“Dolley” Named Best in US Historical Fiction
“Dolley Madison and the War of 1812” has been named “Best in US Historical Fiction” by Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards of Fall 2021. Huzzah!...
Author Chat with Melissa Face
Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Author Libby McNamee September 1, 2021melissafacewrites This month I am thrilled to be chatting with my friend and fellow Bookish Road Trip administrator, Libby ...
Author Interview
Thank you for the great piece, Salisbury Life Magazine! And thanks for the excellent interview, Lex Bampton! Huzzah!...
Dolley Madison’s Fairy Butter — Recipe
Legendary for her entertaining, Dolley Madison spent an astronomical $50 a day on food while living at the President’s House. Fairy butter was among her favorite recipes, and she often served it to ...
Dolley Madison’s Woodbury Cinnamon Teacakes – Recipe
1 large egg, separatedpinch of salt1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour2 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground ci...
The White House Easter Roll
On Easter Monday way back in 1810, Dolley Madison hosted America’s first Egg Roll out on the hilly lawn of the Capitol. The children competed to see whose hard-boiled egg would travel the farthest d...
The Bleak Winter of 1814
Alas, we find ourselves in the doldrums of winter while still battling the pandemic. In the spirit of “misery loves company,” I would like to share a little-known time in American history when tim...