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Family kept treasures amid Christmas kitchen keepsakes
In Story City, Mabel Johnson gifts family heirloom kitchen utensils used for years, from lefse rolling pins to toothpick holders. Kay Munson of Iowa State notes antiques add value through history and instruction, while Johnson recalls gifting her mother’s rolling pin and teaching lefse recipes, making priceless presents without cost.
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Story City
Mabel Johnson
Kay Munson
Iowa State University
Lefse
Munson