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 …
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.
