Leeks have a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who valued them for various reasons ranging from culinary to medicinal purposes.

Genie Milgrom, author of "Recipes of My Fifteen Grandmothers: Unique Recipes and Stories from the Times of the Crypto-Jews during the Spanish Inquisition," shares her journey of discovering her Jewish heritage that was hidden for generations.

The author recalls childhood memories of her Russian Jewish grandmother's cooking, which featured a mix of Ashkenazi and non-Ashkenazi dishes.