Why Make This at Home? You know those store-bought salads that can be a bit bland or overly salty? Let’s turn the tables! Making your own boiled chicken salad is …
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.

