The two salads I offer today are great options not only for the strict vegan but also for those of you who are looking for healthy options in the food department.

I love meat, chicken and fish too much to go vegan, but I do prepare several meals each week that fall into the vegan – or at least vegetarian, if I choose to sneak a little cheese in the recipe – arena.

Pasta is accepted in vegan diets if it has vegan approved ingredients with no animal byproducts. There are many vegan products on the market today, such as veggie burgers and vegan butter, mayonnaise, cheese and substitutes for meat. If you are fond of tofu that also fits the vegan diet.

These salads are very economical. Each one costs less than five or six dollars to prepare, and will serve at least four generous servings and often lots of left overs.

Here is my pasta and broccoli salad, which also works well as a light summer dinner. I make a lot of this salad as it keeps well in the fridge for several days.

Pasta and Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

For the salad

• 1 pound of bowtie pasta
• 4 cups of broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup of cilantro
• 2 cups of thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup of chopped zucchini
• 1 cup of chopped yellow neck squash
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts

For the dressing

• 3/4 cup of olive oil or avocado oil
• Juice of one lemon
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• Two tablespoons each of rosemary, basil, oregano and cumin
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

For the salad

• Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box and allow it to cool.
• Combine all the vegetables in a bowl and gently mix in the pasta.

For the dressing

• Pour all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until fully blended.
• I taste the dressing to see how much, if any, salt and pepper to add.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
• Add the walnuts before serving and gently mix in the salad.

I use all these veggies raw, but you can steam for a few minutes if that is your preference.

The next recipe is my purple potato salad. We rarely have potatoes in our house, but I feel less guilty eating the purple ones as they are claimed to have less starch and more vitamins.

Purple Potato Salad

Ingredients

For the salad

• 3 cups of chopped and cooked purple potatoes
• 1 cup of sliced celery
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 cup of sweet red peppers
• 1/2 cup of chopped raw spinach
• 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds

For the dressing

• 1/2 cup of avocado oil
• 1/4 cup of wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of fresh horseradish
• 2 teaspoons each of curry powder, garlic powder, oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Combine all the chopped veggies in a large bowl.
• Mix the dressing ingredients with a whisk.
• Pour in the dressing with the veggies leaving out the pumpkin seeds.
• Add the pumpkin seeds over the top and gently stir in.

Note: If you prefer a creamy type potato salad try some Vegan Mayonnaise.

Do you make a vegan salad that is nutritious and tasty? Are you living a vegan lifestyle? What are your favorite recipes? Please share something easy to make in the comments below.

Finding the right hair products is no easy feat. Personally, it takes a lot of time, energy and money to find haircare items that work for my hair texture, which is thick, curly and can best be described as type 3C. Thankfully, there’s one brand that’s making the discovery process a whole lot easier (and more affordable), and if you’re not already a part of the Verb fan club, then you definitely should be. For those who may not be familiar, Verb is a hair care brand offering salon-quality products with one clear price point – $18. All products are paraben-free, gluten-free, harmful sulfate-free, and PETA certified cruelty-free. Verb is best known for its Ghost Oil with a cult-like following.

It’s easy to see why: The vegan hair oil promotes shine, smoothes frizz and softens hair in only a couple drops. It’s also lightweight, which is something I look for in hair oils because the wrong product can easily make my hair greasy. And while the item’s overwhelming popularity has spawned an entire range of Ghost Oil products, from shampoos to hairspray, Verb just launched a new hair oil that dare we say may even be better than the OG.

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Upon the release of its Moringa + Jojoba Treatment Oil, I knew I had to try it. After all, if it was anything like Ghost Oil, I knew it would live up to my high expectations. The two products have similar qualities — they’re both vegan, revitalize hair strands and have Moringa Oil as an active ingredient — but while the Ghost Oil is made for smoothing, the Moringa + Jojoba Treatment Oil is a hydrating multi-use oil aimed at reducing breakage, fighting dry scalp, and repairing damaged hair and split ends.

The Jojoba oil repairs and moisturizes to visibly reduce signs of damage, while Moringa oil is rich in fatty acids and works as a deep treatment to hydrate and smooth the hair shaft.

Hydration is a key factor in maintaining healthy hair and skin, making this product a definite go-to for those experiencing lackluster locks. And did I mention the Moringa + Jojoba Treatment Oil can be used on cuticles and to moisturize dry skin? It seriously does it all. But wait, there’s more: It can also be used on all hair types, which as someone with textured hair was a huge pull for me.

Just apply drops directly to the scalp, massage and wash it out (may I suggest Verb’s Hydrating Shampoo?). You can also use it as an overnight deep treatment by adding drops directly to dry hair and washing it out the next day. It’s worth noting that if you’re looking for added hydration (let’s face it, the more hydration the better), you can mix a few drops into the Verb Hydrating Hair Mask. Or, if you’re suffering from a dry, itchy scalp, use the oil as a pre-wash treatment by massaging directly into the scalp before shampooing.

It goes without saying that if you’re a fan of Ghost Oil, then you will definitely need to add Verb’s new Moringa + Jojoba Treatment Oil to your haircare regimen. It’s inexpensive — only $18 — yet proven to reduce breakage by 73 percent and mend split ends by 64 percent. You’ll want to stock up now because something tells me there’s a good chance it could sell out. And while you’re snagging your own bottle, you might as well check out Verb’s wide variety of hair products aimed at a specific hair concerns, whether it’s a curl enhancer, treatments for colored hair or volumizers for thin, flat hair — you’ll be a card-carrying stan in no time.

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Leah McSweeney’s White and Black Moon Print Top at Brunch

Real Housewives of New York Season 13 Episode 1 Fashion

Although she may not be rocking a Star of David just yet (in case you haven’t heard she’s converting to Judaism — welcome to the tribe!), Leah McSweeney still appears to be turning to the skies with her fashion in the RHONY Season 13 premiere with her white and black moon print top. Which at time of writing is still in stock, and if you’re still able to score it after the episode airs…well then Mazel Tov.

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Eboni K. Williams’ Pink Blazer Dress at Brunch

Real Housewives of New York Season 13 Episode 1 Fashion

Although Eboni K. Williams may not have known exactly what to expect before being introduced to the ladies at Sonja’s townhouse (that she still has?) on tonight’s season premiere of RHONY, she should have expected that her pink blazer dress would be featured on our site. And if not, well Eboni get ready because you’re in for a great season of us stealing your style. 

Fashionably,

Faryn

P.S. We were told by Kameron Westcott on Closet Confessions that she finally felt like an “official” housewife once she was featured on our site, so we’re going to assume that’s the case with everyone. 

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