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03/10/2026

If there’s one good thing about Melbourne deciding to rain non-stop this spring, it’s the backyard patch absolutely thriving right now.
Today’s harvest:
Crisp snow peas
broad beans
Fresh, tender lettuce for tonight’s salad
And the cauliflower … honestly thriving way harder than I expected!
We definitely haven’t been short on water lately, but seeing the garden this lush makes the grey skies totally worth it.
How are your spring beds holding up with all the wet weather?

30/09/2026

A promise made, a promise kept! 🎣✨
Master 7 has had “go fishing” at the top of his wish list for what feels like forever. With busy family schedules, spending an entire day waiting on a quiet riverbank wasn’t quite on the cards—so we took a detour to along the Maroondah Highway.
Best decision ever. No tangled lines, no endless waiting—just the sheer joy of watching him hook his very own catch.
Three fresh rainbow trout later, we headed straight back to the kitchen, crisped them up in the pan, and turned the day’s adventure straight into dinner. Another childhood core memory unlocked! 🐟💛

27/09/2026

Opening this tiffin box feels like traveling straight back to my school lunch break.
My mom always made sure our dabbas were packed with real, nourishing fuel long before “mindful eating” was a buzzword. Here is what a classic, balanced Kerala school lunch looks like:
Matta Rice (Parboiled Rice): Complex carbs for sustained energy to power through the afternoon.
Stir-fry Veggies (Thoran): Packed with fiber and that essential crunch.
Parippu (Moong Dal): Light, comforting, and easy to digest.
Pulissery: Tangy, coconut-and-yogurt curry naturally loaded with probiotics for gut health.
Fish Fry & Fluffy Egg Omelet: The ultimate protein duo that everyone in class tried to steal.
Nothing matches the comfort of home-cooked food packed with love. What was your favorite school lunch box memory?

26/09/2026

There is a quiet rhythm to rainy days that slows everything down in the best way possible.
Started the morning resetting the house, finding the perfect spot for fresh blooms in a new vase, and letting the cool air roll in. By late afternoon, the rain softened just enough for warm ada, a steaming cup of chai, and a quiet walk through the backyard.
Brushing past damp petals, breathing in the wet earth, watching raindrops cling to every leaf—it’s grounding in a way nothing else is. Your backyard truly is your therapy. 🌿🤍
What is your favourite way to spend a quiet, rainy afternoon?
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22/09/2026

There is something deeply grounding about the gentle, rhythmic crackle of fresh herbs settling into warm coconut oil.
Long before elaborate haircare routines and shelf-loads of serums took over the world, our grandmothers knew a quiet secret: the best remedies don’t come from a lab—they come straight from the garden and the kitchen hearth.
In our family, this traditional Kachiya Enna (slow-infused herbal hair oil) is more than just a recipe; it is a ritual passed down through generations. Even after moving across oceans to Australia, this is the one tradition I never left behind. Whether it’s oiling my daughter’s hair before a bath or taking a slow Sunday evening to massage my own scalp, this fragrant green oil has been our constant anchor.
It all begins with fresh botanicals:
Fresh curry leaves and cooling aloe vera gel for strength and natural luster.
Shallots (small red onions), nature’s powerhouse for scalp vitality.
A handful of aromatic tulsi (holy basil) and cooling panikoorka (Indian borage) leaves, ground together into a fine, fragrant herbal paste.
We gently simmer this paste in pure, cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil over a patient, low flame. As the moisture slowly evaporates, the oil transforms—drinking in the deep, rich green of the herbs.
The traditional grandmother’s test for perfection? Dropping in a couple of black peppercorns and a pinch of cumin seeds. When they gently crackle and float without burning, you know the oil has reached its ideal infusion.
It cools into liquid gold: herbal, earthy, and soothing. Applying it warm to the scalp melts the day away, conditioning every strand while keeping our roots connected to where we come from.

16/09/2026

Garden stroll ➡️ Fresh chutney ➡️ Free plants on the windowsill. 🍃

Today’s reel has a little bit of everything: a walk through the lush mint patch, a quick look at stress-free water propagation, and the easiest garden-to-table chutney you’ll ever make.
Quick Garden Mint Chutney:
1 handful fresh mint leaves
1 handful fresh coriander
2 cloves garlic
A small k**b of ginger
1–2 green chillies (adjust for your spice level)
Fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 spoonful thick yoghurt (keeps it bright, creamy, and lush!)
Blend everything into a fine paste. It’s vibrant, zesty, and pairs effortlessly with hot fried snacks, drizzled over chaat, or spread thick inside a sandwich.
Once you’ve made the chutney, don’t toss the spare stems—strip the lower leaves, pop them in a jar of clean water on the windowsill, and watch roots appear in days.
Save this recipe for your next garden harvest! 🍃

10/09/2026

ഒരു സാരി പ്രേമിയായ എന്നെ സംബന്ധിച്ച്, സാരിയുടുക്കാൻ ഒരു കാരണം കിട്ടിയാൽ പിന്നെ വേറൊന്നും നോക്കാനില്ല! 💛✨

But today feels extra special—it’s R U OK? Day! 🌼
നമ്മുടെ ഒരു ചെറിയ വാക്കോ, ഒരു ചിരിയോ മതി ചിലരുടെ ദിവസത്തെ ശോഭയുള്ളതാക്കാൻ

Are you really OK? Don’t forget to check in on someone you care about today. 💛✨

09/09/2026

An Instagram photo is not worth trampling a farmer’s hard work. Respect private property and Victoria’s biosecurity laws. 🙏🌾

This is an urgent message for our Malayali and broader Indian community here in Victoria. Seeing the recent news about unauthorized visitors trespassing on private canola fields across Melbourne and regional Victoria is both embarrassing and deeply disappointing.
Farmers pour months of relentless effort, sweat, and resources into these crops. It is their livelihood, not an unvetted public backdrop for social media content. Trampling fields, spreading biosecurity risks and soil diseases, or damaging fences just to grab a quick snapshot is completely unacceptable.
If you are looking for scenic spots to take photos, Melbourne is full of stunning, completely public locations. You can walk through city parks like Flagstaff Gardens or Fitzroy Gardens, or explore countless picturesque streetscapes without crossing onto private land.
If visiting a blooming canola field is on your bucket list, do it legally and ethically. Head to dedicated farm-tourism destinations such as The Shiraz Republic in Heathcote. For a small entry fee, they welcome visitors to walk among the canola trails, take as many photos and videos as they like, and enjoy w**e tastings and artisan cheese boards while actively supporting the local farming community.
Before packing up the car for a photoshoot, do proper research. Respect the land, respect the farmers, and ensure our community is recognized for integrity and courtesy—not trespassing.


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Also
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival runs from September 12 to October 11, 2026, at the Tesselaar Flower Farm in Silvan, Victoria.

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