May 2026 June 2026 As you might know, we intend to homeschool Vanya. She is now 4.5 years. She understands the concept of schools now - and she is curious about it because her cousins and some of her friends in our circles go to school. So our debates as a family is to convince...
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Aleaf Farm: A Journey to Healthier Living
Ashika and Wasim founded Aleaf Farm in Ulundurpet to promote healthier living through natural farming. Starting on just 30 cents of land, they now cultivate five acres of diverse crops, focusing on heirloom varieties and nutrient-rich produce. Their mission is to share the benefits of naturally grown food and reconnect people with nature.
We Are Now Becoming VaanaVizha
A new name. The same roots. VaanaVizha A celebration of everything under the sky : and of all the lives that make it possible. “Keeping you and the earth, happy!” Local · Organic · Pure THE NAME A Word Big Enough for Everything We Do I started Vivasayee's Life as a blog, a documentation initiative....
Summer VaanaVizha Immersion 2026 - A Farm Experience for Families
This summer, we are opening Vaanavil Farm & Food Forest to families with children aged 8–15 for a very special 4-day farm experience. 📅 Friday morning to Monday evening · 4 days, 3 nights 👨👩👧 2 families per batch · Maximum 8 participants, Minimum 6 participants🌈 Hosted at Vaanavil Farm & Food Forest, Vikramasingapuram, Tirunelveli...
Vaanavil Diaries : January 2026
January was a difficult month for us. A lot of positives happened last month too: We have not been regular with posts as much as we would like to be. Hosting guests, homeschooling Vanya, and running our small organic groceries business has been taking up much of our time. So here is a photo dump...
Karuppu Kavuni Aapam
By now most of us know the history of Karuppu Kavuni - the fragrant black rice that was brought from Burma to Tamil Nadu by the Chettiar community. The first time I learnt about Karuppu Kavuni was a few months after we moved to Tirunelveli in 2018. It looked so exotic and I decided to...
Karuppu Kavuni Sakkarai Pongal Recipe
Deepa Reddy of Paticheri fame, a few years back, featured in and shared with us the beautiful short film Thirunel by Bigshortfilms. From that documentary, I gathered that the word Kavuni is adopted from the Burmese word Kao Hynin, which means Sticky Rice. Karuppu, in Tamil, means black. I love how the language of our food...
Karunkuruvai Idiyappam Recipe
In Tirunelveli, we share more than just a border with Kerala — we share a love for breakfast dishes like idiyappam, appam, and puttu. Most restaurants here in Southern Tamil Nadu serve Idiyappam for Dinner only. At Vaanavil Farm Stay, Noushadya has been offering it for both breakfast as well as dinner to our guests....
Hot & Spicy Pepper Kuzhambu / மிளகு குழம்பு Recipe
For over six years, we have sourced high-quality organic black pepper from Kaani tribesfolk. Our store now features an Organic Pepper Kuzhambu podi, ideal for making a traditional South Indian dish. This blend enhances flavors without additives, offering a wholesome, convenient cooking option for home-cooked meals.
A Bowl of Comfort: Navara Rice Kanji
On days when we want a light meal, we make rice kanji. We had this delicious light Unpolished Navara rice Kanji for lunch few days ago. Paired with Sundakkai (Turkey Berry) kootu and Kollu (Horsegram) thogayal. Here’s how to make Navara Kanji: Navara or Njavara is a variety from Kerala. It has been cultivated in...
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