The Ridge’s foodie extraordinaire, Erica Platter, reveals some of her top 2011 picks for the bookshelves.
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Crunch time: Bokke zone in on Aus
With the group stages out of the way, the 2011 Rugby World Cup gets down to business. The good news is that the Bokke are still very much in the mix.
They believe the strangest things . . .
With the 2011 Rugby World Cup upon us, Sihle Mthembu looks at some of the weirder superstitions held by sports stars.
Taste Mamma’s magic
Marco Conte is the face of Mamma Luciana’s. . .and right now he’s smiling at the success of his new store at Glenore Centre.
Green . . . with envy!
With the World Cup just around the corner, Bok Friday has arrived. But Sihle Mthembu is battling to muster any enthusiasm.
‘Test match’ for Sharks
The Sharks jet overseas for their knockout showdown with the Crusaders knowing they face a Test match-like encounter.
John cooks up a storm
Springbok rugby legend John Smit showed off skills of another kind in preparing a wicked curry in the Hirsch’s kitchen.
Sharks v Lions teams
The Sharks announced their line-up to face the Lions at King’s Park on Saturday. John Smit starts and will lead the team.
Smit on the bench
The Sharks have selected their starting XV for the clash against the Auckland Blues on Saturday.
Sharks get new jerseys
The Sharks have launched their new look Super Rugby jersey before the start of the Vodacom rugby season.
Platter’s East Coast Tables
Get a taste of The Ridge magazine food writer Erica Platter’s new cookery book, East Coast Tables
Video: John Smit skills
Check out John Smit’s ridiculous skills against the Aussies: a one-handed catch anyone would’ve been proud of.
Heartbreak for Smit
It was a case of heartbreak hotel for the Springboks this Saturday. The All Blacks left them all shook up, winning 29-22.
100 up for Glenwood
Prominent Durban institution, Glenwood High School, recently celebrated 100 years of existence in fine style.
Are Boks losing it?
Following three successive, dismal losses in the Tri-Nations, the question has to be asked: Are the Boks losing the plot?
Lunch with John Smit
John and Erica Platter tell of a chance encounter with Bok strongman John Smit at Mamma Luciana’s.
Ridge Issue 42
An excellent read The 42nd issue of The Ridge magazine is out this week and, as usual, its choc-full of great reads and interviews with local personalities, plus catch our regulars like “Good Food, Good Wine” with the Platters, what’s on the bookshelves, our guide to the social scene and business functions, motoring, a sneak [...]
Latest Issue - April/May 2012
In This Issue:
- Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre
- Interview with Mike Procter
- Inside Nikki Drake's Ballito home
- Kitchen essentials with Terry Scott
Soul of Africa
The Sunflower Fund
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The Durbanite
Mount Edgecombe Driving Range
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