My Vappichi owns a Chayakada (Teashop) which is famous for its Unna kaya (deep fried stuffed plantain), kaipola (steamed plantain cake), Arikadukka (fried stuffed mussel) and our famous keema samosa prepared using a secret family recipe. My Ummichi (mother) ran an Attar (perfume) shop. My Ummichi has excellent selling skills which was why there was a huge demand for her perfumes in our Kozhipuram village and also in the nearby towns