The smell gets me first—a burst of ripe strawberries mixed with that tangy citrus punch of fresh mango. Not the usual cupcake aroma, but something more sun-warmed, almost like opening …
Hi there! 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.
