portioned piece of cake. There's also a degree of nostalgia involved--when I was in grade school I remember eating cupcakes at birthday parties every so often. And, that way, it appeals to all sorts of people, not just children. But there's also an element to choosing cupcakes that I can't quite articulate. I was just reading a food blog nearly two years ago, clicked a link, and saw cupcakes in a whole new light.”And so, despite being just a humble portion of a cake, cupcakes will always be a treat that will not just satisfy a needed sugar fix. It’s a ticket back to a happy childhood where calories don’t matter and frosting on the face was an oh-so-cool fashion statement. Undoubtedly, these small but terribly irresistible cupcakes are here to stay.
ood things come in small packages. Even so in the divine world of desserts, sugar fans have come to love sweet treats even in their miniature form. Tiny cakes, more popularly known as cupcakes, have invaded dessert plates everywhere. PJ Mariano at 23, is no exception to this cupcake-addicted population. For more than a year now, she has been recreating the cupcake with fanciful flavors, textures and designs for her growing number of fans. Under the name Chipper Cupcakes, PJ Mariano is baking her way to the dessert map. 
