Florentins

The history behind the Florentine (also known as the lace cake) is shrouded in mystery. While common sense would lead one to believe that this deliciously sweet, wafer-thin biscuit originated in the Italian city of Florence, this appears to not be the case. The name Florentine literally means “of Florence”; however, there is little evidence to connect this sweet treat to this Renaissance city. What we do know is that the Florentine originated somewhere in Europe, at some point in the mid-17