

The group has included influential figures such as George Washington, Ben Franklin, J. Freemasons are well known worldwide, with an estimated 2 million members - more than 1 million of whom are in the U.S. There are secret societies whose members have wielded considerable influence and power that are very real and still operate to this day. Whatever their purpose, these organizations are thought to have significant influence on the outside world, largely because of the powerful people known to be members. Some seek power for their members, while others are dedicated to charity.

Many restrict admittance based on gender, religion, or occupation. Not just anyone can be a member of these groups. These organizations, which have developed their own rituals and require membership oaths, exist for numerous reasons and have popped up over the centuries. Many of these groups are thought to be ancient, mysterious gatherings of powerful men who get together and tip the balance of world power in their favor. “I think for so long we were trying to find a thing to do together to showcase our talents and this all came together in one beautiful mix and it's the Shortbread Society,” said Christine Legge.įind out more on Instagram or societies have captured the imagination of the public for centuries. The experience of creating this sweet society after has been a good one for Francis and Christine. It's like this tooth-breaking thing, but in Scotland it's this soft, beautiful, buttery, salty experience and it's really fantastic,” said Francis Legge, who added it’s the original cookie. "Everybody is used to the shortbread that you find in like aisle three of the supermarket. Shortbread Society has also since signed on with Goldbelly for nationwide delivery of the treats, which may not be like any shortbread folks have tasted before.

Delivery is provided at pop-ups around the five boroughs. Then when they are given “membership,” they can order and make payments online. Those seeking shortbread simply go to the Society’s Instagram page and send a message. “We started making it and doing these secret pop-ups, and it really bloomed from there, it's crazy.” "We wanted to do the Shortbread Society and we were going to do it out of the donut shop, but because we both lost our jobs we decided we could not deny people,” said Francis Legge. It’s the biscuit made from sugar, butter and flour.
