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Dec 28th, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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I am making suet cakes right now...so I thought I'd remind everyone how easy and inexpensive it is to make suet cakes. Homemade Suet Cakes Step by step instructions with photos included on that link.
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Frogger
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ggreat!!!! My new wild bird feeder has a suet feeder on each end. Once I use all the suet cakes (6) that I got for Christmas I will be needing such a recipe, so thanks so very much, Cindy---you are the best !!!!
________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
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My birdies are getting a good treat with this batch... ...because someone killed a pig and gave me a boat load of pig fat. I cubed it into 1" chunks and fried it slowly, just until it was transparent not crispy...smooshed it up with my hands after it was cooled...mixed it into the batch... YUM!
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wow,- You have one bunch of lucky birdies, don't you????
sometimes it pays to know the right people
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It was fun to read that in the old forum, Cindy. Thanks.
~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)
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I agree it was a good time---
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Yep...lucky birds!
Look at these big chunks of fat...I don't have the empty suet cake containers...so I make it in a 13x9 inch pan...The finished product...
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Very nice and some really happy birds.
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I need to buy some suet cakes just for the plastic containers...it's really hard cutting that into squares.
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Reciprocating saw? Really, can you cut it when it is only half set? So you can either break it or cut it again when completely set? That is how I do things like candy I have cooked and then poured into a pan.
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Really, can you cut it when it is only half set? DUH!!! I'm such a dumbass! I never even thought of that!
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I do not always think in the most direct lines (left-handed). So I am always looking for hints on making life easier and shortcuts to anything. I get struck by epiphanies all of the time. Usually when I see someone else doing something. Epiphany definition: a comprehension or perception of reality by means of a sudden intuitive realization
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I'm sure if I ever had an Epiphany it would be against the law in some states.
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Yes, setting off explosives is illegal in most states for most of us.
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________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
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I'm not making suet cakes because it's easier to buy them but I enjoy reading old posts from people we haven't seen for a while.
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I have copied all of the recipes so I could print them out--but I too will be buying for a while--esp since I have like 6 of them that I got for Christmas
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The crackles (don't like those birds) came the other day and ate everything in sight.
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I do not like them either---
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They were brought in from Europe and I think they became invasive species, grackles and starlings,, not sure what one , have to do more research the ones with the speckles I think,, speckled starlings,, not positive on the grackles,, I think the cornell bird university study is where I got that information; They do the backyard bird series which is fun and also helps them with their research on native and endangered birds. They send posters, flyers, a chart and some seeds to grow for your birds , a pack of native sunflowers,, For all of you who love birds as I do.. Just passing along this interesting tidbit of information to you. Blessings, Beth :)
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Hi Beth
Welcome to g helper.. I have trouble gettin on.. daaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Go to our Bird page an gock at the nice photos.
dodge (barb)
Youknow me
PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..
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