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Cauliflower Hash Recipe with Spiced Cashews
By Polly Castor on February 18, 2017Read moreThis is both different and delicious, however it is enhanced with some ingredients not in everyone's pantry: curry leaves...
00February Flowers Around Our House
By Polly Castor on February 17, 2017Read moreIt makes me so happy coming downstairs in the morning to such gracious beauty. I am very grateful...
New Sgraffito Ceramics out of the Kiln
By Polly Castor on February 16, 2017Read moreHere are some pottery things I made and carved (sgraffito) before Christmas that are finally now just out of...
Little Separate Things (a new poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on February 15, 2017Read moreSnow gently fluttering down, a feathery white monochromatic veil, flickering over everything, hushing...
A Valentine for You
By Polly Castor on February 14, 2017Read moreMy heart is FULL of appreciation for you! I hope you have a terrific day! Feel cherished because you are!
Birthday Cookie Recipe (Cut out Sugar Cookies with Butter Frosting)
By Polly Castor on February 13, 2017Read moreThis recipe dates back to my childhood. Making them instead of cake for birthdays in the shape of numbers...
Richard Rohr Quote on Contemplation
By Polly Castor on February 12, 2017Read moreWe have to find out who we were all along in God before we did anything right or wrong....
Blu Smith: Featured Artist
By Polly Castor on February 11, 2017Read moreI have been enjoying the artwork of Blu Smith recently. We share a similar approach to painting both abstracts...
Amazing Caramelized Bacon Appetizer
By Polly Castor on February 10, 2017Read moreThese cartelized bacon appetizers, sweet and sticky with just a hint of heat, are intensely terrific, if a bit...
Stony Creek Sunset
By Polly Castor on February 9, 2017Read moreWe parked at the marina in Stony Creek to watch the sun go down: what a feast for the...
My Birthday 2017
By Polly Castor on February 8, 2017Read moreIt is always wonderful to hear from so many friends and family. Thank you to everybody for all...
Replicas (a New Poem by me)
By Polly Castor on February 7, 2017Read moreWatching a class sketch Roman sculptures at the museum has gotten me thinking.