Return to Alabama

As I mentioned last night, today marked a very special occasion in my mind, as it marked Seth’s arrival in Birmingham for the upcoming holiday. And how did we kick off Seth’s return to Alabama? Well, a return to the Alabama…Theatre, that is.

Yes, I just visited the Alabama Theatre on Saturday for our annual viewing of White Christmas, but my siblings (plus respective spouses), Seth, and I all returned to the Showplace of the South for a viewing of Home Alone. Even after all these years of watching the film over and over again, it never fails to make me laugh and heighten my Christmas spirit.

Rewind to 8AM: Breakfast

Flax really works wonders in thickening up oatmeal. This batch was almost pudding-like it was so thick and creamy.

For lunch, I whipped up a colorful salad.

Before heading to the theater, I baked up a fantastic butternut squash pizza. Recipe coming to the B-Hut soon!

Alright, I am desperately in need of a snack. Good night!

Filed under: Meals

15 Responses to “Return to Alabama”

1. Namaste Gurl, on December 21st, 2010 at 1:21 am Said:

   I hope you’re enjoying your time with Seth– how fun that he gets to join you and your family for xmas

   …And I saw that plate and bowl at Pier One. Us bloggers, we have good taste!

2. Meri, on December 21st, 2010 at 2:33 am Said:

   That pizza looks awesome!
   And I really love oat bran. I always eat it after dinner. Maybe I should start adding flax!
   Cheers-
   Meri

3. Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies), on December 21st, 2010 at 3:09 am Said:

   oh yum on the pizza! and poppyseed and papaya tofu?! Woah!

   

   BroccoliHut Reply:
   January 5th, 2011 at 1:43 pm

   The tofu is not as fancy as it sounds–I just marinated it in Annie’s Papaya-Poppyseed salad dressing.

4. VeggieGirl, on December 21st, 2010 at 4:43 am Said:

   Aww fun!!! Have a blast this Christmas with Seth

5. Matt, on December 21st, 2010 at 8:22 am Said:

   Can’t wait for the recipe

6. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down), on December 21st, 2010 at 8:50 am Said:

   I love watching Home Alone! That is so awesome that the Alabama Theatre shows older movies like that. I wish my hometwon theatre did the same. How fun!

7. Major, on December 21st, 2010 at 9:41 am Said:

   I need more butternut squash.

8. Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate, on December 21st, 2010 at 11:11 am Said:

   I LOVE Home Alone! Definitely one of my favorites, although “It’s a Wonderful Life” will always top the list.

   And your butternut squash pizza looks delish!

9. Gabriela @ Fro-Yo Lover, on December 21st, 2010 at 11:45 am Said:

   Butternut squash pizza?
   Looks yum

10. Felicia ( A taste of health with balance), on December 21st, 2010 at 11:54 am Said:

    flax is always part of my daily oats

11. Katherine: Unemployed, on December 21st, 2010 at 8:53 pm Said:

    all the fresh food looks so good!

12. Ash, on December 21st, 2010 at 9:10 pm Said:

    Hey Caroline,

    What is your experience with eating soy and the effects on your thyroid? Does it affect your thyroid levels at all?

    I’ve heard that it affects the absorption of thyroid medicine, and I am wondering if I should not be eating soy at all.

    Any advice?

    

    BroccoliHut Reply:
    January 5th, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    I’ve been concerned about the effects of soy on thyroid function too. However, after doing some research, it appears that as long as you take your medication at least 2-4 hours before consuming any soy, there shouldn’t be any side effects.

    If you’re interested, here are a few scholarly sources:
    http://www.elis.sk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=592&category_id=25&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/ppmc/articles/PMC1241182/
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/AN00454

13. The Healthy Apple, on December 21st, 2010 at 11:35 pm Said:

    Love your salad and I can’t wait to see this delicious pizza recipe, too!
    Happy Holidays…

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