Today on DelmarvaLife –

Sharps Island the last bit left in 1950

It’s Throwback Thursday. Secrets of the Eastern Shore author, Jim Duffy talks about a rough ride at Sharp’s Point back in 1881.

Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is hiring correctional officers. These are stable jobs with excellent benefits. The Department is doing a virtual hiring event this weekend. We talk with Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary, Robert L. Green about the hiring event and the jobs available.

Shopping

For some, shopping provides “retail therapy.” But, did you know retailers do a lot of work to get inside your head when you shop. We talk with UMES Assistant Professor of Marketing, Dr. Rob Richerson about some marketing tactics used to encourage you to buy more.

 

Delmar Assisted Living is less than a month away from opening its new building. We get a preview of some of the suites that will be available.

 

Champion Chili

This will definitely be the grand champion at your dinner table! Our Champion Chili is a hearty, one-pot recipe that’s packed with ground beef and veggies. Every bowl will be brimming with all sorts of goodness.

What You’ll Need

  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, saute beef, onions, green pepper, and garlic 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is browned and broken up; drain off liquid. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Note

  • This will be your go-to chili – it goes great over hot dogs or spaghetti or you can just top it off with your favorite toppings and go to town!

 

 

Both Berlin and Rehoboth Beach are nominated to be the Best Small Town Beer Scene from USA Today. Click here to vote.

Starting Monday, state park fees are back in Delaware.