Vegan Suet

When the weather gets frosty, I keep these
treats out for the birds, squirrels and
raccoons.

I combine inexpensive peanut butter with

corn meal (some people include flour).

Mix it into a putty-like consistency.

and create these patties that fit in standard

suet feeders. I store them in the fridge.

It may take a few days to get noticed, but once

it does, the birds -- woodpeckers, nuthatches,

tufted titmice and, unfortunately, starlings --

will come. Often, a squirrel will manage to

open the holder and just take off with the

whole patty. I take that as a compliment.

(Try to avoid putting them out before a

rainstorm).