Plastic straws offer no-waste solution to berry stems

Question: I pack strawberries in little plastic containers for school lunches. With strawberries being so expensive, it drives me crazy when kids eat a few bites around the stem and toss most of the berry into the trash. Other than . . .

Posted: 2017-08-26

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Cabinets the key

Inexpensive reno tips for tired kitchens

If you are unsatisfied with your kitchen, think first about what the challenges are. Is it lack of counter space? A storage problem? Inefficient appliances? This is the most expensive room in the house to renovate, but it isn't always necessary . . .

Posted: 2009-07-26

How to avoid freezer burn

Question: How can I avoid getting freezer burn on the meat that I buy? AmitAnswer: All food items will eventually find themselves with freezer burn, which is water molecules that have formed into ice crystals. There is a limit to . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Fried eggplant can be a tasty addition to soups, salads

Question: My neighbour brought me eggplants from her garden. How do I prepare them? Should I cook them? — Colton   Answer: Yes, you need to cook them. Here is one idea for preparing eggplant: peel the skin off and slice the eggplant into . . .

Posted: 2018-06-16

Adding a roof to save a roof

Clear corrugated panels provide needed coverage

Summer projects are typically dreamed up and completed in hopes they will help us enhance our outdoor experience — with the benefits typically enjoyed during the warmer months. Although these homeowners quickly validated this theory last spring, an ulterior motive for . . .

Posted: 2021-11-26

Spotted TERROR

Tiny fly wreaks havoc on North American fruit

Growing a mix of small fruits in the garden alongside flowering plants infuses it with colour, flavour and diversity. Manitoba's legendary climate with its long, cold winters and hot, dry summers, as well as rich, clay soil has proven ideal . . .

Posted: 2015-08-29

Fall for your garden

These tips will help your plants make the most of autumn

Most fall gardening tasks can be divided into two categories — mandatory and optional (with some being more optional than others). Should you cut back your perennials in fall? Will flax straw protect your borderline hardy perennials? How can you prevent . . .

Posted: 2017-09-23

CONNIE OLIVER: Pink surprisingly versatile, flattering

Most little girls dream of a princess bedroom, a soft feminine, Jeannie's bottle, girly space. Sometimes, grown-up girls need a little princess magic, too, perhaps with a more mature esthetic. This lovely lavender bedroom is restful, pretty and yes, pink. Not . . .

Posted: 2013-03-30

Home buying 101

Upgrade your financial knowledge

SO, YOU WANT TO BUY A HOME. As excited as you may be at the prospect of having a place to call your own, there’s some financial groundwork to cover before you can make it happen. Let’s break down the steps that . . .

Posted: 2022-02-25

SOLUTIONS: Clean dishtowel best for storing, wrapping veggies

QUESTION: Are paper towels a sanitary product for wrapping food such as veggies, or cooking in the microwave? Lucille, Winnipeg ANSWER: How you store and cook food such as fruit and vegetables will have a major impact on their taste and . . .

Posted: 2013-08-31