Renu Bhardwaj works in Higher Education and shares recipes with her growing online community. Born in Manchester and now based in Scotland with her husband and two children, Renu's passion is in creating affordable, delicious meals for busy families. Her warmest childhood memories are of her mother's kitchen, the air rich with the aroma of her homemade Indian dishes. As someone who has struggled to find suitable books to introduce her own children to Diwali, she hopes Celebrate Diwali will be a helpful tool for families for years to come. Celebrate Diwali is her first book. Renu was named Food Influencer of the Year at the Scottish Food Influencer Awards 2024.