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This is one of the finest grilled sandwiches I've ever eaten. It really is an easy-to-make tasty combo of flavors. Absolutely mouth-watering!!!!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"04\/17\/2013 12:34","GUID":"b552e9c62dc14437b7d370ac6ed6b07c","MemberId":5471018,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"fredman cooking","SubmittedDate":"04\/17\/2013 12:34"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"02\/10\/2013 12:30","GUID":"7a8bc026b7d942ca9d00ac60894d4f5b","MemberId":996730,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"dzncofz","SubmittedDate":"02\/10\/2013 12:30"},{"Comment":"
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