16 October 2006

Feeling Stuffed

Lapin & Me Felt Cakes & Doughnuts

It began with the traditional jam-in-the-middle teatime staple. It progressed to the humble ring (motivation: swap jam for air, eat less). Then you discovered Krispy Kremes.

Powerless?

Try Lapin & Me’s collection of hand-sewn (hence, calorie-free) doughnuts. These cuddly specimens are made from woolen felt and will give you all the love and satisfaction you crave — without the weight gain, tooth decay and jam spillage.

If you’re really in need of some company, buy a plateful of friendly cupcakes, biscuits, cake and ice cream. Eyes, mouths and sprinkles included, of course. There’s even a happy slice of bread for those dismal post-breakfast moments (you know, when you want more of what you’ve just had, even though you know you’ve had as much as you should have).

These cheery toys may not fill the hole like a Krispy Kreme.

But they’re a lot more wholesome, on the whole.

Lapin & Me (020 8473 5000 or lapinandme.co.uk).