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No Bake Desserts (Recipe Redux)

When I read what the topic was for this months Recipe Redux feature, there were many no-bake items that came to mind. And I am sure that my fellow Recipe Redux Blog contributors will have a wide spectrum of no- bake desserts to share. But the one recipe that came to mind was a recipe that my Grandmother used to make at the holidays and a tradition that my Mother has continued into my adult life. Here is the written
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What Recipe?

Recipes, Recipes, Recipes!!! There are more recipes than any one person could possibly follow in their life time. When everyone starts out learning how to cook they follow a "recipe". I will admit that I am one that often follows recipes. Growing up I watched my Grandma and Mom whip up a storm in the kitchen and not have a recipe in front of them. I always wondered how they did it. Well, now I think I know. They
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Fall in Love with Grapes!

We have always been a household that eats our fair share of grapes. When I purchase grapes I look for firm grapes that are plump. They should not be rock hard, but fairly firm to the touch. They should be inspected, and be free of discoloration, mold or soft spots. Also avoid any shriveled fruit. Grapes can be store unwashed in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. When you are ready to use grapes rinse well under cold
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