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Watermelon Cake: The Secret to Dessert That Looks Like Summer, Feels Like Childhood

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why I Made This Honestly, I lost my mind over the idea of using watermelon as a cake. Not because it’s a cake, but because it smells like fresh-cut grass …

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Watermelon Cake: The Summer Dessert Nobody Saw Coming

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Forget everything you thought you knew about cake This isn’t about intricate layers or whipped frosting. It’s about something I never expected to crave like a midnight snack—slicing into a …

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Watermelon Cake That Looks Like a Salad — Because It Is

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Usually, cake feels like a big, sweet lie—so much flour and sugar disguised as celebration. But this watermelon cake? It’s a whole different vibe. I first made it after reading …

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Watermelon Granita: A Freezer Escape from Reality

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why this frozen thing matters right now It’s not about the perfect scoop or even the sugary-rind look. It’s about that moment your nose catches the crisp scent of watermelon—fresh, …

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Watermelon Cake: The Summertime Dessert That Feels Like a Secret

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

No, this isn’t your usual cake. When I first made a watermelon cake, it felt more like a science experiment than a dessert. I didn’t expect a slice of cold, …

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Watermelon Cake: The Summertime Dessert That Feels Like a Secret

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

No, this isn’t your usual cake. When I first made a watermelon cake, it felt more like a science experiment than a dessert. I didn’t expect a slice of cold, …

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Watermelon Granita: A Secret Weapon for Hot Days and Heartbreaks

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why I Make Watermelon Granita When Nothing Else Matters This isn’t about the perfect dessert or some fancy culinary experiment. It’s about what happens when you wake up and realize …

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Watermelon Granita: The Secret Weapon for Lazy Summer Days

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why This Matters Right Now Every year, around this time, I find myself chasing that perfect cool-down. Not just cold, but that whisper-thin layer of ice that melts so fast …

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Watermelon Granita: The Unexpected Chill That Clears Your Head

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I didn’t plan this. Just grabbed a half-eaten watermelon that was too ripe to save, cut into chunks, and left it on the counter. Then I noticed the way the …

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Watermelon Granita: The Cold Slice I Didn’t See Coming

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Ever slice into a ripe watermelon and get that punch of clean freshness? It’s the smell that hits you first—almost peppermint-y, with a whisper of grassy sweetness, like the fruit …

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About Me

I’m Mark Renshaw, the creator of Val’s Recipe Box, a food blog dedicated to preserving the heart and soul of home cooking.

This project started as a simple tribute to my grandmother, Val, whose handwritten recipe cards were my first lessons in the kitchen.

Her dishes weren’t just meals; they were stories, memories, and acts of love.

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  • Watermelon Cake: The Secret to Dessert That Looks Like Summer, Feels Like Childhood
    By Mark Renshaw
  • Watermelon Cake: The Summer Dessert Nobody Saw Coming
    By Mark Renshaw
  • Watermelon Cake That Looks Like a Salad — Because It Is
    By Mark Renshaw
  • Watermelon Granita: A Freezer Escape from Reality
    By Mark Renshaw
  • Watermelon Cake: The Summertime Dessert That Feels Like a Secret
    By Mark Renshaw
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