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

Making healthy choices is an important part of investing in your child’s future. Children with childhood obesity have a greater risk of getting diabetes later in life, so it is truly important for parents to make responsible choices when it comes to preparing meals and packing lunches. The difficult part is not alway… read more

Born in 1955 and raised in Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver went on to study biology. Determined on her path as a scientist, it was only in 1985 that she began to try her hand at writing fiction. Her first novel, The Bean Trees, was published in 1988, which she wrote while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her books … read more

Meditation has gained a strong following in the past years. This is because it makes people feel better. It's a true antidote to our frenetic, technological culture and lifestyle. Meditation is useful to help get relief from chronic pain, anxiety and stress. Because of this it also improves heart health, boost immunity… read more

The tech-savvy generation is beginning to turn 30 and as such they will begin to have more financial issues on their mind. It's starting to become the time for a long-term savings account, to consider a retirement fund, one begins to make debt and mortgage payments and other family related costs become a reality. Howev… read more