Grandma's Broccoli Salad

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 1 hr 20 min Makes: 12 servings, 1/2 cup each REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour before serving.

Prep time: 10 minutes Makes 1 serving INGREDIENTS ½ cup nonfat milk ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt ½ cup frozen banana, peeled and chopped 2 tbsp powdered protein supplement 1½ tbsp flax seed 1 tsp honey ½ cup frozen strawberries (other frozen fruit may be substituted) DIRECTIONS In a blender, blend the milk, yogurt, banana, protein supplement, flax seed, honey, and strawberries until smooth. Enjoy!

Event Information City: Birmingham Begin Date: Friday, August 22, 2008 End Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008 Location: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Other Location: At the cornerstone of the two-day event is a world-class BBQ competition, sanctioned by the prestigious Kansas City Barbeque Society. The competition will pit up to 54 professional BBQers from around the country against each other for $20,000 in cash and prizes. At the same time, as many as 50 local amateur BBQ teams will compete for the braggin' rights to the best Q in Birmingham.

4th Annual Stokin' the Fire BBQ & Music Festival

INGREDIENTS 1 bunch broccoli, cut finely ½ cup sunflower seeds (salted) 1 small red onion minced fine 8 slices of bacon, fried crisp and crumbled DRESSING 1 cup mayonnaise ( can use light ) ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar Mix all ingredients with salad dressing. Top with sunflower seeds.

Local Events/Fun Stuff

Power Protein Smoothie

Enjoy global grilling demonstrations by chefs from some of Birmingham's best restaurants. Kids will also have plenty of rib ticklin' fun in the new and improved kids zone, with a variety of free activities and entertainment under the water tower stage. Hours: Friday 4pm-11pm; Saturday 11am-11pm Phone: 205-324-1911

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Admission: Admission charged