Listen, cupcake: We need to talk.

We’ve been together for a long time and have been through so much (celebrations, rainy days, sugar pangs, emotional tumult). Whether alone or with a dozen, it has always been a blast.

But it’s already 2009, and I’m young! There are so many dessert trends to fall in love with; I don’t want to be tied down.

Oh, no, please don’t look at me in your cute, miniature stuffed cupcake kind of way. Yes, I know you’ve just been delivered fresh from Baked by Melissa, who makes silver dollar-size treats in flavors like PB&J, s’mores, tie-dye, and cookie dough. But it really is time to move on.

Well, okay, maybe one last little taste.

For old times’ sake.

Baked by Melissa (201-739-5252 or bakedbymelissa.net).