Do you think the name Lady Fingers originated as the result of an unfortunate bakery accident?

Answer 1

Lady Fingers (called Savoiardi in Italian, meaning "from Savoy") are light, sweet, sponge cakes roughly shaped like a rather large, fat finger. They are not to be confused with the Lady's Finger, another name for the vegetable okra. Today, their most common usage is in tiramisu, where they are soaked with strong espresso and topped with sweetened mascarpone cheese.

They originated in the late 15th century at the court of the Duchy of Savoy, and were created to mark the occasion of a visit of the King of France.

Later they were given the name Savoiardi and recognised as an "official" court biscuit (cookie in AmE). They were particularly appreciated by the young members of the court and offered to visitors as a symbol of the local cuisine

Answer 2

I hate that it's the afternoon where you are and I'm like...tired and whatever. Your brain is a new baby and mine is an old man. Now that I have that out of the way I'd like to ask if I may call you Farmer Pickle from now on. Tomorrow morning I'll think of something less revelatory and edit it in.

Answer 3

Its always grossed me out. Luckily the dish is so awesome I can look past it, but I think it could have been a favorite had I not imagine severed fingers on a plate from the age of 7.

Answer 4

LOL probably not (I hope not) probably cause they look like that or because they are made for ladies and they are to be eaten with the fingers.

Answer 5

It doesn't have to be a bakery accident, you know...

Answer 6

I would say more on the line of cheap tissues.

Answer 7

ladies ia actually called as okra

Answer 8

I'm more concerned with butterfinger right now

Answer 9

Thats really funny and cute....but I think is because they are delicate and sweet.

Answer 10

LoL that very well could be

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