THERE'S A GOOD reason why loved ones are sometimes affectionately called "Cupcake": this sweet little term of endearment conjures up visions of something diminutive, dainty and oh-so-cute – just like your child. Not only are they delicious to eat

and Lisa at The Primrose Bakery – one of them even custom-iced for our editor, Catherine (and yes, she did snaffle that one herself!).There were also some deliciously iced cupcakes with glittering snowflakes and festive cheer, courtesy of Baby

Mars Bars CupcakesMakes 10 cupcakes or 30 mini cupcakesINGREDIENTS50g (13/4oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature2 tbsp golden syrup260g (9oz) Mars bars, chopped into 1cm squares150g (51/2oz) cornflakesFOR THE ICING90g (31/4oz) good-quality dark

with cupcakes, balloons, bunting and treehouses – with a little mild misadventure thrown in as Boo gets wafted into the sky by a big red balloon. Having creating a charming Belle & Boo world, where their images adorn everything from classic prints and paperware

the special Cutty Sark-inspired Twinings tea, along with a fragrant Cutty Sark cupcake, with a neat little motif with sails in full bloom, natch  nCutty Sark Clipper Ship, King William Walk, Greenwich London SE10 9HT. Tel: 020 8312 6608Don't miss... Junior