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Watermelon Pops That Aren’t Just For Kids

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

The Unexpected Chill Ever thought about how a watermelon popsicle can actually teach you patience? Last summer, I made a batch, but I forgot to check on them. When I …

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The Surprising Art of Freezing Watermelon and Forgetting About It

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I never thought I’d be that person who puts ice cubes in a glass of watermelon. It’s a small act, right? But something about freezing chunks of watermelon, then turning …

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Watermelon Pops That Make You Feel Like a Kid Again — But Cooler

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I never thought about how I’d be craving the sound of the watermelon knife slicing through summer’s best fruit when it’s 2 a.m. and I can’t sleep. It’s not about …

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The Watermelon Sauna: Cool Off with an Unexpected Twist

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Forget Smoothies, Think Watermelon Sauna I started doing this weird thing last summer—cutting wedges of watermelon, then sticking them in the freezer until they’re just firm enough to make your …

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Watermelon Pops That Won’t Melt Your Brain — Just Your Face With Smiles

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

It’s Not Just About Cooling Off I used to think watermelon was just a summer snack. Crunching into those cold, juicy bites while the sun beats down. But carving out …

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Watermelon Sorbet: A Surprising Cold Snap in Your Freezer

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Forget Everything You Know About Sorbet I was not expecting to find myself obsessed with watermelon ice. You chop into a ripe melon, it gives off this bright, grassy aroma—like …

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Watermelon Sorbet for When the Fruit Isn’t Big Enough

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Small but mighty I’ve always thought of watermelon as the snack you want whole. The big, heavy wedge, the bright pink juice running down your chin. But what if you …

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Watermelon Sorbet That Smells Like a Summer Breeze in a Bowl

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I’ve been avoiding the freezer aisle for months because honestly, it just feels like an echo chamber of everything I don’t need. But then I saw this watermelon, ripe and …

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The Watermelon Sorbet That Stops You Mid-Bite

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

So, here’s a weird thought. I don’t like my watermelon overly sweet. Never have. Those bright red cubes, so perfect, so expected — but I want something more honest. Something …

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Watermelon Sorbet: An Unexpected Cold Brew Companion

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why I’m Thinking About Watermelon Today I don’t normally get excited about the usual summer stuff. But I found myself craving something odd—something cold, sweet, but not just watermelon juice …

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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.

Recent Recipes

  • 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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