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Welcome to My World
My name is Lucy Mercer. I’m a writer, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend, in no particular order. Or maybe that is a particular order because 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 my space to share what I love to talk about: gardening and food, with a side of creativity and connection. 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
A Visit to Wave Hill Garden
Wave Hill in the Bronx is a garden where you can experience art or maybe it’s the other way around. Take a little tour of Wave Hill with me.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Bookmark my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. These are my tried-and-true favorites for my family’s feast.
Favorite Virtual Garden Backgrounds
Make your virtual meeting room glow with beautiful digital garden backgrounds.