Thumb Print Cookies Ingredients: 1 ¾ c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¾ c. (1 ½ sticks) butter ½ c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 sp. pure vanilla Assorted jams for filling cookies (or chocolate kisses) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Line baking sheet with parchment paper In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. (about 3 minutes) Add in egg and vanilla, beat an additional minute Add ½ dry mixture and mix, then add rest until it’s all mixed well. Scoop out 1” balls onto prepared cookie ..read more

The List Lassies Holiday 2021 edition– Brenna Ash, Lori Ann Bailey, Eliza Knight, and Madeline Martin Every year we bring you our top gift giving ideas. Here’s 2021’s recap if you missed them. Day One: Brenna Ash shared: Laptop Desk My first pick is this awesome lap desk. It’s light-weight and just the right size for cozying up to work in your favorite chair. It comes In various designs (I have the marble look), a felt space for your mouse, a slot for your phone and it’s super easy to travel with! If you have someone that likes to work in different places, this gift is perfect! Check it out a ..read more

Last year for the Historical Romance Cookie Hop, I experimented with a new cookie, so this year, I thought I’d continue along that vein and attempt to make my husband’s favorite, Linzer Tarts. They turned out amazing, but they are the most difficult cookies I’ve ever made. (I ground my own almonds into almond flour.) I’m so glad I made them though. They’re even better the second day after they’ve been stored in an air-tight container. The dusted confectioners’ sugar on top reminded me of snow and in turn, the history of snowmen. No one knows when the first snowman was built. According to Bob ..read more

The List Lassies – Brenna Ash, Lori Ann Bailey, Eliza Knight, and Madeline Martin Every year we bring you our top gift giving ideas. Here’s 2020’s recap if you missed them. Day One – Madeline shared – Eufy vacuum https://amzn.to/3mhxp88  Day Two – Lori shared – phone camera tripod – great for zoom calls with family and friends. https://amzn.to/2Jgjvov Day Three – Eliza shared — Village Naturals Therapy Mineral Bath Soak Variety Set 3 Pack – Restless Nights, Aches & Pain, Stress & Tension: https://amzn.to/33rq1zW Lavendar Epsom Salts: https://amzn.to/3qaRwHF Plain Epsom Salts: ht ..read more

We celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah at my house. The last two years, I’ve shared Christmas cookie recipes, Christmas Eve Cookies and Christmas Fudge. This year I thought I would share a traditional Jewish pastry. These treats are versatile and great for any occasion. The two on the left are made with walnut and brown sugar filling, the two on the right are made with raspberry preserves as filling. Traditional Rugelach Makes 32 cookies. 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter – softened to room temperature 1 bar (8 oz.) cream cheese – softened to room temperature 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teasp ..read more

I just made this fudge to take to the pot-luck for the cast in the play my youngest son is in. Everyone who tried it loved it and it was simple to make. My youngest son in part of his costume for The Gift of the Magi. My middle son keeping the pot stirred so it doesn’t stick. Christmas Fudge Ingredients: 2 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt Christmas sprinkles Line and 8X8 baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate, condensed milk ..read more

Exciting news… I’m part of a new (ish) podcast with Eliza Knight and Madeline Martin. We started up on Valentine’s day and since we’re posting every week, we already have nine episodes. Each week we have a thirty minute episode where we individually explore an aspect of history and share what we’re drinking and reading. Once a month we have an hour long episode where you get all three of us for our happy hour. My latest episode is up now and I’m diving in and giving you the quick down and dirty on Mary, Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce. http://historybooksandwine.buzzsprout.com/214779/1024 ..read more

List Lassies – 10 Days of Valentine’s Gift Ideas Recap This month, The List Lassies went beyond chocolate and flowers! (although we love those too!) Here’s the list that Lori Ann Bailey, Eliza Knight and Madeline Martin put together of our favorite things and shared over 10 days on our FaceBook pages. ***Please note prices are subject to change – we are putting the prices they are as of this article*** Item 1 Unstable Unicorns Your kids reach a certain age where teddy bears and chocolates don’t always reflect who they are. This gift is perfect for older boys in your life…. (great for girls ..read more