Ingredients: 1 Cup Natural Peanut Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1 Large egg, lightly beaten Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven. In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla and egg until well combined.  Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture about 1  inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten the mounds with the tines of a fork, making a crosshatch pattern on the cookies.  Sprinkle coarse salt on top of the cookies. Bake until golden around the edges, about 10 minutes, switching the position of the sheets halfway through baking.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Repeat with the remaining dough.

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December is AIDS Awareness Month There are more than one million Americans living with HIV. However, about one in five of that million is unaware that they are infected. Each December 1st, World AIDS Day, is dedicated to spreading world-wide awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Serving as the kick-off for the entire month of awareness, the need for money and improvement in education is a major driving force. Throughout December, many organizations host fundraising events such as walks and conferences throughout major cities. During the month, it is common for people to sport red ribbons, which is the global symbol for solidarity with those that have HIV or AIDS. The HIV crisis has not gone away and with someone getting infected nearly every ten minutes in America, it certainly won’t be going anywhere for a while. As per the AIDS.gov website, “The Department of Read the full article →

1 tablespoon miso paste 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu 4 baby bok choy, halved 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Preheat oven to 350°. In bowl, whisk together miso paste, 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar, honey, and 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce until smooth. Slice tofu into 4 pieces. Dry with paper towels. Add to marinade; toss. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes, turning once. Discard marinade; transfer tofu to baking dish. Bake until browned (30-35 minutes). Steam halved baby bok choy in saucepan of shallow simmering water, covered, until tender. In bowl, combine ginger, 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper. Slice tofu; serve with bok choy. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sesame Read the full article →

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that from time to time produces brief disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain.  Normal brain function is made possible by millions of tiny electrical charges passing between nerve cells in the brain and to all parts of the body.  When someone has epilepsy, this normal pattern may be interrupted by intermittent bursts of electrical energy that are much more intense than usual.  They may affect a person’s consciousness, bodily movements or sensations for a short time (www.epilepsyfoundation.org). These physical changes are called epileptic seizures. That is why epilepsy is sometimes called a seizure disorder. The unusual bursts of energy may occur in just one area of the brain (partial seizures), or may affect nerve cells throughout the brain (generalized seizures). Normal brain function cannot return until the electrical bursts subside. Conditions in the brain that produce these episodes may have been present Read the full article →