Browsing: Food & Wine

They say there’s truth in wine, so get down to Mercury Wine Week to discover it for yourself!

What a year this is turning out to be for Durban foodies.  Taste of Durban, Flavours of Durban, and now…

I am spoilt when it comes to eating.  Taste of London is a familiar experience for me and I have…

Looking for an escape that’s good for the soul? Qambathi Mountain Lodge is the kind of place that you never want to leave

The ever-popular East Coast Radio Durban Day is set to be another fabulous day, with a line-up of successful SA artists

This weekend sees the long awaited Taste of Durban show arrive at Suncoast Casino, running from Friday 27 July to Sunday 29 July.

The Durban local was announced as SA’s first masterchef on Tuesday night, coming out on top after a gruelling 19 weeks of competition

For Gabriel Delport and Paul Shepard it’s clear that little quails have stolen their hearts.

Get set for the international foodie sensation – Taste Festival is coming to Durban!

Margaret Hirsch recently launched her latest cookbook, where our local MasterChef contestant made a surprise guest appearance.

Spend a fun day out with the family and help young Kaiden with his medical costs

The private emergency rescue service and civilians joined forces to help people stranded on a Lesotho mountain pass by snow

If you missed out on the Mr Price Pro Ballito Festival this year, here are some of the things you missed!

After three years up in the Cape, Marco Nico has come back to KZN and has opened up his new restaurant – La Storia.

Don’t miss out! G&G Productions have pulled together a super-hot line-up for this year’s Vodacom Durban July. Get your ticket ASAP!

Elizabeth Moore writes about our very own Durban food paradise.

9th Avenue Bistro is going from strength to strength, and continues to raise the bar of culinary achievement.

This year’s East Coast Radio House and Garden Show opens today, and is bigger and better than ever – be sure not to miss it!

This weekend we see another food show hit Durban, with Flavours of Durban along our beachfront.

Come along to the Litchi Orchard Night Market for some good food, good drink and good music, this Friday, 29 June from 5 to 9pm.

Foodies, get ready for a weekend of delicious local dishes, set right here on our beautiful beachfront

After a car accident that left her bound to a wheelchair, Sandra Khumalo is ready to show the world what she is made of.

Celebrity chefs, signature dishes and fabulous local producers… It’s time for the inaugural Taste of Durban!

The launch of Taste of Durban took place at Suncoast Hotel on Tuesday. The event has already happened in 16 cities from London to Jo’burg and it is a huge honour for Durban to be hosting it.

What a truly wonderful weekend we had in Durban this past weekend! Top Gear, fast cars, vintage cars, beautiful weather, incredible food…Elizabeth Moore shares with us.

Rotary’s Music and Art in the Hills is back – with a bigger, better line-up that’s just perfect for a family weekend!

The iconic shopping centre has been refreshed and rebranded, providing a world class experience accessible across Greater Durban

Find out where and when you need to register for this year’s Comrades Marathon

Support Childline KZN on Friday, 8 June, with a foodie feast at the Oyster Box with celebrity chef Justin Bonello and Oyster Box chef, Kevin Joseph.

Remo’s is opening their new restaurant “Remo’s on the Village” in Umhlanga in July – Elizabeth Moore will be keeping us updated.

Elizabeth Moore highlights some of the reasons why we live in our own little piece of Heaven here on the Ridge.

Hirsch’s Hillcrest and Waterfall Spar went out of their way to help Ethelbert Childrens Home survive a tough time

Book your place at the Annual Animal Anti-Cruelty League Bequest Brunch and enjoy a morning with fabulous food, prizes and guest speakers

One of the fantastic things about living in such a small town after London is the accessibility of everything and everyone, writes Elizabeth Moore.

Biodiversity loss may just be a foreign concept to you. In fact, it might not be on your agenda at all. But it should be. For this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity, which falls on 22 May 2012, perhaps it’s time you sat up and smelt the roses, before they all disappear.

South African electro music duo, Locnville, will be performing live at the Chris Saunders Park on Sunday 27 May.

Olympic fever has hit London. Elizabeth Moore gives us a taste of what it means to host the greatest sporting event on Earth.

The highly anticipated Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is back and will be running from May until the end of August 2012.

You be the judge at Tsogo Sun’s MasterChef themed Wednesday Night Dinners.

The development on 9 Old Main Road has created controversy. Councillor Rick Crouch looks at the objections

A visit to Indigo Fields is filled with beautiful moments. From the warm welcome to breakfast by the pool and…

Following the success of their recycling facilities pilot project in the Western Cape, Woolworths are now rolling-out recycling bins for their customers’ convenience at selected stores in KZN.

Hirsch’s recently hosted a Designer Bunny Chow cooking demo at their show room in Umhlanga.

“Come Dine With Me” contestant Nikki Drake takes us inside her Ballito home.

As we celebrate the exceptional work of Highway Hospice, find out how you can help keep their efforts going

Looking to revive your garden? Or for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Head to the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust Nursery for all you need

Following a highly successful inaugural dinner last year, Food 4 Thought will be holding its next Gourmet Evening on Wednesday 9 May at Remos in Mount Edgecombe.

May sees the return of MTN Bushfire in Swaziland’s beautiful Malkerns Valley, with a fantastic line-up of international acts

Slap bang in the centre of Durban, perched on the roof of a concrete building, is a “secret garden”

Changing your driving habits now could save you a lot of money in the long-run

Giba Cafe is looking for a new name and they’re offering a fantastic feast for 12 to get your imaginations going!

Indulge in a glamour bunny chow and bubbly at the Oyster Box

SA’s beloved duo Joanne Lefson and her pal Oscar the dog join forces to promote dog adoption. Joanne explains why you should go this route.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Enjoy a day of healthy family fun at Zigzag Family Fair in Shongweni

Held on the last Saturday of every month, The Food Market is a proud celebration of the best of KZN produce.

Livingston’s Gastro Pub in Durban North is going big this St Patrick’s Day with rugby on the big screen and various Irish-related activities on Saturday, March 17.

Celebrate the best of SA’s bubbly with a festival set at the gorgeous Makaranga Garden Lodge. And stand a chance to win 5 sets of tickets!

Any folk with connections to the Emerald Isle out there? The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway, Umhlanga, is going huge this St Patrick’s Day with legendary Irish band, the Blarney Brothers on Sunday, March 18.

A simple text will help The Salvation Army’s efforts to assist those worst affected by tropical storm Irina

The Salvation Army appeals to the public to provide assistance to those who have lost homes and possessions in the wake of tropical storm Irina.

Get ready for the power, speed and adrenaline of the Total Rally 2012!

A luscious mix of fruit and cream with the zing of ginger, this is a pudding for all occasions

Melanie Veness writes about the strains of doing business in the current economic climate … and how adhering to your business’s fundamentals is now more important than ever.

Full of fresh flavours in every mouthful, here’s a light meal that’s no stress… minimal cooking… and great for vegetarians too

Here’s a light meal that’s the perfect complement to hot balmy days on the north coast. No stress…minimal cooking…and great for vegetarians too.

Over the past decade, complaints about gluten intolerance (GI) and coeliac disease (CD) have become commonplace. Cate Clarke investigates this growing health issue.

Celebrate this fantastic event with a party that’s as epic as the paddlers making their way down to Durban

Meet Durban North’s Garth Lezard, a man who is undertaking an epic global cycling challenge, having cycled the world’s continents, with just Oceania to go . . . and all for a good cause.

This V-day, why not treat your loved one to a Valentine’s indulgence at one of the finest seafood restaurants in Durban, Sibaya’s Aqua Seafood Restaurant.

The first Wonder Market of 2012 takes place at the Chris Saunders Park opposite Gateway on Sunday, February 5.

Nzuzo Mnikathi is back in SA after an epic journey to the South Pole for The Unlimited Child – surviving frostbite and temperatures as low as -50!

Experience true luxury and the chance to indulge your courageous side at this stunning reserve, which has had a reawakening

Don’t miss out on Decorex Durban, to be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from March 21 to March 25, 2012.

A new year, a new you? Healthy eating and exercise are key ingredients to a magical 2012. The Ridge picks our winners for the year ahead.

One month on from the North Korean leader’s death, we look at some of his fantastic achievements

Make the most of our beautiful surroundings, get fit and be part of your community at the Shongweni Club’s Pharos Summer Series

Forget about the New Year’s hangover, that mother of all festivals Splashy Fen is looming in April. Click on the link for details.

Have you ever had a holiday that was just one disaster after another? One Crest couple came back from their ‘dream holiday’ wishing they could turn back time!

Attractive, smart and a deep thinker on trends in the industry…La Lucia Mall is in the safe hands of Vanessa Blevins.

Feeling a little sluggish after the holiday? Here’s our list of the top 10 foods to get you going and keep you in shape this year. By Danielle Sheedy