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Very cool presentation! My husband was iffy about it but ended up loving it! i added a jar of cheese dip to the table and it was a hit! would never make it without having some cheese sauce to drizzle over my servings!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"10\/07\/2010 03:06","GUID":"f94d7eaa7d6344718f3d4ced486b389b","MemberId":4805759,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"deedeeneric","SubmittedDate":"10\/07\/2010 03:06"},{"Comment":"
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