This week in pictures

The most beautiful time of the year in Vermont! Been taking a lot of photos...

View of Mansfield in all it's fall glory from Underhill

This tree in Underhill was fiery red!

Gorgeous yellow trees by the King St Ferry

Sunset view from the Ice House

Kayaking on Lake Champlain

Visiting Kiwi pup at Celie's

Patiently (not so patiently) waiting for a treat

At Celie's - like a painting!

Love the colors - at Celie's

Kithcari lunch with Celie

Pear and Root Chakra Wrap

Finished a BIG order for Ode boutique!

Necklaces for Ode! 

What glorious autumn things have you been up to?

Fall Cleanse with Krissy Leigh Ruddy

Today I'd like to feature the lovely Krissy Ruddy. She is a friend and customer and fellow Burlingtonian and a lovely goddess woman who is a certified holistic health coach and yoga teacher. I've been following her on Facebook and Instagram and today she is starting a 5 day kitchari cleanse and I'm inspired (along with others) to join her. 

I've never done a cleanse before but I did first read about kitchari on Krissy's blog a year ago and since then I've made this dish for dinner several times. It's so delicious and so perfect for this time of year. 

(This photo is from Krissy's site, I'm always so impressed with her food photos and videos - so beautiful.) Kitchari is a traditional Ayurvedic dish that's known for its ability to detox the body and balance all three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. The goal is to cleanse the body in a gentle manner, kitchari provides ample nutrients while pushing the junk out of your body. It's made with mung beans, basmati rice, seasonal vegetables, ghee, and spices. Mung beans are known for their ability to remove toxins from the body and they are a great source of protein. The key is to use seasonal ingredients of what's available locally because Ayurveda is linked to the natural transition of the seasons. Last week I listened to Krissy's webinar, she is so knowledgeable and her manner is very honest, warm, funny and real. I truly enjoyed listening while I finished up a bunch of jewelry. I'm a bit nervous but excited to try this little adventure with the support of Krissy and others. If you're interested, grab the ingredients and try it too!