Modena is well known for its rich and varied cuisine. There are many meat products, from hams and salamis, as well as the famous Modenese dish: Zampone. This is usually quite fatty and hardy and served during the holidays. Zampone is the hoof of a pig stuffed with other flavorful meats. It's usually served with polenta… read more

Most people underestimate the critical value of avoiding late night snacking and meals before sleep. Though it doesn't seem like a big deal and we all do it form time to time, it's actually quite important for your health to avoid such behavior. The reason is because the body works hard to digest all that's put inside … read more

A community potluck is a great way to build and celebrate a strong neighborhood and community. Knowing your neighbors will improve your life and can also mean that you'll have a stronger network and support system. Throwing a community potluck will bring everyone together to meet, greet, discuss individual lives and pr… read more

A new trend for retailers and other businesses is to outsource human resources. In theory, it should help to free up the business owners' so that they have more time to think about generating revenue. In particular, small business owners know the difficulty of spending too much time on non-revenue-generating activities… read more

What you put on your skin goes directly into your blood stream. Have you ever looked at the ingredient list for the beauty and personal care products you buy? 90% of the time they contain alcohol, soap, and other chemicals that in the long term are harmful for your body. Thankfully, natural skin care is becoming an imp… read more