What's Happening Today - January 22, 2020

What’s Happening Today – January 22, 2020

Jimmy and Carol

Today on DelmarvaLife –

We meet Frankie Maratea, a six-year-old with a focus on making the world a better place by planting trees.

Team 360 is an organization on Delmarva that gives differently-abled athletes the opportunity to cross the finish line at mainstream running and multisport events. Find out how you can help and participate in their annual quarter auction.

Avery Hall Insurance is doing it again. As part of their Avery Hall Cares program, they’re helping out Neighborhood Service Center in Easton. We learn about the Avery Hall Cares and their spotlight charity, NSC.

We are in the DelmarvaLife kitchen with Jimmy’s wife, Carol. She shows us how to make “chaffles,” and explains how she managed to shed 40 pounds with this tasty treat.

White Bread Chaffle
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons Almond Flour
1 Tablespoon Mayo or Cream Cheese
¼ Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Water
Preheat mini or regular waffle maker;
In a bowl, whisk egg until beaten;
Add almond flour, mayo or cream cheese, baking powder and water;
Pour half the batter for mini or entire batter for large waffle maker;
Allow to 3 – 5 minutes to cook;
Carefully remove and set aside to crisp up
Spices can be added

Basic Chaffle Recipe
½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or any cheese), Large Shred does better
1 Egg
Beat egg and add cheese, mix
Heat Waffle Iron
Place half the batter on the waffle iron (mini) or entire batter if using regular
iron
Spices can be added to the batter: Red Pepper Flakes, Everything Bagel,
Garlic/Parmesan, Old Bay

Bagels
1 ½ Mozzarella Cheese
2 oz Cream Cheese, (soften in microwave)
1 ½ Cups Almond Flour
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Mix all ingredients together and let sit overnight in the refrigerator;
Form dough into bagel shapes;
Sprinkle with seasonings like Everything Bagel or your choice;
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes

We also find out how well Jimmy and Carol know each other with a game that has a bit of a Newlywed Game spin.

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