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The Accidental Charm of Strawberry Lemonade Cake in Spring

June 28, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

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 …

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The Secret to Perfect Strawberry Shortbread Cookies: It’s All About the Hands

June 28, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why Hands Matter More Than Ingredients I’ve made lots of cookies. But these? They’re the ones I get my fingers into. I’ll tell you. There’s something about kneading cold butter …

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies That Hide a Secret Ingredient

June 28, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Ever wonder what happens when you swap out half the sugar for freeze-dried strawberries? I started messing around one afternoon, just craving something different. Something that surprises your taste buds …

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Strawberry Matcha Cake: A Surprise in Every Slice

June 28, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

I skipped the usual vanilla or chocolate today. Instead, I stumbled into the kitchen craving something that smelled like a garden in early June — fresh strawberries warming in the …

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Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes: Unexpected Summer Bliss

June 28, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why I Almost Didn’t Make These Because honestly, I was supposed to be making something else entirely. A quiet night, craving something fresh but not wanting the fuss. I keep …

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Unexpectedly Fun: Glazed Fresh Strawberry Tart with a Crunchy Edge

June 28, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why I Started Making This I bought a pint of strawberries without thinking much, just because they looked shiny and cheap at the market. Then I got home, smelled that …

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Watermelon Cake: The Secret to Dessert That Looks Like Summer, Feels Like Childhood

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why I Made This Honestly, I lost my mind over the idea of using watermelon as a cake. Not because it’s a cake, but because it smells like fresh-cut grass …

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Watermelon Cake: The Summer Dessert Nobody Saw Coming

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Forget everything you thought you knew about cake This isn’t about intricate layers or whipped frosting. It’s about something I never expected to crave like a midnight snack—slicing into a …

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Watermelon Cake That Looks Like a Salad — Because It Is

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

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 …

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Watermelon Granita: A Freezer Escape from Reality

June 27, 2025 by Mark Renshaw

Why this frozen thing matters right now It’s not about the perfect scoop or even the sugary-rind look. It’s about that moment your nose catches the crisp scent of watermelon—fresh, …

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About Me

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.

Recent Recipes

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats That Make You Feel Like a Breakfast Trader Joe’s Find
    By Mark Renshaw
  • Unexpected Sweetness: Strawberry Rhubarb Applesauce with a Twist
    By Mark Renshaw
  • Strawberry Cheesecake That Makes You Feel Like a Kid Again
    By Mark Renshaw
  • 35 Sweet & Delicious Vegan Strawberry Desserts You Haven’t Tried Before
    By Mark Renshaw
  • Lemon Strawberry Crumb Bars: A Unexpected Nostalgic Twist
    By Mark Renshaw
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