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What is the shelf life?<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"07\/23\/2015 13:18","GUID":"ac2240119a3c4074a33bbbccfe2d1828","MemberId":8458315,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Tblues900s","SubmittedDate":"07\/23\/2015 13:18"},{"Comment":"
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Bit of a process but well worth it. Nice and chewy, a great nougat recipie.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"11\/04\/2012 13:06","GUID":"651d9fe1af5a4204b97686bb38592e90","MemberId":6954517,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"meuller","SubmittedDate":"11\/04\/2012 13:06"},{"Comment":"
I really enjoyed making this candy. The taste reminds me of a certain candy bar I loved when I was a child......only easier to chew! Be sure to toast your almond slivers as it really does add flavor and texture. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will definitely make again.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2010 20:12","GUID":"AAEFA03BF941DC96F9BC7B6E53475484","MemberId":204090,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"marshelle","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2010 20:12"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2009 21:11","GUID":"2290ac5eee37413aaef02b4a0ed3a0f5","MemberId":4542358,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"purfeerst","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2009 21:11"},{"Comment":"
When do you add these ingredients?<\/p>
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