Today on DelmarvaLife –
As a child (or adult), did you ever dream of having some one-on-one time with the big guy? You try so hard to catch him every Christmas Eve….you set up cameras, you leave cookies, but for some reason, you can’t even catch a glimpse. Well, we have a gift for you – we’re about to tell you how you can talk to the big guy and get all your questions answered, straight from The North Pole. We talk with Amy Wood, Director of The Raymond A. Wood Foundation, about how a “Zoom with Santa.” To sign up, click here.
The message from Lewes to COVID-19? No. No, you will not steal Christmas joy. No, you will not take away the twinkle on the trees. Holiday spirit is strong in Sussex County and you’re invited to experience all of it. We talk with Debra Evalds, Co-Chair of “Lewes Lights: Making Spirits Bright”, about how you can see light displays in a safe way. To learn more about the event or preview the map, click here.
Worcester County’s Drug Treatment Court Program is celebrating its’ 15th anniversary this month. It’s a program designed to offer treatment to those committing crimes due to substance abuse. The program is just one way area agencies are coming together to make sure those with addiction have ways to recovery and stay out of the justice system. In today’s, “Wellness Wednesday”, we’re learning about another program…the Opioid Response Strategy.
If you’re a baseball fan, then you probably know what the Cambridge Canners, Crisfield Crabbers, Salisbury Indians, Laurel Blue Hens, Pocomoke City Salamanders, and Parksley Spuds all had in common. But, how can you tell others? More importantly, show others? We talk with Eric Day, a student at Salisbury University about an interactive baseball map detailing the rich history of baseball on Delmarva. To view the map, click here.
It’s our favorite day. And as we look back through the years when we helped our friends at Spicer Brothers Construction surprise the many winners of Delmarva’s Neediest Roof Contest, we can’t but smile and think of all those moments that just warmed the heart. How can it not? A new, free roof for those who need it most, just in time for Christmas? It’s what movies are made of. 102-5 WBOC’s Corey Phoebus surprises the 2020 winner.
As the nights turn colder, what better way to warm you up than Skillet Sausage ‘n’ Cabbage? Hearty and full of smoky flavors, this one pot dish will be impossible to resist. Check out the recipe below:
What You’ll Need
- 1 (14-ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 6 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sausage ‘n’ Cabbage Skillet Directions:
- In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, saute kielbasa over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate.
- In the same skillet, heat oil until hot; saute onion and bell pepper 5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sausage, broth, and remaining ingredients
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Serve immediately
You have an opportunity to help local families that are struggling to make the holidays happy this year. WBOC’s Bless Our Children campaign is underway. We’ve already raised more than 24,000 dollars, but with a year like 2020 – a lot of families need help. If you’d like to donate, send us a card with a check to Bless Our Children in care of WBOC or donate online at WBOC.com. From the bottom of our hearts – we thank you for giving during such a difficult year.
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