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Silvana Franze
- May 25
- 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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Silvana Franze
- Jan 29
- 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
- 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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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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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
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
How to enjoy wild strawberries and stuff ...
Watching a cooking show recently, I was surprised to hear the chef comment that strawberries are not usually a sweet fruit. If you're...
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Silvana Franze
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
Who doesn't love free food? What about wild greens in your own backyard?
This next step should not be rushed (as I tend to do). Allow the greens to boil well past Al dente. You are not cooking pasta here!
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Silvana Franze
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
How to make fresh gnocchi from scratch
Our small class sizes means everyone gets a turn at our Italian cooking experiences.
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Silvana Franze
- Jun 20, 2020
- 1 min
How to make Pasta with Salmon and Capers
This meal is perfect when you've got left over cooked fish like salmon, tuna or trout. You'll have dinner ready in as long as it takes...
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Silvana Franze
- Jun 20, 2020
- 2 min
Those three little words ... and it's not I love you.
We're all a little afraid of fish in one way or other. Here's a sure fire way to cook any type with success.
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Silvana Franze
- Jun 18, 2020
- 2 min
How to make Fresh Tomato Sauce
If you've never eaten a plate of pasta with a sauce made from fresh tomatoes, you are in for a taste sensation.
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Silvana Franze
- May 26, 2020
- 1 min
Eating in – in style
Eating at home for our 24th wedding anniversary had to be special so I combined traditional Mediterranean food with restaurant presentation.
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Silvana Franze
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
Superfoods to live for
The not so humble purple potato, rich in antioxidants, fights disease and tastes scrumptious too.
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Silvana Franze
- May 13, 2020
- 0 min
How to make Pesto without nuts
Making pesto is super easy and sooo much more delicious than store bought. We show you how to make it without nuts.
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Silvana Franze
- Apr 19, 2020
- 2 min
How to make Linguine with baby octopus and capers
There's something about Friday nights that says 'mmm pasta!". Have you tried linguine with baby octopus and capers?
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Silvana Franze
- Jan 4, 2020
- 1 min
How to make Parsley Pesto Recipe
No fresh basil for your pesto? Make it using almost anything.
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Silvana Franze
- Dec 26, 2019
- 1 min
No Boxing Day qeues for this cat.
Happy Boxing Day! Did you sleep in, lounge about, hit the sales, call a few friends, check your Instagram, drag out the old (or new!)...
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Silvana Franze
- Dec 10, 2019
- 0 min
Deliciously uplifting, a day experience not to miss.
The lovely Louise shares her thoughts, and thanks, on our Pasta and Sauce Making class at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat.
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