Beauty products are ridiculously expensive and most of the time the price isn't even relevant to the quality! Thankfully, you can use the best ingredients without any unnecessary additives and get great skin and hair for much less. Just buy some coconut oil and make effective, low-cost beauty products on your own! Not … read more

In general Portland, Oregon is a stand out city for food. Besides an array of great restaurants, a fun alternative for informal dining is to visit the street food stands. Over the past years the food carts or cooking sheds have grown in number and are now found all over the city clustered together. There's something fo… read more

Though people with problem skin may be hesitant to put oil on their face, tea tree oil is an exception to the rule. In fact, it's so highly astringent most people don't realize it's an oil at all! Plus, it really works: 5% tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as 5% benzoyl peroxide and much better for you! Tea… read more

Did you know it's possible to enjoy delicious oozy-gooey fudge without flour and refined white sugar? You can have the best of chocolate deliciousness and none of the bad side-effects for your health or waistline. If you are used to traditional fudge, the ingredients may surprise you, but give it a try because these ar… read more

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