Blog | Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat

5 days ago
3 min

Food, Festivals, Funghi and Fun

• A taste of Italy in Katoomba Equinox Festival March 12 and 19 We had a blast presenting this experience to those who attended! Two...

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Silvana Franze

Jan 25
3 min

What's New in 2023

A new year always brings new hopes and dreams. It's a chance to pause, reflect and plan – and perhaps change the way we do things.

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Join our Italian cooking classes in the Blue Mtns

Silvana Franze

Nov 5, 2022
3 min

Join our Italian cooking classes in the Blue Mtns

If you are looking for something to do and long for interacting with people again, our Italian cooking classes will lift your spirit ...

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Experience a touch of La Dolce Vita without having to pack your suitcase!

Silvana Franze

Aug 2, 2022
1 min

Experience a touch of La Dolce Vita without having to pack your suitcase!

As we head towards Spring, on the other side of the world, Summer vacation approaches. And in Italy, Ferragosto is the national holiday...

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Silvana Franze

Jul 28, 2022
6 min

Reconnecting face to face

The growing backlash against social media is interesting to watch. For all its great intentions when it first started (and who knows when...

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Silvana Franze

May 25, 2022
3 min

A great way to bond with your child

Ideally this class is for children aged 9 to 16. What a wonderful day spent with your child, grandchild, niece or nephew in Katoomba.

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If a mushroom grows in the forest, does any one find it?

Silvana Franze

May 3, 2022
3 min

If a mushroom grows in the forest, does any one find it?

You will soon notice how quiet it is inside the forest. Surrounded by tall pine trees, it can feel almost surreal as all colour fades away.

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What's been happening at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat - head above water quite literally.

Silvana Franze

Mar 31, 2022
4 min

What's been happening at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat - head above water quite literally.

If there was ever a time to help small and local businesses, this year would be that time. See you Sat 2nd April at BM Food CoOp.

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Handy tips when making fresh pasta – pappardelle

Silvana Franze

Jan 29, 2022
4 min

Handy tips when making fresh pasta – pappardelle

You're probably tempted to copy TV celebrity cooks and roll out a length of pasta that is around one metre. Don't. It's not necessary.

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Silvana Franze

Jan 15, 2022
3 min

Many hands, light work, win win.

Okay, so I'm over the rain – are you?? Sure it's a great backdrop for sleeping peacefully through the night, especially when it's soft...

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Italian Cooking Classes in the Blue Mountains

Silvana Franze

Dec 13, 2021
2 min

Italian Cooking Classes in the Blue Mountains

If you're looking for an experience that's a little different, consider one of our Italian Cooking Classes in Katoomba. Suited to ages 8+.

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Welcome back to our Italian Cooking Classes

Silvana Franze

Nov 12, 2021
3 min

Welcome back to our Italian Cooking Classes

Welcome back to our Italian cooking classes at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat. Book in with a small group of your own. We can't wait to see you.

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Forget self cleaning ovens. How about self cleaning screen doors?

Silvana Franze

Oct 22, 2021
2 min

Forget self cleaning ovens. How about self cleaning screen doors?

When it comes to seeing dirt and dust, I have 20-20 vision. It's a curse and a blessing all at the same time!

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Silvana Franze

Oct 8, 2021
4 min

A picnic in the park

Boy, how we've missed seeing & feeling human interaction. If you're going on a picnic, you'll have most of what you need in the pantry.

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Capturing moments that will last a lifetime

Silvana Franze

Jul 25, 2021
2 min

Capturing moments that will last a lifetime

Sitting at my computer desk, I see a lot of neat little piles of paperwork that have patiently been waiting for me to attend to them....

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Silvana Franze

Jul 24, 2021
3 min

Homemade Ricotta Filled Cannoli

Use leftover ricotta and a bit of chocolate, even Milo, and you have got yourself a delicious dessert!

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Silvana Franze

Jul 8, 2021
2 min

How to make fresh ravioli from scratch

Want to eat well but can't go out to a restaurant?! Why don't you try your hand at making fresh ravioli? It's not hard and you may want...

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Make ricotta and cheese ravioli in a day

Silvana Franze

Jul 8, 2021
2 min

Make ricotta and cheese ravioli in a day

Making fresh ravioli is not as hard as you may think. Once you’ve eaten freshly made ravioli you will never look at store bought in the...

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Silvana Franze

Jul 2, 2021
1 min

Basic Pasta Dough - no egg

I love watching cooking shows on TV, especially the ones that showcase glorious far away destinations. Now that's what I call a good...

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Silvana Franze

Mar 8, 2021
2 min

How women are portrayed in media

What does IWD mean to you? This year’s theme is #choosetochallenge I’d like to challenge the media to give it some attention. How many...

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