Murski Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Festival Hill Summer Concert Season 2012 29 May 2012, 6:11 am
Time for fabulous concerts once again this summer! When booking with us for overnight, be sure to check out the concert schedule at Festival Hill for we are just a short scenic drive away. This world renowned music institute is located in the beautiful country side before getting to Round Top. The campus is comprised of historic buildings, beautiful grounds and magnificent herbal gardens. The concert hall, itself, is quite a stunner! Dont’ miss this exquisite music experience, one of the major summer music festivals in the United States…….
Foodie Weekend and Slow Food Menu 27 May 2012, 3:15 am
Guests enjoyed another great Foodie Weekend and our Slow Food Menu:
- ASIAN PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
- AVOCADO-BUTTERMILK SOUP
- ASPARAGUS SALAD
- TANDOORI SALMON
- EDAMAME SUCCOTASH
- FRESH FRUIT BRUSCHETTA WITH ORANGE-HONEY CREAM AND GINGER-GREEN TEA GRANITA
Scoops: Brenham Texas Ice Cream Hot Spot! 22 May 2012, 3:42 am
Scoops, my all time favorite spot to go to for Blue Bell Ice Cream, has 20 or more flavors available year round….and yes, ice cream is a great treat in Winter too! I can always get my favorites here (Lemon, Mocha Almond Fudge & Strawberry) and it is only a 10 minute drive away from the B&B! So whether your passing by or coming for an overnight stay, this is one spot not to miss to get your ice cream fix!
HOT NIGHTS, COOL TUNES LINE UP 2012 13 May 2012, 4:00 am
Main Street Brenham will again be hosting the popular free concerts each Saturday in July aptly named, “Hot Nights, Cool Tunes” summer concert series. This a unique event happens in the slow-paced summertime, in the shade of our beautiful, historic downtown. The quality of the bands is outstanding and best of all, it’s free. Those who attend will have the unique opportunity to sit back, bask in the ambiance of our historic downtown, and enjoy friends and fantastic entertainment. Book your room now and be just 5 minutes away from downtown!
LINEUP for 2012
The concerts start at 7 p.m. this year.
Kicking off the event on Saturday, July 7, are The Newsboyz (newsboyz.com), a five-piece band from Austin with female and male lead singers, playing a huge variety of music.
The second week, Saturday, July 14, concert attendees will see the band Dysfunkshun Junkshun (dysfunkshunjunkshun.com).
Returning to the Hot Nights stage, Saturday, July 21 is Abbey Rode & Already Gone (AbbeyRode.com) — Beatles and Eagles Tribute bands.
Saturday, July 28, Main Street brings back the popular group Suede (suedeaustin.com), which performs hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today.
This year, the Stray Katz Car Club is sponsoring the Classic Car Cruise-In that will be lining West Alamo Street for every show. Car enthusiasts interested in participating may call 836-2855.
Again this year, food and beverages are going to be available provided by the Brenham Rotary Club and Brenham Main Street Historical Preservation Inc. Those planning to enjoy the evening are encouraged to support these organizations and the work they do in the community, by leaving coolers at home and helping to keep the concerts free.
Texas Wine & Hors’ d eouvres 12 May 2012, 6:11 am
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine from one of our local wineries from the Bluebonnet Wine Trail or one of our signature house cocktails during our Summer Friday afternoon House Chefs Cocktail & Hors ‘d eouvre Hour from 5-6 P.M. while staying at the ranch . Some of the wine tips and facts from our local vintners are always fascinating something we enjoy passing along to those who enjoy a delicious afternoon libation. These facts were shared with us by Windy Winery.
- What does it mean when a wine is “tannic?”
A tannic wine has an astringency and bitterness that is caused by a high level of tannins. Tannins are a group of chemical compounds found in grape skins, seeds, and stems, and sometimes in the wood barrels wine is fermented in. Tannins are important to the aging of wine. Wines most likely to be described as tannic are red wines.
- Why do some wines give you a headache?
Histamines, found in the skins of grapes, seem to give some people headaches if they are sensitive to histamines. Red wine will affect a histamine sensitive wine drinker more than white wine because red wine has spent more time in contact with grape skins.
Brazos Belle Restaurant 10 May 2012, 8:21 am
If you are not enjoying one of our Tapas, Foodie Baskets or dinner from one of our cooking classes, then we recommend swinging over to the Brazos Belle in nearby Burton. This classically French restaurant lives in a lovely historic building that dates back to 1875. French chef Andre Delacroix trained in Paris before working for ten years at the Four Seasons in Houston; as he grew weary of Big City Life, he conceptionalized and opened the Brazos Belle, offering a simple, seasonal menu of farm-fresh French favorites — like a rockin’ cassoulet. After your incredibly delicious French dinner, bring back a bottle of wine from the restaurant to share on our of our many porches before heading off for a great nights sleep!
Foodie Weekend in Brenham Texas 6 May 2012, 4:30 am
Fun, great food, hands on cooking, eating (and more eating…..), laughing, learning new skills, great company, delicious recipes, new experiences…and more to be had in our Foodie Weekends at the ranch! These photos of one of our recent cooking adventures tell the tale…………..Book your culinary adventure today!
Wedding at the Ranch 4 May 2012, 3:19 pm
Celebrate your special day with your wedding at the ranch like Samantha and Joe……special packages for all budgets!
Brenham Texas B&B Gardens & Tips on Good Flower Photographing 27 Apr 2012, 9:38 am
As an avid gardener here at the B&B, I am always looking for tips on photography for flowers. This video from a photojournalist from the chronicle has some good ones. Come stay at the ranch and practice your photography skills using our gardens as your subjects!
