Slush
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- The Big Thaw
The ponds froze up this year during the big freeze of January 2010! We haven’t seen this in years. The gardens took the brute force of the below freezing temperatures that lasted for several days, looking worse for wear (even though we covered and clamped down and lit up with lights to help keep them warm!). Those that have not survived the big chill will be replaced with a new and different specimen. This is our opportunity to venture out with something new and experiment. The freeze is a definite bonus for us with bugs in that it depletes the numbers and knocks them back to a more manageable level for us. When the ranch goes years without a major freeze, it allows the bugs to multiply and winter over creating more work for us with each succeeding year!….especially for those of us who are mostly organic gardeners! Looking forward to Spring, the wildflowers at the B&B and excited to see what comes back in our gardens!
Valentine Wine Dinner at Brenham Texas Bed and Breakfast Ranch
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Our Dinner with the Vintner Series continues…..the month our wine pairing dinner is February 11 at the ranch. This would make an exceptional Valentine present for your special loved one! Book your spots at the table now as seating is limited! Mention you saw this on our blog and we will have a special treat for you in your room when you arrive!
Our Special Valentine Wine Pairing Dinner Menu:
Pan Fried Tilapia with Basil-Prosciutto Cream Sauce & Angel Hair
Paired with “Dessert Rose”
Herb Salad with Lemongrass-Shallot-White Wine Dressing
Paired with “Yellow Rose”
Austrian Osso Buco with Root Vegetable Coulis
Paired with “Texas Red”
Chocolate Pate’ with Macerated Berry Puree
Paired with “Tejas Port”
Goldfinches at Brenham Texas Ranch
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Travel Article about Brenham, Texas Bed and Breakfast
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
We were thrilled to find out that a travelling journalist posted this online article about Murski Homestead B&B! The writer included our recipe for Basil Cranberry Jelly. The article begins….
Deep in the heart of bluebonnet country, tucked into the beautiful foothills of the Texas Hill Country, you’ll find the lovely Murski Homestead B & B…… read more and see our recipe here
