Hi!  I’m Leana Fraifer, and welcome to my new column: Leana’s Kitchen!

I come from a culture that revolves around food. My passion for baking, however, comes directly from my grandma, Juliet. Even though she lives on the other side of the world in Lebanon we are very close. When I visit her, I help her out in the kitchen, and we exchange craft ideas. At home, working in the kitchen reminds me of our time together, and my love for baking grows. Now, I want to share my love of baking with you, my readers.