Google has a rather interesting sense of humor. Of course, if you actually want driving directions to Paris, I guess you deserve some rather interesting directions. (smile) One of the reasons I still like MapQuest, even though they can send you a few hundred miles out of the way, unless you use zip codes, also. Too many states with towns of the same name in more than one county. (Talk about folly.)

Actually, I love the wrapping paper! Thanks for including that photo. Plus I love little bowls - I have lots of them (mostly Japanese) and use them all the time. Patsy's reminds me of Ab Fab, but that was last decade. I went to an Italian restaurant in Palm Springs that FS used to go to, and the food there was great. I think it was called Capra's, after the owner's father, Frank Capra. Anyway, it reminded me of Brooklyn and my San Francisco Sicilian roommate from Queens. I look forward to seeing some recipes!! Lars

Allison, I had never seen the one on Heather's blog. I must not have been reading her at that time. I notice she says she plans to use it for pics on the website, but I don't recall seeing those either. I don't visit her shop often though. That is neat to age one. I have seen some decoupaged in old book pages, sheet music, etc. also. Dilly - get that new one down! And to the other poster who has one in the attic - get her outta there! Such a treasure. They don't make the new ones like the old ones. I love that cage bottom. For a pic of the one I described - here's the addy. You'll have to search through. If I'm not mistaken you can see it in her Christmas pictures, in the dining room. tina Here is a link that might be useful: pink roses blog mannequin

Chunky Tomato, Mushroom and Garlic Pasta Sauce Reprinted with permission of Penguin Putnam, Inc., New York, New York. "...If you like your marinara sauce with big chunks of veggies in it, then this is the one you'll want to make. The canned tomatoes, plus fresh mushrooms, onion and garlic make for a thicker sauce that works great over your favorite pasta creation." Ingredients: 2 10 3/4-ounce cans tomato puree 1 cup water 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes 3/4 cup sliced white button mushrooms 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/4 cup minced white onion 5 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano dash ground black pepper Instructions: 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until sauce is thick. Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1/2 cup; Total Servings: 5; Fat (per serving) 0 g.; Calories (per serving) 45. Makes 2 1/2 Cups This Recipe was taken from: "Low-Fat Top Secret Recipes"