Our gardens at the ranch are worked year round so that we and our guests can enjoy being outside and the wild birds have plenty of food, water, hiding places and nesting material! We had a great flush this past Spring after the hard freezes of the winter helped put nature back in balance with growth patterns, weeds and bugs. We use of a lot of the flowers, herbs and fruits in our cooking classes and food preparation. There is nothing better than “farm fresh”. We encourage all our guests and cooking class participants to use anything they can find locally and fresh from the farmers markets and meat markets…..
Some great photos of some of our flowers and herbs: (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Washington County’
Texas B&B Antique Roses, Herbs & Spring Gardens
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Brenham Texas B&B Owner Loves the Food and Small Town Support
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
One of the best things of living on our family’s homestead ranch is the town that we are associated with and its citizens. Brenham Texas is a town founded on family values and the fundamental core value of taking care of your neighbor and each other. Most every weekend, you will find a fundraiser of some sort supporting everything from local youth, local churches to those in financial need. I recently went (more…)
Brenham TX B&B Wedding
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 (more…)
Honey Bees Texas Ranch
Monday, May 17th, 2010
It is that time of year when honey bees start their job pollinating garden vegetables, flowers and making more honey. A new swarm was discovered recently at the ranch and a local beekeeper came to collect them for a new honey box. It was all very interesting…. We use lots of local honey at the B&B in our cooking, classes and in our own home. Not only is it a natural sweetener but it is also highly antibacterial and medicinal….being used in early pioneer times to heal cuts and wounds to the body among other things!
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- Beekeeper
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- New Swarm Waiting for Queen
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- Starting the harvest of bees
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- Collecting into Bee Box
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- Adding Frame for Bees to Build Comb On for Honey Production
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- Bees Collected and Ready for Their New Home!
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…)
Texas B&B Rosemary Peach Martini
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.
Wildflowers, Painting, Scenic Views Washington County
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
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- T.W.Vanta Painting the Wildflowers of Washington County
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- Hills of Washington County: Wildflowers and Country Church
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- Painting in the Hills of Washington County with Man’s Best Friend!
Washington County, home to our ranch and bed and breakfast, is incredible year round but is particularly known for its’ spring wildflowers and breathtaking views. We recently spied these painters on the side of the road enjoying the views and painting opportunities provide by our fabulous spring displays. Benjamin Knox has a gallery in College Station and Cowboyhas a gallery in Somerville. Their trusty black lab was along for the adventure!
Local CSA Near Texas BB Provides Farm Fresh Goodies For Foodie Class
Friday, April 16th, 2010
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- CSA Monthly Market Day, Brenham TX
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- Fresh off the farm at our local CSA Market
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- Fresh Pastured Organic Fowl Can’t Be Beat!
The monthly market day of our local CSA held at Home Sweet Farmsin Brenham TX produced some amazing tidbits to enhance our Foodie Cooking Class at the B&B. Some if the procured items included pastured duck, fresh raw yogurt, wild honey and fresh Brussels sprouts! Eat fresh, raw and local any time you can!
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.
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- Cooking Class Menu
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- “Hands On” Instruction
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- Cooking Class Fun at the Ranch!
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- Making the Cognac Sauce for the Paillards
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- Putting Together the Tiramisu!
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- Winding Down with Guests & Wine After the Class
