What’s Happening Today – November 4, 2020

Today on DelmarvaLife –

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. A Salisbury man who earned his Eagle Scout more than 70 years ago is getting honored. Bob Cook is the latest recipient of the Outstanding Eagle Award. Lisa finds out how this award has been more than 80 years in the making.

We’re constantly learning about how local groups are making the best of “the new normal” via virtual experiences. Guess you could call it a silver lining. Case in point, the Lewes Public Library. We talk with Jennifer Noonan, Children’s Librarian, about some of the books to scoop up this Christmas.

Crises come in many forms and at all different levels. Depending on the level – it may require a team of experts. In Worcester County, the Crisis Response team may be called. In today’s Wellness Wednesday, we find out how makes up the team and when they are called into action.

Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to jump right into Christmas! The team at Delmarva Christmas Lights can help with that! They’re in their third season of decking out Delmarva homes. Katie finds out how we can all get a little extra merry this year.

It was two years ago when the Capital Ringers performed on the Mid South Audio Stage. While, they can’t physically be on MSA, we’re still getting some amazing performances. We talk with Artistic Director, Linda Simms, about the pandemics impact on the group. Plus, the Capital Ringers perform, “The Holly and The Ivy.”

As these nights turn colder, there’s nothing better than a homestyle meal to bring the warmth. We’re turning to a classic: Tuna Melt Casserole. Check out the recipe below:

What You’ll Need

• 1 (16-ounce) package corkscrew macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
• 3 (6-ounce) cans tuna, drained, flaked
• 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta 7 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and return to pot; set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; increase heat to medium-high and cook until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat and add 1-1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted.
4. Add cheese sauce and tuna to pasta in pot; toss until evenly mixed. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Arrange tomato slices on top, overlapping if necessary. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Cover baking dish with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

• Elbow or shell macaroni will work just fine.
• Looking for more of our favorite tuna recipes? Check out our collection of Easy Tuna Recipes: 13 Tuna Salad Recipes, Tuna Casserole Recipes, and More!

Hoopers Island Oyster Company unveiled the 4th edition Chesapeake Heritage Oyster Tin design this week. The tin features the iconic Great Blue Heron. Artist Mona Pennypacker was commissioned to create the work. Proceeds from the “pandemic” edition will benefit 1st responders. You can reserve your can by clicking here.