Why My Mom Ate Turnips—Even Though She Hated Them
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 11 March 2025
⏱️ 14 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor Lorna Jean shares the story of her first Christmas dinner without her dad—and the secret about turnips her mother carried with her for years to not break his heart.
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