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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.

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 !!!!

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!

wow,- You have one bunch of lucky birdies, don't you????

sometimes it pays to know the right people

It was fun to read that in the old forum, Cindy. Thanks.

I agree it was a good time---

Very nice and some really happy birds.

I need to buy some suet cakes just for the plastic containers...it's really hard cutting that into squares.

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.

DUH!!! I'm such a dumbass! I never even thought of that!

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

I'm sure if I ever had an Epiphany it would be against the law in some states.

Yes, setting off explosives is illegal in most states for most of us.

Only you, Cindy.

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.

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

The crackles (don't like those birds) came the other day and ate everything in sight.

I do not like them either---

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 :)

Hi Beth

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