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Cooking, Iowa – A revised edition of an old Penfield favorite has an expanded Sites and Events section. Typical recipes include an Amish-Mennonite Tapioca Pudding from Kalona; Czech Kolaches from the Czech Village, Cedar Rapids; a Danish Kringle from Elk Horn; Norwegian Rye Bread from Decorah; or Dutch Currant Bread from Pella. Band night, church social, or just backyard ice cream recipes preserve a culture that still prevails in many Iowa communities. There are prize recipes for preserving the bounty of the backyard garden, including pickles, chutneys, jams, and jellies. And with an air of