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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.
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Nut Tassies Recipe
This recipe for nut tassies first appeared on my blogspot blog in December 2010. There are traditions to keep and traditions to make your own,…
Poinsettias for Christmas
I think most people have that moment in the holiday season when it starts to feel like Christmas. For me, it’s when I bring a…
Crispy Sweet Date Candies Recipe
This story and recipe for date candies first appeared on my blogspot blog December 22, 2010. Anyone else remember these sweet treats from their childhood?…