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**Nightmare** · 05-27-2006, 09:42 AM

A fun, simple bird feeder idea from FamilyFun
Regardless of the season, this easy-to-make feeder will be appreciated by
your neighborhood birds. It features seed treats to provide them extra
energy--particularly suitable during the colder months of the year.
Materials
? 14-ounce package of unflavored gelatin
? 2 cups of your favorite wild birdseed
? Three 4-inch mini bundt or fluted pans
? Colorful ribbon
To make a batch, bring 6 tablespoons of water to a boil.
Empty one 14-ounce package of unflavored gelatin (we used Knox brand) into 2
tablespoons of cold water in a large bowl.
Let the gelatin sit for 1 minute, then add the boiling water and stir for 2
to 3 minutes or until the gelatin has dissolved.
Next, stir 2 cups of your favorite wild birdseed into the gelatin, mixing
thoroughly. Let the mixture set for a few minutes, then stir again. Repeat this
process a few times, if necessary, allowing the seed to absorb the liquid.
Spoon the seed mixture into three 4-inch mini bundt or fluted pans (available
at many housewares stores--we got ours at Linens 'n Things--or online cooking
supply sites, such as www.nordicware.com <http://www.nordicware.com>). Place the pans in the
refrigerator or a cool room and let them set for at least 3 hours. Remove the wreaths from the molds by inverting the pans and tapping along the bottoms. Allow the wreaths to air-dry overnight.
Finally, tie colorful ribbon around your wreaths and hang them outside in a
protected spot, such as under an awning or eaves, where the rain won't melt
them.

05-27-2006, 09:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nightmare Golden Poster ++ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The deep south Nightmare is a glorious beacon of light!! My Mood:	TWEET TREATS A fun, simple bird feeder idea from FamilyFun Regardless of the season, this easy-to-make feeder will be appreciated by your neighborhood birds. It features seed treats to provide them extra energy--particularly suitable during the colder months of the year. Materials ? 14-ounce package of unflavored gelatin ? 2 cups of your favorite wild birdseed ? Three 4-inch mini bundt or fluted pans ? Colorful ribbon To make a batch, bring 6 tablespoons of water to a boil. Empty one 14-ounce package of unflavored gelatin (we used Knox brand) into 2 tablespoons of cold water in a large bowl. Let the gelatin sit for 1 minute, then add the boiling water and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until the gelatin has dissolved. Next, stir 2 cups of your favorite wild birdseed into the gelatin, mixing thoroughly. Let the mixture set for a few minutes, then stir again. Repeat this process a few times, if necessary, allowing the seed to absorb the liquid. Spoon the seed mixture into three 4-inch mini bundt or fluted pans (available at many housewares stores--we got ours at Linens 'n Things--or online cooking supply sites, such as www.nordicware.com <http://www.nordicware.com>). Place the pans in the refrigerator or a cool room and let them set for at least 3 hours. Remove the wreaths from the molds by inverting the pans and tapping along the bottoms. Allow the wreaths to air-dry overnight. Finally, tie colorful ribbon around your wreaths and hang them outside in a protected spot, such as under an awning or eaves, where the rain won't melt them.