SC - Lebkuchen

[Laura Bethard]

> Thomas, where does the 'leb-' come from, in the word
> 'lebkuchen'?  Maybe that will help us define the difference 
> between the cookie and Kateryn's idea of a honey-spice 
> mixture.

According to "Foods of the World: Germany", the word "lebzelter"
means "gingerbread maker".  Perhaps "lebkuchen" means "kuchen
maker"?

just a guess

Richenza

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