For the Birds

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Categories: Not for Humans- birds

Ingredients

  • 1 16 0z. pkg. of lard
  • 2 cups crunchy peanut butter
  • 4 cups cornmeal
  • 4 cups oatmeal
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
  • 2 cups premium bird seed mixture

Directions

  1. In a large kettle, melt the lard and peanut butter. Mix together all they dry ingredients and stir into melted mixture.
  2. Mix well and press into whatever containers you want, (I use A 9X16 lasagna pan lined with parchment paper).
  3. Chill overnight in refrigerator then cut into squares. Store in Ziploc bags in refrigerator. Put outdoors in feeders for the birds as needed.

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