Grape Vine

With commercial grape production dating back to 1000 BC, Grape juice is considered to be the the "nectar of the gods". Hundreds of species and varieties of grapes exist with varying colour and flavour. Grapes grows on the perennial and deciduous woody vines and are eaten raw or used for making jam, juice, jelly, vinegar, wine, grape seed extracts, raisins, molasses and grape seed oil. Grapes are also used in some kinds of confectionery.

The domestication of grapes originated in Central Asia.Yeast, one of the earliest domesticated micro-organisms, occurs naturally on the skins of grapes, leading to the innovation of alcoholic drinks such as wine. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics record the cultivation of grapes, and history attests to the ancient Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans growing grapes for both eating and wine production. 

Here is a recipe for Grapes Cooler Punch: 

Ingredients:

# 250 gms fresh green grapes

# 250 gms purple grapes

# 3 cups cold water

# 2 cups chilled lemon-lime soda pop

# Lemon and lime slices

Method:

1. Crush the grapes in a blender. In large container, mix juice concentrates. Stir in water.

2. Just before serving, pour into punch bowl. Add soda pop and lemon and lime slices. Pour over ice in glasses.

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