Sweet Greetings from the Medicis
The Medici family gave its home city of Florence more than just impressive tombs and the invention of “Grand Cuisine,” exported to Paris by Catherine de’ Medici. They also gave it this treat, made—according to the original recipe—of almonds, candied citrus, honey, and spices. But how does it concern the Medicis? Simple—the noble Florentine women reportedly passed time by pressing wave patterns into the chocolate dipped underside of these cookies with their beautiful combs.