difference between cupcake and muffin

A couple weeks ago, I read Nicole’s post on Cooking After Five for Orange-Scented Olive Oil Muffins.  In her post, Nicole mentions she likes to bake muffins for road trips.  [Insert glass shattering]  I’d never considered baking muffins for road trips, but it makes so much sense!  What a wonderful idea. And great timing, too, [...]