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

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

The goal of a full body cleanse diet is to help decrease the workload on one's digestive organs while keeping the body energized enough to do its daily activities. Your body has the natural ability to cleanse itself, it's not the foods that one eats that actually cleanse it – however – you can take the stress out o… read more

Swing dance is a gorgeous combination of a specific historical and cultural moment. It dates back to the 1920s, the African American community began to evolve their own dance moves to the Lindy Hop and Charleston while dancing to contemporary jazz. This quickly picked up speed as Swing dancing can be seen in many Holly… read more