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I bet you know "Big cheeks", but didn't know you did.

Big cheeks. A grandson of slaves, a boy was born in a poor neighbourhood of New Orleans known as the "Back of Town."
His father abandoned the family when the child was an infant.
His mother became a pr******te and the boy and his sister had to live with their grandmother.
Early in life, he proved to be gifted for music and with three other kids he sang in the streets of New Orleans.
His first gains were coins that were thrown to them.

A Jewish family, Karnofsky, who had emigrated from Lithuania to the USA, had pity for the 7-year-old boy and brought him into their home, initially giving 'work' in the house, to feed this hungry child.
There he remained and slept in this Jewish family's home where, for the first time in his life, he was treated with kindness and tenderness.
When he went to bed, Mrs. Karnovsky sang him a Russian lullaby that he would sing with her.
Later, he learned to sing and play several Russian and Jewish songs.
Over time, this boy became the adopted son of this family.
The Karnofskys gave him money to buy his first musical instrument; as was the custom in the Jewish families.
They sincerely admired his musical talent. Later, when he became a professional musician and composer, he used these Jewish melodies in compositions, such as St. James Infirmary and Go Down Moses.

The little black boy grew up and wrote a book about this Jewish family who had adopted him in 1907.
In memory of this family and until the end of his life, he wore a Star of David and said that in this family, he had learned "how to live real life and determination."

You might recognize his name. This little boy was called: Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong.

Louis Armstrong proudly spoke fluent Yiddish. And "Satchmo" is Yiddish for "Big Cheeks".

And I'll bet you did not know any of this. We live and learn throughout the pandemic.

United Nations International Days are always interesting and thought provoking. During these challenging times, it is important to think about living together in peace. We all look forward to a brighter future x

International Day of Living Together in Peace | United Nations Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others, as well as living in a peaceful and united way. The Day aims to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to buil...

Cathie has decided to share her family Anzac Biscuit recipe with us. We hope that you enjoy making them as much as we enjoy eating them.

1 cup plain flour/ all purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
125g unsalted butter
2 tbs golden syrup
1 tbs water
1/2 tsp bicard soda

1. Turn oven to 175C
2. Sift flour into a bowl. Add sugar, oats and coconut. Mix
3. Melt butter in saucepan, then add golden syrup and water
4. Stir bicarb soda into liquid mixture and let bubble
5. Add liquid to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly
6. Place walnut- sized balls of mixture on a greased tray, or cooking paper lined tray.
7. Cook for 12-14 mins. They come out soft, leave on baking tray till cool and they harden up.

DELICIOUS WITH A GOOD CUP OF TEA... ENJOY AND STAY SAFE AND SOUND.