It hit me while peeling a watermelon last weekend. The usual stuff—chunks, cubes, wedges—felt lazy. What if I cut it into long, skinny sticks? Like fries. Like something kids might …
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.

