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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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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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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 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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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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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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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
- 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
- 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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Silvana Franze
- Feb 7, 2021
- 1 min
Celebrate your Singledom this February
Between lockdowns, restricted numbers and social distancing, how’s a girl supposed to meet the Love of her Life?!
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Silvana Franze
- Jan 1, 2021
- 3 min
It all starts with one foot in front of the other
I’ve always felt that everything happens for a reason even though it may take years to understand. And that there is no such thing as...
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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
- Aug 28, 2020
- 3 min
Who could absolutely do with a little reward right now?
Since we reopened in late July (which seems so long ago) we’ve been booked solid. People are flocking to the Blue Mountains, understandably
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Silvana Franze
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
When things get tough, get tougher
Just when we think things are picking up, there is a very real threat of another economic downturn.
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Silvana Franze
- May 23, 2020
- 2 min
Finding stillness in monochrome serenity
After the rain we’ve had, it's THE time to escape the office and get outdoors. Wait, what am I saying? We've been stuck at home so long ...
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Silvana Franze
- Apr 3, 2020
- 3 min
Schooling from home - Day 7:
Day 7 has come and gone and things are changing - already. Even the cat has noticed something fishy going on.
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Silvana Franze
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
When it all comes crashing down, you can still go out the back and make yourself a meal.
I call on governments to include horticulture on the national curriculum. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need.
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Silvana Franze
- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
Schooling from Home - Day 1:
An odd day. Being used to having no one around me during the day, I’ve got my daughter who’s in Yr 11, working from the dining room via...
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Silvana Franze
- Mar 12, 2020
- 3 min
We live in dangerous times.
Watching the news to see an entire country has been shut down, I can’t help but admire the Italians for this level of action. At first,...
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Silvana Franze
- Jan 17, 2020
- 3 min
Rethinking our gardens with bushfires in mind
When the threat of a bushfire is somewhat expected, a city girl like me doesn't give it much thought. Until it impacts the area I've loved.
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