Hot Off The Presses! A fanTAStic Weekend Treat!

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Howdy Friends!!! Hope this post finds you all doing well!

As part of my blog series "100 Things to Do with Grapes" (STOP - wait a minute .... are you kidding me??? I don't have a blog series about grapes!!! Oh - but just imagine if I did!!!), I just had to share with you one of my very all time favorite summer treats . . . 


Ok, are you even slightly interested?

Hang in there with me, ok? Because this easy, summer "yum" is bound to be a favorite of YOURS!!!! That is . . . unless you have a peanut allergy. If you have a peanut allergy, I would STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST making this treat. (Come back Monday for another more appropriate post for you.) If you DON'T have peanut allergy . . . run to the store RIGHT NOW and pick up these three things . . .


Seriously . . . it only takes these three things; green grapes, lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, and a bag of white chips. Seriously . . . that is all!

So, how do you make these awesome snackies? First, rinse and dry the grapes . . .


Not bad so far, huh? Next, chop the peanuts . . .


Ella was my peanut chopping helper today (she did a fanTAStic job!)
Place the chopped peanuts in a bowl . . .


Next, place the white morsels in a bowl and melt in the microwave per package directions . . .


Are you with me so far? Next, line up all your ingredients . . .


Here is where the fun starts . . . (my apologies for the poor photos coming up - I had no idea how hard it would be to take photos with my LEFT hand . . . very interesting!!!) Next, dip the dried grapes in the melted white chocolate . . .


Next, right into the peanuts . . .


and place on paper plate to set . . .


When you are done, you have an absolutely AWESOME treat for summer!!!

I'm telling you . . . you might think I'm nuts (no pun intended, Mr. Peanut!) -  but these taste like taffy apples. SERIOUSLY. Taffy apples. They are easy, and so so good. A few years ago while visiting family in NY, I brought them to a party in a posche Jersey neighborhood . . . you would have thought Martha Stewart HERSELF made them! They were a hit!!

So there you have it, friends. Just a little summer treat for you and yours! Let me know if you try them - I'd love to hear what you think. (I'm serious . . . these are GOOD!!)

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Comments

  1. ZippyChix4July 17, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Those look so good!!! I love that there are only 3 ingredients as simplicity in the kitchen works best for me:) I will definitely be trying these at my next get together with the neighbors! Thanks!

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  2. RubyJuly 17, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    I so need to try these, might actually help on my diet to satisfy my sweet tooth...well as long as I do not eat the whole plate right?

    Looking forward to reading more posts. Found you through the Lady Bloggers Tea Party and I am glad that I did.

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  3. Cindi aka EricksocJuly 17, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Did you save some for me?

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  4. scrapwordsmomJuly 17, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Who would have thought...these do look very yummy!! I'm gonna try them and I'll let you know what I think!

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  5. PetuniaJuly 17, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Yum!! These look perfect for our summer heat. I'll see if I can make them this weekend! Oooo love the background.

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  6. DawnJuly 17, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    These look delicious! Visiting from the tea party.

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  7. AngieJuly 17, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    I would have never thought of this combo! Might be the easiest way ever to get my kids to eat grapes! ;)

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  8. Peggy KJuly 17, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    White chocolate, yum. Peanuts with it, bonus. But grapes?? That's fruit, right? Now c'mon Leanne...you know how I feel about eating fruit!!!

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  9. Leaza in DenverJuly 17, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Stopping by from LBS...

    YUM YUM!

    I love grapes...thanks for the summer idea. So "finger-friendly" too.

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  10. Team ChastainJuly 17, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Yeah! I am going to make these for sure! I love finding things that are totally different from anything I've seen before, and this fits the bill. I had to laugh when I saw the slap-chop thingy...made me think of that weird guy on tv. LOL

    Hugs!
    Michele

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  11. Michelle FaithJuly 18, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Hey we have the same blue on white fine china! Those look great!! but to much work for me. ;) I'd just toss the whole lot in the bowl and call it done.

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  12. Bossy BettyJuly 18, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    What a great idea!!! Love this!!! Want some!!!

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  13. Kat @ www.TodaysCliche.comJuly 18, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    OMG - SOO Omaking these w/my kids tomorrow. GREAT, FAB IDEA!! Can't wait!

    Love your blog, too! COming from Lady Bloggers!

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  14. See Mom SmileJuly 19, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Okay those look soooooo good. Can I borrow your cute little helpers?

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  15. Debbie's L'BriJuly 20, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    These treats look yummy. I am going to take them to our family picnic on Sunday.

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  16. JulieJuly 21, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    I'm gonna try these...really I am....and may I ask...How the heck did you ever come up with this???

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  17. LeslieJuly 25, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    they are adorable!!!!!!! Great idea for fall too.. since they look like acorns.

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  18. Holly LefevreJuly 28, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Oh my - this is something new. I can imagine they are tasty!

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