Every great family recipe begins with a story.

For Lucy, that story began in Northern Michigan.

Every summer as a young girl, she would leave behind the noise of everyday life and travel north to a place where time seemed to slow down. Days were spent wandering through pine forests, swimming in crystal-clear lakes, picking wild berries, and exploring nature with bare feet and endless curiosity.

It was there that she first learned what it meant to live close to the earth.

Long before organic food became popular, Lucy's family believed in simple ingredients, homemade meals, and gathering around the kitchen table. Fresh fruit came from local farms. Vegetables came from nearby gardens. Desserts were baked from scratch and shared with family and friends.

Among her favorite memories were warm chocolate cookies cooling on the counter, their aroma filling the cottage after a long day outdoors. Those moments became more than memories — they became a feeling. A feeling of comfort, connection, and belonging.

At the same time, Lucy developed a fascination with the natural world around her. The roots, plants, herbs, and wild landscapes of Northern Michigan sparked a lifelong appreciation for nature's simple gifts and the stories hidden beneath the surface.

Years later, those two passions came together.

• The nostalgia of homemade chocolate cookies.
• The wonder of wild roots and botanical ingredients.
• The joy of gathering and sharing something made with care.

From that inspiration, Lucy & Leo's Licorice Co. was born.

Today, we honor those traditions by crafting premium botanical confections inspired by nature and made for modern families. From rich licorice and handcrafted chocolate cookies to drinking cacao and seasonal treats, every recipe is created with the same values that shaped those Northern Michigan summers: quality ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship, and the belief that food tastes better when it brings people together.

Because the best treats aren't just something you eat.

• They're memories you share.
• They're traditions you pass down.
• They're moments worth savoring.