For those of you interested in cupcakes, get thee immediately to The Reject Shop!

I have discovered the most fantastic little silicone cupcake patty pans: for $5 you get a DOZEN brightly coloured (purple, pink, green and blue) individual cake pans that will allow you to make the most fantastic cupcakes.

As you know, I am a new convert to the wonders of silicone bakewear.  A neophyte in the world of cupcakes, I was delighted to find these little pans because I hate using the little paper cases – the cake always sticks to the paper, and the pans (for me) often slip and rarely fill evenly.  Both of these evils are prevented with the silicone and a big plus is that they’re reusable.  Never feel bad about throwing away paper cases again!

Plus, they’re bright enough to be left on the cake for ease of transportation.

The Reject Shop carries three types – round, square, and flower-shaped.  I bought a pack each of the round and square (the flowers didn’t appeal to me for some reason) and I advise you to so the same.  Given that The Reject Shop doesn’t always carry items longer than once-offs, I suggest that you snaffle these up quickly.

I made a batch of cupcakes last night to try these out but unfortunately they all evaporated before I could take a photo.  I didn’t even get a chance to ice the little buggers!  Apparently something about a good, old-fashioned vanilla cake mix triggers some primeval urge in The Husband to go forth and devour.  What a good excuse to go and bake another batch today!  It’s cold here today so I can’t think of anything better than to be in a warm kitchen with the oven going.  What else can I bake today?  I suspect we’ll have pizza tonight for sure!!

:)