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I am really amazed, flattered and grateful to have reached this goal a full month before Pie'sone year anniversary. Thanks to all of you who have not just read Pie but passed the word on and even linked me to your own blogs & websites.

 I created a new kawaii button in your choice of three colors for Pie lovers to grab and link back too. I am happy to exchange blog buttons so send me yours!

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Pulled Pork Empanada via Fox Brothers

 When my friend came down to visit last weekend, she wanted to try out thebrisket burger fromFox Brothers I had blogged about. It did not disappoint, it could even make myBest Things I Ever Ate list. We also enjoyed these pulled porkempanadas, served as an appetizer, which happens to be a favorite food group of mine.

Make Your Own!

The key to a good empanada is the dough, I found this simple recipeonline, which you could really fill with anything...check out thisBig Oven recipe selection for some ideas.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour (plus a little more for kneading)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 3 tablespoons shortening

Preparation:

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I think my favorite type of treasure hunt might just be anestate sale. I think this is because there is always some kind of story behind it, which is often told in the items being sold. Most often these are sales of an elderly person's belongings after they have died. Occasionally, it is precipitated by a sudden relocation or other such event. As a naturally nosey person, there is just nothing like being giving free rein to rummage through a stranger's house.

Hand painted teapot for $12

I decided to attend a few recently to look for new props for some of the food photography that I am doing. I am on a few email lists and you can also check out thissite to find them in your area.Craig's List is another good source for finding local sales. I avoid any that list "children's cloths and toys"...generally you will not find good vintage items there... what I want to see walkers and wheelchairs for sale!

A great metal box found in amongst tools and whatnots and how can you not love aTexas shot glass for $1. The early bird does get the worm when it comes to these things but I have shown up late and still scored some decent finds. In the two I went too last weekend, I got to the first fairly early but not much was either left or ever offered. The second one, I did not make till early afternoon and I still found some good kitchen items, linens and my favorite find, the hand painted tea pot above.

For more ideas and inspiration check outThe Find by Stan Williams. For even more hunting fun check out my two new favorite shows, both on theHistory channel;Pawn Stars &American Pickers, entertaining and educational!

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 DesignerTodd Oldham rediscovered the wonderful world ofCharley Harper, in 2001 and began to reintroduce him to a new legion of fans. An American born artist fromCincinnati, he optimizes the whimsy and style ofmid century design. While visiting one of my favorite stores last week,Heliotrope, I snatched up a set of coffee cups from the collectible (and quickly disappearing)dinnerware line.

I also could not resist this s&p set for mycollection made with his signature cardinal.

Be sure to check out this fantasticbook a must for all mid century coffee tables.

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Japanese Chicken Katsu with Yellow Curry & Basil Roll

Tin Drum Cafe is a hip chain of restaurants inAtlanta that serves up an eclectic mix of Asian dishes and even some Indian. I seriously love this yellow curry dish and everything else I have tried has been excellent. I am not their only fan, there was a line out the door when I visited last week. They serve it up fast though and have sixlocations across the city. 

Oh and after 4pm you get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree!

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