Today on DelmarvaLife –
Author Mark Polo joins us to talk about his new novel, “Mosquitoes and Men.” It’s described as a lavishly rich and detailed Southern Gothic tale.
We learn about “Read Aloud Delaware.” It’s a program that promotes literacy by making sure each preschool child in Delaware is regularly red to one-on-one.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Nurse Navigator, Carrie Kellams with Peninsula Breast Center joins us to talk about the disease and why there’s still so much to do to bring awareness to it.
DelmarvaLife’s Katie Zarrilli visits Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore in Onancock. Formerly Hermitage Eastern Shore, she gets a tour of the facility and how it can help those going through the transition into a senior housing community.
Nutrition Educator, Kelly Williams joins us in the DelamrvaLife Kitchen to talk about pumpkin seeds and how to prepare them. We also make Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding.
Roasted Pumpkin SeedsRinse & soak seeds in cool water overnight. Drain, rinse and pat dry.Preheat oven to 300*Melt butter & coat seeds in melted butter (just enough to coat)Sprinkle with salt & seasonings of choice (showing garlic and Chai Spice)Bake for 45 mins, stir/rotate every 15 mins or so for even crisping.
Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding1 c any type of milk1/2 c pumpkin purée (fresh shown, canned ok too, just pure pumpkin NOT pie filling)3 dates w/puts removed1t vanilla2t Pumpkin Pie Spice mixPinch of salt1/4 c chia seeds
Blend everything except seeds well. Add chia last.
Refrigerate 2-8 hrs. Top with yogurt or cream, maple syrup or cinnamon as desired.
Nominations are open in Spicer Brothers Construction’s Delmarva’s Neediest Roof Contest. They’re giving away two roofs this year. You can nominate someone through Sunday, October 27th. Find more information, here.
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