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

Looking for a tasty alternative to creamy desserts? Here's a surprising solution that will satisfy your cravings without losing out on taste and texture. Plus, it's actually good for you! Few people know about the power of eating raw food or the possibility to make delicious creams with soaked nuts. To make a creamy de… read more

Did you know that simple changes in diet and lifestyle can dramatically increase your chances of getting pregnant? Here are some other tips and tools. Know when you are in the moment of optimal fertility by measuring your basal body temperature, intercourse should occur a few days before and after ovulation begins. Th… read more

Established in 1851, the New York Times is one of the greatest newspapers ever published. Still, in circulation more than 150 after its original date of publication, the paper strives to report news in an unbiased fashion. It was a penny paper when it all began. While the price has increased over time, what hasn&rsquo… read more

Though in most fields luxury products and lifestyle have plummeted, it looks like organic foods are here to stay. In fact, throughout the economic crisis, the sales of organic foods have sky-rocketed with sales reaching about $23 billion in 2009. So why are expensive organic foods sticking around when others fail? The … read more