What’s Happening Today – July 31, 2019

Today on DelmarvaLife:

George Makres and Joshua Parente are excited for the Ocean City Sportsman Expo in early September. Like a farmer’s market displays produce, this expo displays tactical equipment for hunting, fishing, boating, and more!

Watching out for ticks means more than just watching out for Lyme Disease. Dr. Geeti Dhillon of the Peninsula Regional Medical Center details the numerous the critters carry and their warning signs.

On Assateague Island this August, people can enjoy Astronomy Night. According to Danka Prilepkova, the event includes star-gazing and the student art contest at the island’s visitor center.

Corey Phoebus is once again at Blades Marina helping with the 6th Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta. On August 3rd, racers of all sorts of ages will be racing in boats of all sorts of colors.

Barbara Graziosi demonstrates how to make Gnocchi. This simple dish turns classic Italian pasta into convenient finger food. The recipe is featured below.

Gnocchi

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes (gnocchi dough balls)

1 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups hot water

Directions:

1. Mix 2 eggs and 4 cups of flour in a bowl to create dough. Cool completely.

2. Cut off a small section at a time and roll until it looks like a rope. Cut in small pieces. Use extra flour as needed. With two fingers, curl each piece making an indent.

3. Bring water with a little salt to a bowl. Drop gnocchi in and stir gently.

4. When gnocchis float to the top, drain and add whatever sauce or cheese you want to them.

The DelmarvaLife Summer Guide is back and better than ever. We’ve teamed up with some of your favorite local business to offer you deals that are as hot as the summer sun. We also have 101 giveaways that include $50 and $100 gift cards. Click here to enter and to access exclusive savings.

Do you know someone who has a birthday or wedding anniversary coming up? A great way to celebrate is with a DelmarvaLife Occasion. Submit your occasion here.