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Cathy the Crafty Gardener
from Upstate Gardeners' Journal November-December 2020
by JFM Publishing—(585) magazine / (585) Kids / Upstate Gardeners' Journal
Mug suet feeder
by Cathy Monrad
MATERIALS
1½ cups cornmeal ¼ cup flour 2 cups bird food mix ½ cup lard ½ cup chunky peanut butter 2-3 mugs 2-3 sturdy sticks 8 inches long Twine (optional)
TOOLS
Large bowl Wooden spoon Nonstick saucepan
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, and birdseed together. 2. Melt lard and peanut butter in saucepan.
3. Pour melted lard and peanut butter over birdseed mixture. Stir until mixed thoroughly. 4. Spoon suet mixture into mugs and press down to remove air pockets.
5. Push sticks into suet mixture all the way to bottom of mug. Press mixture around sticks. 6. Refrigerate overnight until hardened. 7. Hang mug from tree branch or shepard’s hook, or use a piece of twine to tie handle to branch.
Cathy Monrad is the graphic designer and garden crafter for the Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.
PROJECT NOTES
– Great way to reuse chipped mugs—just make sure there are no cracks. – Refrigerate until ready to use and place feeder out of direct sunlight to avoid spoilage; homemade suet is recommended for use when oudoor temperature is below 40 degrees F.
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