Small Wonders

Cupcakes are hot—but that’s not the only reason to follow the trend. They’re practical, too. With no fork or plate required, no slicing or serving needed, guests (big or small) can just dig right in, leaving you with less work to do at the party and fewer dishes to contend with later.

And nowadays, they come in endless varieties and styles, too (even Little Mermaid), so you really can substitute them for a birthday cake.

We’ve discovered four places worth trying in Ottawa. Just reading about them might make you want to rush out and gobble some up right now.

In New Edinburgh, the place to head is definitely Isobel’s on Beechwood Avenue, where all cupcakes are baked from scratch using real butter and natural ingredients. Isobel’s also makes hand-decorated cookies and can imprint photographic images on them. Got cupcake-loving nieces or nephews on the west coast? Isobel’s ships nationwide.

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