RIYADH: “Cardamom, cloves, ginger and a pinch of saffron that’s the scent that envelops me as my grandparents rush us into their dining room, teasing us that, once again, we’ve barely made it on time,” 16-year-old Lana Ghassan said. That comforting aroma, reminiscent of home and family, is often associated with hospitality, generosity and welcoming hugs at formal family