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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.

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Summer Caesar Balsamic Salad Recipe

Probably the best thing about working from home in the summertime is stepping outside at 11:45 am and picking cherry tomatoes off the vine and…

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How to Make a Mosquito Bucket

Controlling mosquitoes in your yard is easy when you make a mosquito bucket. Often called the Mosquito Bucket of Doom, this homemade hack helps you…

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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.…

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