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 …
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.

