Srividhya Gopalakrishnan, known as the creator behind Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen (VVK), is a passionate food blogger, home cook, and photographer. Originally from Tamil Nadu, India, Srividhya now resides in New Jersey with her family. A full-stack engineer by profession with a Master’s degree in Computer Science, she balances her love for coding with an equal passion for cooking. Inspired by her mother, who introduced her to traditional South Indian cuisine, Srividhya started cooking at the age of 13. Her culinary roots run deep, with a grandfather who owned a restaurant and a grandmother who ran a home-based mess. These influences, combined with her personal love for food, laid the foundation for her blog, which she started in 2009 to preserve family recipes. As Srividhya's cooking journey evolved, so did her blog. Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen now features over 850 vegetarian and vegan recipes, spanning from traditional South Indian dishes to innovative fusion meals. Her love for culinary experimentation is evident in her wide range of Instant Pot recipes, savory bakes, and eggless desserts. Srividhya's blog is more than just a collection of recipes—it reflects her journey as a mom, wife, and enthusiastic cook who aims to create wholesome, family-friendly meals. In addition to her blog, Srividhya is the author of two cookbooks: Instant Pot Vegetarian Cookbook and The Essential South Indian Cookbook. With her husband and son by her side as her biggest supporters, Srividhya continues to inspire home cooks around the world with her flavorful, approachable recipes. Beyond cooking, she is also an avid gardener, sharing her journey with her readers as she grows her own vegetables.