The summer is well underway here at the Walker House. Today the electrician is here trying to figure out very old circuits. I have planted 6 4X4 raised bed gardens and a large "vine" garden, melon, squash, gourds. Several things have come up so far this summer so please check the blog for updates to our calendar. Mike went to the energy show with a friend who is involved in solar ovens. Baking by the sun. Pretty cool, gets up to 350 in the blink of an eye, or actually the sun. Getting hot and muggy but thank goodness for air conditioning! If you want to get away for a few days of peace and solitude, please give us a call. Our weekend guests commented that the first thing they noticed was that the "air was different", in a good way.  Sue

It's raining in Hancock and the great news is that the lakes are up a bit! We really need that moisture right now for the herb garden, too. The rain has me in a blues and rock mood, and I got to thinking about the passing of the legendary blues artist Koko Taylor. I really enjoyed her performing Wang Dang Doodle! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxCa16-nxtM For some reason that got me thinking about bread pudding--go figure! Anyway, here's a recipe in Koko's honor. We encourage her spirit to b e with us at the Walker House of Blues! http://www.momswhothink.com/easy-recipes/bread-pudding-recipe.html Now-- time for Stevie Ray Vaughn and Dave Matthews!