Why I Didn’t Mean To Make This I wasn’t trying to bake. Just wanted some strawberries and lemons, maybe toss a sponge together while I watched a show. But then …
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.

