> 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