Turn your Easter into the colors of the rainbow with these Pride-themed shortbread treats
Celebrate Easter with Pride this yearLooking for a delicious way to celebrate Pride a little early this Easter? Then, the Shortbread Society has two limited edition rainbow-colored treats shipped nationwide for you and the family.The Rainbow Shortbread features almond shortbread layered in the six classic Pride colors, dipped in dark chocolate, and sprinkled with the colors of the rainbow.The Pride Millionaire’s Shortbread swirls the same rainbow colors into rich caramel and dark chocolate. Best of all, a portion of sales from both goes directly to LGBTQ+ organizations close to their hearts, including the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative and the Hudson Pride Center.The Shortbread Society is the brainchild of Christine Legge and her husband Francis, better known as Chef Scottish Francis. Together, the power couple and firm LGBTQ+ allies have turned a humble Scottish tradition into a decadent dessert experience.The meaning of Pride is personal for these two strong allies. “We don’t just celebrate Pride in June,” Christine says. “We’ve been part of the community since we were kids.”Long before the brand became a household name, they were quietly doing pop-ups at the Stonewall Inn – slipping in with trays of rainbow shortbread on Thursday afternoons and connecting with customers one slice at a time. These connections helped shape both their brand and their values.Born and raised in Scotland, MasterChef alum Francis learned to make traditional shortbread from his grandmother when he was only five. That original family recipe still forms the foundation of every tray they bake. “We’re not just baking cookies,” Francis says. “We’re creating dessert experiences.”You can learn more about the Shortbread Society and its Pride-themed treats shortbread treats for Easter at shortbreadsociety.com.
Celebrate Easter with Pride this year
Looking for a delicious way to celebrate Pride a little early this Easter? Then, the Shortbread Society has two limited edition rainbow-colored treats shipped nationwide for you and the family.
The Rainbow Shortbread features almond shortbread layered in the six classic Pride colors, dipped in dark chocolate, and sprinkled with the colors of the rainbow.
The Pride Millionaire’s Shortbread swirls the same rainbow colors into rich caramel and dark chocolate. Best of all, a portion of sales from both goes directly to LGBTQ+ organizations close to their hearts, including the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative and the Hudson Pride Center.
The Shortbread Society is the brainchild of Christine Legge and her husband Francis, better known as Chef Scottish Francis. Together, the power couple and firm LGBTQ+ allies have turned a humble Scottish tradition into a decadent dessert experience.
The meaning of Pride is personal for these two strong allies. “We don’t just celebrate Pride in June,” Christine says. “We’ve been part of the community since we were kids.”
Long before the brand became a household name, they were quietly doing pop-ups at the Stonewall Inn – slipping in with trays of rainbow shortbread on Thursday afternoons and connecting with customers one slice at a time. These connections helped shape both their brand and their values.
Born and raised in Scotland, MasterChef alum Francis learned to make traditional shortbread from his grandmother when he was only five. That original family recipe still forms the foundation of every tray they bake. “We’re not just baking cookies,” Francis says. “We’re creating dessert experiences.”
You can learn more about the Shortbread Society and its Pride-themed treats shortbread treats for Easter at shortbreadsociety.com.
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