Egg white works best to stick sugar to cookies

QUESTION: Can you tell me how to decorate cookies with sugar so the sugar sticks to the icing instead of falling onto the baking sheet? Sincerely, Lawrence, GrunthalANSWER: Paint your cookies with one egg white combined with 1/4 teaspoon water. . . .

Posted: 2015-08-22

Winnipeggers love looking for a deal

Search for bargains during your reno

Looking for bargains is a quintessential Winnipeg thing, and I'm as guilty as the next person when it comes to getting the best deal I can on anything from a sheet of plywood to an exterior door.Though I generally buy . . .

Posted: 2013-07-27

King's Park property in family-friendly area

Bungalow's neighbourhood, price make it an attractive home

As neighbourhoods go, Fort Richmond’s King’s Park is perfect for young families. With its mature trees and parks, it’s a picturesque, walkable area that lends itself well to family life. Yet, when families drive around the community to explore it, they . . .

Posted: 2018-04-07

Riverside cosiness and comfort

Solid ’50s bungalow is all about beautiful setting, picturesque views

It isn’t often you feel like you’re out at the lake when you’re less than a minute from a main thoroughfare, but that’s the feeling you get when you arrive at 32 Riverside Dr. Tucked away on the south side . . .

Posted: 2023-12-16

Unique and exceptional in Tuxedo

Visually stunning masterpiece makes bold statement

As rare as they might be, there are instances in life where tragedy paves the way for triumph. Such is the case with an eye-catching architectural marvel of a home that occupies a 75-foot by 130-foot lot at 106 Ramsgate . . .

Posted: 2022-11-12

Dynamic design

Inspired by parlours of the past, Paisley’s plan strikes balance between open concept and privacy

Over the past five to seven years, a trend has emerged in how builders design the front of their homes. Whereas plans were once straightforward with a foyer opening onto a hallway that connected to a home’s main living area, . . .

Posted: 2024-11-16

Haven on Henderson

New riverside condos just five minutes from downtown

For some time, developer Karl Devlin had been looking at a listing that featured a prime piece of pristine real estate on Henderson Highway that backed onto the Red River. When the listing suddenly disappeared, he didn't panic. Instead, he . . .

Posted: 2011-04-09

Standout show home

Sophisticated bungalow has it all

One of the biggest challenges a builder faces when creating a modern, open-concept home is to also make it warm and inviting. It’s a challenge that Gino’s Homes’ design team took seriously when they were working on their new 2025 . . .

Posted: 2025-09-20

Owners want their home to have a hearth

Warmth, sustenance have deep appeal

Once upon a time, in the middle of a great wooden hall in Northern Europe, a hearth radiated warmth to those gathered around it. Over the years, the design of the hearth evolved. It moved to the end of the hall, . . .

Posted: 2008-07-06

Heavenly Headingley

Stunning home feels like a private resort

For some reason, certain neighbourhoods just seem to fly under the radar. One of those is Marston Meadows. Situated on the north side of Roblin Boulevard, less than a kilometre from PR 334, the community is neatly tucked away on a . . .

Posted: 2025-07-19