Another incredible cooking time and meal with the Culinary Queens, my Herb Society, culinary group! This time it was a Cuban meal with everything from “Chichachirritas” to delicious “Café Cubano Con Leche”. The Chichachirritas will find their way onto the menu for Friday night appetizers for one of our famous Foodie Weekends at the B&B! The Chichachirritas were crispy with a delicate flavor heightened by the pungent green sauce…this is one of those appetizers that you want more and more of! Served with Mojitos, you’re sure to have a great time! Here’s the recipe…. (more…)
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Cooking Class & Foodie Weekend at Brenham TX B&B
Friday, March 5th, 2010
More fun recently with another great Foodie Weekend at the B&B….heavy appetizers & local wine on Friday night, chili cookoff at Windy Winery and cooking class at the B&B Saturday. The guests particulary thought the Savory Blue Cheese Cheesecake (recipe below), Viennese Osso Buco and Warm Banana Souffle were especially big hits! Lots of oohs and aawhs while savoring every bite…..
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- Delicious Savory Blue Cheese Cheesecake
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- Foodie Weekend Guests enjoying John Beland live at Windy Winery Chili Cookoff
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- Warm Banana Souffle
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (4 oz.) package crumbled blue cheese
1 Tb. flour
1 1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. marjoram, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 large eggs Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Press pastry into small (6 inch) springform pan. Beat cream cheese and next 6 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add egs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition. Spoon cream cheese mixture into prepared springform pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until set. Let cool in pan on a wire rack til warm (about 20 minutes). Remove from springform pan, slice and serve on fresh dressed greens as a salad or with crostini as a first course.
Cooking Classes at Brenham Texas Bed and Breakfast Ranch
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.
Moroccan Cooking with the Culinary Queens
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…)
"Foodie" Weekends at Brenham Texas B&B Ranch
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!
German Chocolate Cake from Brenham Bed and Breakfast
Friday, January 8th, 2010
Thank you all for the requests. Our family recipe for Mom’s German Chocolate Cake follows. This is one of the desserts you may get to enjoy during one of your stays at our Brenham, Texas Bed and Breakfast! It is also one of the cakes we provide for weddings here at the ranch upon request. (more…)
German Chocolate Cake at Murski Homestead, a Texas Ranch Bed and Breakfast
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
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
"Taking Tea" at the Ranch, a Texas Bed and Breakfast Experience!
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Tea is the international symbol for friendship. Tea is all about connections, as are our cooking classes at the ranch. So, my friends, let’s connect, have a nice cup of tea and whip up some great food & fun. Harvest herbs from our gardens to make your own cup of tea! Enjoy one of our favorite “Chai Tea” recipes below and also some interesting Tea Trivia…. (more…)
Brenham's Lighted Christmas Parade
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Every year in Brenham, Texas, the first weekend in December is the big downtown Christmas Stroll with the lighted parade and the first big weekend that the ranch is decorated for the season. It is a fantastic way to start the Christmas season with wassail (or in my case “Spiked Hot Lemonade”), gingerbread houses, outdoor music & activities, the showing of an outdoor Christams classic movie on the courthouse square, shopping late, Christmas plays at Unity Theatre and, of course, the lighted downtown Christmas Parade! The picture below gives you just a glimpse into some of the fun to be had this weekend each year. There is a huge competition (for bragging rights only) to see who can come up with the best float. The theme for the parade this year was Candy Lane Christmas and this float did a great job of bringing the game of Candy Land to life! What you can’t see is that the gingerbread house puffs out sugar-cookie scented smoke…it was way too cool! Be sure to try our Spiked Lemonade recipe and reserve your 2 night stay at our ranch for this great event next year! You don’t want to miss out!
Spiked Hot Lemonade
1 large can frozen lemonade 1 large can water (use lemonade can for measuring) 1 1/2 cups good quality vodka (Grey Goose)Warm lemonade and water. Add vodka and heat to your liking. Use a fresh Rosemary sprig for swizzling and the taste gets even better! Pour up and enjoy!
