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Sweet and Simple: 25 Wedding Cakes For the Minimalist Couple

You won't find any frills or fuss here.

You won't find any frills or fuss here. When it comes to wedding cakes, grandiose designs don't always cut it. That's why we've rounded up cakes without all the pomp and circumstance for couples with sleek and simple style. And remember: just because you're looking for cakes on the plain side of things doesn't mean you have to settle for boring. Quite the opposite, these 25 cakes (and two bonus ones) come with a little extra something special.

Cocktails

Your Ultimate Inspiration For a Delicious Cinco de Mayo

It's no secret that we're big fans of Mexican and Mexican-inspired food.

It's no secret that we're big fans of Mexican and Mexican-inspired food. So when Cinco de Mayo rolls around each year, we inevitably get really excited (and hungry). Over the years, we've managed to whip up a whole bunch of flavorful dishes and drinks, from tacos to tequila-infused cocktails, all of which would be festive and delicious for your Cinco de Mayo celebration this Sunday. Click through and prepare to hear your stomach growl. ¡Buen Provecho!

Spring

Celebrate Salad Month With 6 Scrumptious Recipes

We're kicking off National Salad Month with — what else?

We're kicking off National Salad Month with — what else? — savory salads. It doesn't matter if we pack them for Spring picnics, serve them as party appetizers, or make full meals out of them . . . Salads are one of our favorite go-to dishes. You too can celebrate the whole month of May by trying out these tasty recipes, whether tomatoes, peas, or cucumbers (or all of the above) are your thing.


Southeast Asian Salad

Soy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cabbage Slaw

Mayo-Free Waldorf Salad

Michelle Obama's Pea Salad

Tomato Peach Salad
weekly recap

The Best of POPSUGAR Food This Week

Classic wedding cakes: 25 of the best designs Taste tested: Starbucks's new Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Everything you need for a savory Cinco de Mayo party Check out more than 50 awesome recipes we made in April Re-create the Napa Valley Grille's chopped kale salad Food items we can't wait to get our hands on this month Does Philadelphia's new spicy jalapeño cream cheese pack the heat?

savory sights

Savory Sight: Queso With Roasted Poblano Sauce

Get your bags of tortilla chips ready, because you'll need them for this ultimate queso dish by crccooks.

Get your bags of tortilla chips ready, because you'll need them for this ultimate queso dish by crccooks.

A great appetizer for Cinco de Mayo or any Mexican night dinner party!

For the recipe, visit his blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.

Cocktails

Mix 'Em With Mint! 9 Refreshing Drinks That Aren't a Julep

With the Kentucky Derby coming up this weekend, mint juleps are probably on your radar.

With the Kentucky Derby coming up this weekend, mint juleps are probably on your radar. But if bourbon isn't your thing or you're just looking for something different, boy have we got the liquor list for you. From piña colada mojitos to twists on classic cocktails, here are nine refreshing drinks with mint to get you in the racing (and sipping) spirit.

party planning

25 Classic Wedding Cakes That Stand the Test of Time

Get ready, because you'll want to bookmark all of these classic wedding cakes.

Get ready, because you'll want to bookmark all of these classic wedding cakes. While so many today come in all different shapes and styles, we're loving timeless cakes that you'll want to bite into even when looking at pictures of your big day years from now. We're talking cascading flowers, ruffles, lace, and more dainty details. Ahead, check out the sweet stunners.

savory sights

Savory Sight: Chickpea Salad With Mango Chutney

Why haven't we tried this chickpea mango recipe before?

Why haven't we tried this chickpea mango recipe before? CheesePlease brings us a delicious dish that's great for day and night.

Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits. There is something that is so flavorful and fresh about their sweet taste and texture. This cold salad is perfect for a cool, healthy lunch.

For the recipe, visit her blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.

party planning

9 Festive Margarita Glasses For Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is all about one thing: margaritas.

Cinco de Mayo is all about one thing: margaritas. (And tasty tacos, of course.) This Sunday, spruce up your 'rita routine with glasses that bring the color and flair the celebration deserves. Enjoy delicious margaritas poolside or inside — either way, the likes of confetti and cactus glasses will help you toast to the celebration and, most importantly, get your fiesta on. Bottoms up!

Spring

The 10 Best Back-Patio Beverages

We can just see it now — sitting on the backyard patio under the sun sipping on our favorite drinks.

We can just see it now — sitting on the backyard patio under the sun sipping on our favorite drinks. Luckily, thanks to the warmer weather that's here, we can make that happen as soon as this afternoon. That's why we've rounded up some of our favorite drinks to enjoy outside. There's something for everyone, like Champagne cocktails for your boozy brunches and Arnold Palmers for more laid-back afternoons. Cheers to savoring Spring with these refreshing beverages in hand!

Eco

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle With 8 Restored Kitchen Items

Upcycled, recycled — either way you spin it, there's something special about items that get another life.

Upcycled, recycled — either way you spin it, there's something special about items that get another life. That's why we're loving these kitchen tools made out of everything from steel to old Coca-Cola bottles. This Earth Day, clean your veggies and serve your drinks knowing you're using products that have been made out of recycled material. All you have to do for your part is shop on. Does it get any easier than that?

Spring

Channel Popeye and Cook Up These Spring Spinach Recipes

While Popeye may have preferred the canned stuff, this season we're all about fresh spinach recipes.

While Popeye may have preferred the canned stuff, this season we're all about fresh spinach recipes. The Spring vegetable is actually more versatile than you'd think. Ever put spinach in your tacos? Probably not — until now. Ahead, check out some of our favorite and oh-so-savory green dishes.

savory sights

Savory Sight: Whiskey Steak Tacos

We're not waiting until Cinco de Mayo to try out this recipe.

We're not waiting until Cinco de Mayo to try out this recipe. To make these sweet whiskey tacos from southerngirlskitchen, it's all about the unexpected marinade that calls for sugar, bourbon, and spices.

For the recipe, visit her blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.

Spring

The Best Spring Snaps on Instagram

Stocking up on pineapples and seasonal veggies lately?

Stocking up on pineapples and seasonal veggies lately? The answer's probably yes, since so many of you have been snapping pictures of your delicious Spring produce and foods on Instagram. There's no doubt we're loving all the bright colors and flavors (we can just about taste them) coming through. Click on to see some of our favorite pictures, and don't forget to keep tagging your bites on Instagram with #savorysight all season long. Here's to seeing Spring in our feeds and on our plates!

savory sights

Savory Sight: Baked Curried Carrot Chips

Got carrots sitting in your fridge?

Got carrots sitting in your fridge? Spruce them up with this basked curried carrot chip recipe from GraceDickinson that will you have grabbing one after another.

A healthy, easy-to-make snack!

For more — and the recipe — visit her blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.

party planning

15 Fun but Classy Cakes For Grooms

Why shouldn't his cake be just as involved?

Why shouldn't his cake be just as involved? These days, groom's cakes are just as important as the main wedding cake. The main departure from a traditional wedding cake is that the design is usually a little lighter, and many reflect personality and hobbies. That said, we've searched the web for some tasteful cakes that are worthy of any groom on his big day. From gadget to hiking themes, we bet you'll find something for your guy that's full of personality without being cheesy. Have a look!

savory sights

Savory Sight: Cinnamon Apple Cake

We can so see ourselves munching on this cinnamon apple sugar cake from Running to the Kitchen while we dive into a good book on Sunday morning.

We can so see ourselves munching on this cinnamon apple sugar cake from Running to the Kitchen while we dive into a good book on Sunday morning. It's moist with a touch of sweet and topped with pecan crumble.

Grab a cup of tea and dig in!

For more — and the recipe — visit her blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.

Food News

Take Us Out to the Ball Game: 10 Stadium Bites We're Craving

It's hard to believe that baseball opening day is upon us.

It's hard to believe that baseball opening day is upon us. Something else that might also be hard to believe? That you can find a growing assortment of gourmet eats at stadiums across the country. That's right — forget peanuts and cracker jacks. These are foods you'll want to munch on even after you're done rooting for the home team. Without further ado, here are 10 baseball foods — some local favorites, others designed by iconic chefs — that we can't wait to get our hands on.

kitchen tools

Silly and Fun Kitchen Finds For April Fools' Day

We'd be lying if we said we didn't enjoy a good April Fools' Day prank.

We'd be lying if we said we didn't enjoy a good April Fools' Day prank. We knew we had to do something fun for the "holiday." Our take? Rounding up silly kitchen tools. You won't find any jokes here, but some of these finds might fool you into thinking they're something else — at the very least, they're awesome conversation starters. Click on and let the good times roll.

recipes

37 Scrumptious Recipes We Made This March

What a month March was.

What a month March was. It felt like every week there was a celebration, from St. Patrick's Day to Passover to the start of Spring all the way through Easter. The best part is we had plenty of excuses to hit the kitchen and try out some new recipes. Even though another month has come and gone, these delectable dishes (think yummy chocolate chip pancakes) are ones you'll want to make this April and beyond. Get clicking to get cooking.