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Texas White House Lemon Bread

October 11th, 2010 by Grover McMains

Breakfast at The Texas White House

Jamie makes all our breads and muffins from scratch, and this was one of the first ones she made at our bed and breakfast, beginning almost 17 years ago. It’s still one of our guests’ breakfast favorites, and it’s also a great choice to take to a group brunch or luncheon.

Here is our recipe for lemon bread:

LEMON BREAD

3/4 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Butter Softened

1/2 Cup Milk

Rind of 1 Lemon, Grated

2 Eggs

1 1/2 Cups Flour, Sifted

1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder, Sift with Flour

1/2 Teaspoon Salt, Sift With Flour

1 Cup Finely Chopped Pecans

Icing:

Juice of 1 Lemon

1/3 Cup Sugar

Blend sugar and butter well. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well. Add flour and milk alternately, starting and ending with flour. Stir in lemon rind and pecans. Bake in greased bread loaf pan in 350 degree oven 45 to 60 minutes. Let stand in pan after baking for 5 minutes. Turn out on plate and, while hot, brush on icing mixture.

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Perfect Time to Visit the Fort Worth Zoo

August 25th, 2010 by Grover McMains

Wow! What a welcome relief from the 105 degree temperatures! And it started me thinking: pretty soon the weather is going to be cooler; that’s nice to think about all by itself, but in cooler weather the animals become more active, and, of course, it’s just a lot more pleasant being outside. Also, the crowds are generally smaller. So, what better time to visit the zoo, one of Fort Worth’s major attractions.

Visit the Fort Worth Zoo

The Fort Worth Zoo is ranked one of the top 5 zoos in the country. It is constantly upgrading the surroundings of the animals. It seems to add at least one new exhibit each year. In fact, if you haven’t seen “Texas Wild,” that’s reason enough to make a visit there.

Here’s an idea for that really unique date. Schedule a day to take that special someone to the zoo. Arrive mid-morning and casually stroll the zoo with maybe a snack while you relax. Then come to our bed and breakfast and relax some more in our Texas Star Gardens while you sip complimentary wine of your choice. Have a relaxing dinner at one of the cozy and unique restaurants within walking distance of The Texas White House. Next morning we’ll bring breakfast to your room to top off a really special 24 hours together. It may be just what the two of you need — right now!

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Texas White House Gourmet Cream Sauce

May 22nd, 2010 by Grover McMains

It takes longer to tell you about how this sauce came about than to give you the recipe! When Jamie, The Texas White House chef and power behind the scenes, was growing up, her mom made some dip to go with fruit. Over the years, Jamie grew tired of the sauce and when grown, forgot all about it. The first year the bed and breakfast was open, her mom visited us and one morning suggested Jamie make some of the sauce to go with the fruit we were serving for breakfast. It immediately took Jamie back to her childhood, and her reply was an emphatic, “No, thanks!”

Breakfast at The Texas White House

Her mom, being the kind of person she is, just got up, fixed some of the sauce and put it on the side of the fruit. The rest, as they say, is history because the guests loved it. To this day, it is a favorite of many of our return guests, and it continues to get rave reviews from first-timers.

GOURMET CREAM SAUCE

Mix two tablespoons of brown sugar for each one cup of sour cream;

Refrigerate at least 10 minutes;

Before serving, stir well again and place a dollop of sauce on sliced fruit.

The brown sugar version goes well with most fruits. However, pears and citrus fruits are especially good substituting a cinnamon and sugar mixture for the brown sugar.

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Run, Run, Run to The Texas White House

February 16th, 2010 by Grover McMains

That’s right! It’s time for the Fort Worth Cowtown Marathon, February 27. This year’s events include the marathon, an ultra, half, 10K and 5K, all of which begin in downtown. So, if you’re into running, there’s a race for you.

Cowtown Marathon runs to The Texas White House

And if you’re into eating the right breakfast before the race or the evening before, stay at our bed and breakfast, and we’ll have your special food, fixed just for you. And then we’re only a mile and a half from the start of the race. Perfect race! Perfect place! Just call us to reserve your room and food.

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Texas White House Meaty Morning Muffins

February 3rd, 2010 by Grover McMains

Breakfast is served at The Texas White House

Jamie doesn’t like to serve a guest at our bed and breakfast the same breakfast twice, at least until they’ve stayed with us several times. This slightly spicy creation is included in a non-egg breakfast and is one of the recipes our guests ask us to repeat!

MEATY MORNING MUFFINS

1 lb. Bulk Sausage (we use regular, but Sage also works well)

2-4 ozs. Sun Dried Tomatoes

6 ozs. Velveeta – Cubed

6 English Muffins – Split

Brown sausage. While sausage is browning, soak sun dried tomatoes in boiling water until soft.

Dice dried, softened tomatoes and add to the sausage along with the Velveeta. Heat mixture until cheese is melted.

Lightly toast English Muffins. Generously spread meat mixture on English Muffin halves. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Yields: 12 Halves/24 Quarters

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New Year's Eve at The Texas White House

December 22nd, 2009 by Grover McMains

Make your own fireworks at our bed & breakfast!

Whether you want a Texas-style celebration at New Year’s Eve or a dinner for two and home early, downtown Fort Worth will have it all. They will also have plenty of noise! So, whichever way you prefer to celebrate, come spend that night at our bed and breakfast. We guarantee it will be quiet and peaceful here while the celebrating continues downtown. The Texas White House is only five minutes from downtown by residential streets and will provide taxi service to the celebration. A short cab ride home, and you’ll get a great night’s sleep and awaken to a breakfast worthy of the beginning of a new year.

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Texas White House Sausage Strata

December 8th, 2009 by Grover McMains

Breakfast service at The Texas White House

Our breakfast strata can be made in individual bowls, like we do at the bed and breakfast, or in a casserole pan; so, this recipe makes a great breakfast during the holidays or anytime you have to serve a group. And since most of the work is done the night before, it’s easy to get ready in the morning.

SAUSAGE STRATA

Layer in each individual bowl:

Bread Cubes (Any Kind)

2 Links Smoky Sausage

¼ Cup Cheddar Cheese

Mix & Pour Over Layers:

6 Eggs

3 Cups Milk

2-3 Green Onions (Sliced) (Optional)

Lemon Pepper

Parsley Flakes

Cover and let sit overnight in refrigerator. Bake 45 minutes @ 325°. This dish comes out of the oven very puffy and impressive looking, but falls after a few minutes. So, serve immediately especially if in individual bowls.

We hope you enjoy this and all the recipes we share with you!

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Texas White House Eggs Salsa

November 4th, 2009 by Grover McMains

We are always being asked to share our breakfast recipes, and this is one of the most requested. We are sharing it with you in the hope that you will enjoy it, but just remember, it usually tastes better when someone prepares it for you and brings it to your table!
Stay with us at our Fort Worth B&B, and we’ll do just that!

Breakfast is waiting for you at The Texas White House

EGGS SALSA

For Individual Casseroles, Layer in each dish:

2 Tablespoons Chopped Ham
1 Tablespoon Picante Sauce
1 Egg (Break Yolk)

Bake 30 Minutes at @ 350° (or until yolk is set).
Spread Cheese on Top of Egg and Return Casserole to Oven Until Melted.
Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a few, chopped tomatoes.