Entries by Debbie Worgan

Basil & cashew dip

Contributed by Deb Worgan

Ingredients
50g parmesan cheese, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
40g fresh basil leaves, washed
20g fresh parsley leaves, washed
160g raw cashew nuts
1 tbsn white wine vinegar, to taste
60g olive oil

Method
1. Place cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, vinegar and nuts in a food processor. Pulse until chopped.
2. Gradually add oil.
3. Process until well combined.
4. Cover and refrigerate. 

Hummus

Contributed by Deb Worgan

Ingredients
1 x 400g can of chickpeas (reserve liquid and some chickpeas)
2 tbsn tahini
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp salt
2 tbsn lemon juice
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsn olive oil
Paprika, coriander or parsley chopped to sprinkle.

Method
1. Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and tip into a food processor.
2. Add the tahini, garlic, salt, lemon juice, cumin and … Read more »

Tzatziki

Ingredients

1 c plain yogurt
½ cucumber with peel, grated and squeezed – this is important.
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsn lemon juice and zest
2 tbsn olive oil salt and pepper

Method
1. Stir together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl.
2. Add lemon zest, salt and pepper; whisk until smooth.
3. Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate. 

Cobargo Public School captains’ speech November 2023

by Maddie Hite and Braeden Washbrook

Cobargo Public School was thrilled to celebrate 150 wonderful years of education! More thanver 350 visitors came through the school, travelling from far and wide to recognise this special day.

I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today. I would also like to pay my respects to Elders past and present.

Thank you, Miss Langton for this prestigous award.

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Neighbour                              

 by Ray Stephens

 

I live in Bermagui, in a street near you,

my house is a plain one, my worries are few.

I live my own life, I stick to myself

but there’s just one thing and it’s killing my health

As neighbours go, I’m thoughtful and kind,

what the others do, I really don’t mind –

when the mowers start up, I turn a deaf ear;

when the music is loud, I pretend I can’t hear.

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An ode to my pointe shoes

by Rose Thompson, 13 years old

Oh! pointe shoes,
when I use you
my feet hurt, and bleed,
and break.
Your glorious satin shine
shall never hide
my mistakes.
The ribbons which I tie,
I always tie too tight,
and when I lie in bed,
I bid you a fair
goodnight. Goodnight!