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My name is Lucy Mercer. I’m a writer, photographer, traveller, gardener and cook. Words are always with me, a phrase or sentence or paragraph continually working itself out in my brain’s endless stream of prose.
A Cook and Her Books is about sharing what I love to talk about: gardening, food and travel. I believe in creativity, connection and collaboration. Follow me here and on Facebook and Instagram for posts about what’s growing, what’s cooking and what’s going on.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Cumin-Kissed Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
This story first appeared on my blogspot blog in June 2011. It’s hotter than H-E-double hockey sticks outside, and I’m in the mood for soup.…
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This recipe first appeared on my blogspot blog in November 2012. My love of baking started early and truly at my mother’s apron strings. When…
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3 Sweet Native Flowers in My Garden
Summer is full of surprises in my landscape. Between the natives that I’ve planted and the ones already in the garden, there’s always something blooming.…