>  Most seem to be in agreement that use of the extender patties is a definate
> idea(btw has terramyacin been "offically" approved for use in patties?)
 
I don't know about "officially", but the latest Dadant catalog lists the
following recipe:
 
1 6.4 oz Terramycin
4.6 lbs vegetable shortening (Crisco)
9.12 lbs powdered sugar
 
Mix thoroughly.  Makes 14 1lb patties (1 per colony)
 
-Mike