Alohamora: Open a Book

I have a few main goals on my blog.  First, I aim to be honest.  Second, I aim for quality. Third, I aim to have fun and try and make it fun and doable whether it's baking or reading.
Today, I am being completely honest with you.  I've never wrote this on the blog, but a handful of friends who know me know, that I wasn't the biggest fan of Fablehaven.   Maybe you're shocked.  Maybe your disappointed.  Maybe you never thought about...

A co-worker and fellow-librarian was on a mission to get this book checked out more so it doesn't get weeded.  It just doesn't seem to get the love it deserves.  She loved the book, and I'm all about reading great books.  I will say I'm so glad I checked...

Happy Banned Books Week!
It's a week where we celebrate the freedom to read.  It's a week to be aware that books are challenged and asked to removed from the shelf.
"Yes, books are dangerous. They should be dangerous - they contain ideas." Pete Hautman...

My family ADORES these muffins, and I love that I was able to take a recipe we love and make it just a little healthier.  I feel that is my constant mission in life.  I love to take recipes and dishes my family loves and make them healthier.
These muffins are lower carb (they aren't low carb b/c bananas in general are not low carb) using an erythritol baking blend.  The coconut oil also helps keep the muffins light and fluffy even with half the sugar amount.  It took a few tries to perfect...