If you've ever followed a recipe that mentions suet or lard, you might have wondered what the difference is between the two. You may have even asked yourself what the heck suet is in the first place.

If you want to learn how to make bird suet, then you've come to the right place. With the help of an expert vet, we've created an easy recipe for you to follow at home. The best part? You'll only need ...

Suet makes a great diet supplement for insect-eating birds during the winter when insects are harder to find. Bird-feeding supply stores sell a wide range of suet cakes, some plain, some mixed with ...

DEAR HELOISE: I would like to make bird suet but cannot find my recipe. I have purchased all of the ingredients. Now my yard is full of birds, and I need the recipe. Where can I find it? — Judy, Baton ...

Welcome to December and all its tasty treats. An anonymous reader was served "a delicious yellow squash casserole that I was told contained mayonnaise. I have to have that recipe. Also, I want recipes ...

Part of the magic of gardening for me is being able to attract a variety of birds to my landscape. Another is watching children discover the same magic for themselves. As the holidays and winter ...

Dear Heloise: I am in search of a SUET RECIPE that my mother saw in The Washington Post. Can you help me? - Jean Duffey, via e-mail Jean, I'm happy to reprint this, but it's a little different from ...

Q: Good or bad: I maintain a heated birdbath in winter, and have read that birds shouldn’t take baths in it on really cold days. My feeling is that birds have enough sense not to immerse themselves in ...

Snow, snow everywhere and not a bite to eat. While not exactly true – birds are very resourceful – winter can still be a challenging time. You can help our feathered friends by providing supplemental ...