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We made it for a graduation open house. Went really well! Tasted terrific - chunky, creamy and altogether delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/09\/2011 22:20","GUID":"662139eaf1d641cc8ba22a1551ad5d88","MemberId":2793033,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"muffinmonster","SubmittedDate":"07\/09\/2011 22:20"},{"Comment":"
Trying using red grapes-a little more flavor, plus it adds color. We didn't use the eggs.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/18\/2011 18:17","GUID":"B4F5CAC3B30C425589A89B0CB650E808","MemberId":4015954,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LoveIdaho","SubmittedDate":"04\/18\/2011 18:17"},{"Comment":"
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