3 JIFFY corn muffin HACKS! | EASY RECIPES using JIFFY mix

[@FeedingtheByrds]

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[@stephenr3910]

My father made Jiffy corn muffins to bring to church events. He would add blueberries sometimes. Now, I donate boxes of the mix to the town food bank in his memory.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I love it!!

[@ElectricAngel181]

Stephen R What a wonderful way to keep his memory living on.

[@hwiley8141]

Woo hoo. I walked into a store last week and they had the mix on sale for .25. I bought 8. Now I have recipes. Thanks.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

NICE!

[@ruthrelyea7388]

I wish I could find a deal like that you are soooo lucky to find that

[@lindas.8036]

I am a first-time watcher; thank you for the video. I love Jiffy hacks, and these all look really yummy! I do have a couple of suggestions that have made my cooking life easier. Get a scale. It is soooo much easier to half things! I do it a lot, and accuracy is incredibly enhanced if you are not guessing. Scales are very convenient for measuring shortening or lard too. No mess--just jot down the first time you do it how much a, say, cup weighs, then scoop it out onto a piece of wax paper. Very easy cleanup! Then, mix your egg and liquid and misc spices, THEN put in the mix. Faster, easier complete mixing. Last, use a spatula not a spoon to scrape out the bowl! Thanks agai. --a retired grandma.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thanks! I actually have a kitchen scale and use it at least 3-4 times a week. I weigh out a lot of what we eat for portions and also use it to weigh out ingredients for sourdough

[@jannmoorehead6125]

Totally agree! Good advice!🌺

[@kelnonni6231]

Often! Always listen to the wisdom of experience!

[@mashonndawilliams8954]

I tried the tamale casserole and was sooo addicted to it, we ate it for 3 days out of the week, it was delicious!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

AHH! I am so glad you guys loved it!

[@Gramaron1313]

Wow you are an inspiration to us all!! God bless you and Have a wonderful Easter!!! He is Risen he is Risen indeed!!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Happy Easter to you as well!

[@dexascan1]

Being an Arizonan, for the tamale pie, I would add a can of Rotelle tomatoes with Jalapenos and some medium black olives and a little oregano to the chicken mixture.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That sounds delicious!!!

[@DianaTx361]

I’m making the hush puppies and the chicken tamale casserole! Thanks Amber hope you have a great week.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you! You too!

[@Howiesgirl]

Hi- I just found this channel while watching another Christian coooking channel. I enjoyed your recipes/presentation very much. It's funny how different people's tastes can be. Whereas the young lady in the video said she'd probably cut back the amount of cornbread mìx, I would cut back the amount of enchilada sauce & chicken, plus I'd definitely put in some corn & add black or pinto beans. That's what I love about these types of recipes- adaptability. I look forward to trying this one soon. I'm old enough to be your mom, & was so happy to see the younger generation using some of the "old" products that I grew up on. My mom always used Jiffy muffin & cake mixes when I was growing up. She was widowed, so she was cooking for just the two of us & the full-size Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines cake mixes were too big (& too expensive!). She also used the Jiffy muffin mixes frequently. I look forward to seeing more from you!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I absolutely love adaptability in the kitchen. You can truly adjust any recipes to your liking and it's so cool!!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Adding Jiffy mix to my grocery list so I can make all three of these. They all look and sound so delicious.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Hope you enjoy!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@FeedingtheByrds I'm sure we will.

[@gailcates2941]

My hack is to use corn bread mix dry with my homemade chicken seasoning to make fried (or baked) chicken pieces

[@FeedingtheByrds]

YUM!

[@hildahilpert5018]

Bet that would be good with fish like catfish , and fried up.Yum

[@stephanie2]

I saw that egg trying to get away. They all look and sound so delicious. I love jiffy corn muffin mix and I'm going have to get some jiffy corn muffin mix and try these

[@FeedingtheByrds]

The escaping egg!

[@reclaimedtreasures5749]

I enjoy watching your channel. I really like the Bible verse at the end!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I'm so glad!

[@comiketiger]

Great video and recipes. Presentation is always top notch! 😊 Thank you for the verse. As the days move ahead this will be a needed attitude and reminder to keep the faith. 😇😊😇😊 God bless all here.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely! Always keep the faith

[@jannmoorehead6125]

Love Jiffy mixes!! The honey variety of Jiffy Corn Muffins is delicious!!❤️

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh good to know!

[@lovesJesus448]

1/3 cup milk in Jiffy ..on the tamale pie you should use half of the cornbread mix on the bottom then top with chicken mixture then the rest of the cornbread mix then BAKE...more like a tamale

[@lauraclark92]

Yes, also it would be less thick with cornbread on the bottom. So the adjustment isn't to make less cornbread mix but to layer it more when putting it together, great idea! This looks so yummy.

[@hippietoherbie]

I've been "stuffing" different foods in between layers of cornbread mix for many years, as you suggested here. It works out just fine to bake everything all at once. One of our favorites is pinto beans or black beans sauteed with onion and garlic, then layered into a spiced cornbread like in the video.

[@vickihandel3620]

My husband made this but mixed unit all together! So it looked more like Mexican Cornbread.

[@maggie2936-q1m]

Amber isn’t making your recipe. She’s making hers. Perhaps she doesn’t want it … more like a tamale.

[@lauraclark92]

@@maggie2936-q1m these type of comments get under my skin. Nobody said anything about Amber.. we know she's making her recipe, and she does say to feel free customize it to your liking... these comments that your referring to, including my own, are sharing suggestions on how to alter the recipe to those who may be interested, to offer an idea. Amber herself would most likely appreciate reading suggestions on a different spin on her recipe, she may even try it -- who knows?

[@AC-qi9wo]

Put your mixes in the freezer, to keep them longer❤. Great recipes, can't wait to try them.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great tip!

[@hannakinn]

I love to have a simple meal about once a week that is pinto beans and Jiffy muffins. I've found I can fix the Jiffy muffins without any eggs by adding the bean water from my can of beans to the mix. The muffins turn out great, don't taste like beans at all. With eggs in my area having been as much as $7 a dozen in recent months (they are a bit over $4 now) it's been an easy way to save money. I couldn't believe how well it works.. and to think all of these years I'd been throwing out my canned pinto bean water all of these years. Duh.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great tip!! I Love hearing these.

[@jml238]

Yum! I like it with diced green chilies added to the cornbread mix!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That would be delicious!

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good night Amber and thank you for sharing your yummy meals

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Glad you enjoyed

[@debvonderheide7007]

Love your recipes and love the scripture at the end of the videos!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Glad you like them!

[@lauriejensen3548]

I love watching your video's. You're a great cook, mom and wife. The corn muffins are going on my menu next week.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You are so sweet! Thank you

[@ldg2655]

We make a taco casserole somewhat similar to your enchilada casserole. I put corn kernels and black beans in with the taco meat and put our cornbread batter on top. I don’t use boxed cornbread mixes, I usually just make it at the time, but I could easily stir together a few batches of it and store them in mason jars for convenience.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!

[@dipstick5869]

Great decision Ms Gray, no boxes of Jiffy mix here either, Very unhealthy ingredients!

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome recipes, thanks 🙏🏻👍🙏🏻👍🙏🏻

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@connietowler3725]

Oh, making me hungry 😋 Love Jiffy, have to try these now. Thank you for the Verse...

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Any time!

[@lindasegraves6207]

Pepper Jack Cheese is delicious on this tamale chicken dish.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That would be delicious!

[@susanhowell5218]

Recipes are just guidelines. Measure with you heart!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!!

[@kaypyles9441]

You are right, chopping the way you do, with the scissors, is much easier! I've been cooking for 45+ years, this is how I do it!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

So easy!

[@lindaann1066]

Nothing better than JIFFY MIX!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

So versatile!

[@Tia-vj9ox]

I don’t love corn mixed in either but the tamale cass. Looks wonderful

[@FeedingtheByrds]

It was really tasty! And really really easy to make.

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I don’t have an air fryer so I won’t be able to make the last recipe but I’m definitely going to make the first 2! And I’ve gone to my Canadian Amazon site and saved those herb scissors to my wish list! They look awesome . I use my kitchen scissors to cut up things all the time. It’s so much faster than digging out, a paring knife, and a small cutting board . And you can cut directly into whatever you’re making. My only other comment is about the bacon that you have cooked up in your fridge. I could never do that. Never mind trying to resist the impulse of munching on the bacon that is waiting in the fridge. It wouldn’t make it to the fridge in the first place 🥓🥓

[@justsayingno_pun4460]

Do you guys have an Aldi’s? they have a pair there BrowneyedGirlmjd good luck 😊

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Haha!!! We are usually good about rationing it out.

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

@@justsayingno_pun4460 no Aldis but I can check WallyWorld - thanks !🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Yes, bacon has a VERY SHORT 'life' around me, too!

[@ruthrelyea7388]

Just to let you know just bake in a regular oven for a little bit longer time since you don't have a air fryer

[@kathyk9519]

These look good! I will definitely try these. Plus before you said it on screen, I thought those hush puppies would be good with honey! Honey butter is better or a spicy butter would work too. Thanks

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely! Either would be so good!

[@ladyann5778]

Looks yummy ty for sharing

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@tomcat8983]

I love your kitchen!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you! 😊

[@helenbooker]

Preheat oven to 400° Shred 2 large cooked chicken breasts, add 1 10 oz can red enchilada sauce and mix well In a separate bowl, add 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix 1 can corn drained, optional 2 eggs 1/2 c milk 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 c shredded cheddar cheese And mix well. Using an 8x8 pan Grease pan, add cornbread mix bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, add chicken mixture, top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Top with parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yum!! Sounds delicious

[@cindytracy9707]

I make pancakes with a box of Jiffy cornmeal mix, 1 egg and 1 can of cream style corn. Mix together and cook like pancakes.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh interesting!!

[@ritaharper132]

Looks delicious thanks

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You're welcome!

[@toastedmarshmallowkitchen7911]

I always have jiffy corn mix in my pantry😊

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Perfect recipes for it!

[@RoccoG]

Making this tonight...looks so good

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Awesome!!

[@robynknight9041]

Yummy recipes. I love using my kitchen scissors!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Me too! So easy

[@arlenefreeman9477]

Great show thank you!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amyh1356]

Those scissors look so cool!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I love them!

[@kaylakitty3814]

I never prebake my cornbread for the tamale pies. I usually put the filling in the dish first and the cornbread batter on top. Have not made a chicken version yet but will try this soon.

[@texasstardust6010]

....I was thinking about that, as well.. I've made a " ground meat Tamale Pie " Casserole, ( I use organic grass fed beef ), and I usually add the Cornbread mixture on top, bake, and add Shredded cheeses, such as a Colby Jack/ Pepper Jack and Sharp Cheddar, on the top during the last 5- 10 minutes of bake time. :)

[@kaylakitty3814]

@@texasstardust6010 That’s a great idea to add cheese on top the last 5-10mins. I haven’t done that before.

[@texasstardust6010]

@@kaylakitty3814 ....you're welcome! Thank you for your kind reply ... :)

[@FeedingtheByrds]

These are great ideas! Someone else actually suggested some of the cornbread mix on top and some on the bottom. So many different ways to make it

[@texasstardust6010]

@Feeding the Byrds ...Yes, it so versatile, and can be enjoyed a variety of ways ... gotta love those kind of Recipes! 🙂😊🙏🏻💛

[@ginamaria2579]

Sounds great 🤗💕

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you! 🤗

[@daniellejudithjj]

I'm so happy for you. You truly deserve it❤ noww what do I see in your future❓️🤔 I see Cooking at Pam's Place, Every Thing But The Kitchen Sink; pots, pans, cups,glasses, plates, bowls, cutlery, etc. Yep, I see it😊 Best wishes to you😘

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Sounds great!

[@zencivility]

Love your channel! I'm the first one to tune in for all of your lovely content and product offers. Bravo!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you so much!!

[@shellybucci3196]

Thank you for these recipes.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

My pleasure 😊

[@barbarakloise6790]

Great idea. I would be adding corn and black beans.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!

[@sylviaspain8953]

Gonna try these. I appreciate the verse too

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I'm so glad!

[@Stephenrsm7600]

I LOVE your Jiffy Mix recipes!!!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

yay! Thank you so much!

[@KirstiPickens]

I have catfish on the menu this week. Trying those hushpuppies!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh great idea!!

[@Jennifr1966]

My husband doesn't normally like cornbread but I have a feeling if I make that tamale recipe, he won't even know! I can't wait to try it!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Hope you love it!

[@wanettahudson8375]

By for sharing your recipes with us they look yummy

[@FeedingtheByrds]

My pleasure 😊

[@crissy8628]

Looks so good !!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you!

[@carolheverin8814]

Green onions on the top of the casserole would taste good too!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yes!

[@rhondamiller4077]

Egg trying to get away? You are so good at videos. I love your personality!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

😊 thank you

[@janetstryczek3311]

On second recipe 2 ways I make them.... 1) fried crumbled sausage and yellow cheddar cheese. 2) diced cooked ham with dice swiss cheese or provolone .

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh my goodness, yes!!

[@firstnationsindian8062]

Ingenious. Thank you

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You're welcome!

[@carmellayates2503]

I make similar muffins , what's different about mine is I add a half of a red pepper chopped . I also don't bother with the mess of cooking bacon , I buy Cooked crumbled bacon it comes in a pouch it's so convenient .

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That would be delicious with red pepper!

[@epowell4211]

My favorite Jiffy recipe was inspired by a Velveeta Meal box, I call it Chili Corn Dog casserole. Make a batch of chili or used canned or 4Alarm frozen chili and pour into a baking dish. Next is a cheese layer: you can use shredded cheese, sliced cheese, or Velveeta sauce (pack or homemade). Next, mix a box of Jiffy with a can of creamed corn, pour on top of everything in dish, then take a pack or two of hot dogs, slice in half, and stand up in the mix. I bake at normal temp for Jiffy mix, but for around double the time. You can just mix Jiffy according to directions instead of using the corn in it. It is definitely a decadent treat.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

So Interesting! I've never heard of this one

[@laurarenta6114]

This sounds good!

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Amen. Awesome video.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you so much!

[@osutuba]

The adjustment I would make to the tamale casserole is to mix the chicken in with the cornbread mix and add green chiles. I like the idea of the cornbread being mixed throughout the casserole instead of being the base. I agree with an extra egg for the breakfast muffins. I'd "quadruple" the recipe by using two boxes of Jiffy. For the hush puppies, I'd add the dehydrated minced onion to get the onion flavor. The onions will rehydrate while the batter sits. One other question: where did you get that air fryer from?!?!?!?!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Green Chilies mixed in would be SOO good! Here is the link for the Air Fryer. It's $30 off right now! amzn.to/3MkRx7P

[@joycolgan9852]

I love jiffy mix !! ❤🎉

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Very versatile !

[@fahinahigby1152]

I’d probably add diced chilies and canned creamed corn to the jiffy mix in the recipe of tamales pie. And because I love corn bread I would do the whole box

[@FeedingtheByrds]

It would be soo good that way!

[@joyceharland]

The jiffy box only get about six muffins 😊 always use jiffy mix. Like the jiffy muffin mixes, brownie mix and cake mixes aren’t bad either, use make frosting but can’t find in stores anymore.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

😋

[@spacehonky6315]

My family loves Jiffy cornbread. It's usually about $1/box, but i can sometimes find it on sale for $0.69. It's always so good that it feels like the best dollar i ever spent! I always swear im gonna go find the bestest damn cornbread recipe on the planet, but then i never do because Jiffy is already the best. We like this cornbread with chili, soup, hamhocks&beans, etc. I usually make a double batch because i eat leftovers for breakfast slathered in butter and honey or maple syrup.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Love that you have found so many uses!

[@annetteford5616]

Your food looks delicious 😋

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you 😋

[@zullo3529]

Those hush puppies look really good. We love corn in ours. I never thought of using the air fryer. Great idea. Why do they call thing tamale casserole when there’s no tamales in it? 🤷🏼‍♀️😁 Thanks Amber ❤️

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Haha! I'm not sure.

[@kpratt5960]

Less than $8.00😱 I just knew the price of those scissors were going to make me flinch. I couldn’t believe how in expensive and how much use they will get. They will arrive tomorrow and I am so excited!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

We love them! I honestly use them a lot.

[@peggybachler5952]

Seriously the powers of who gets people on a cooking show needs to give you your own show! If Ree Drummond can do it they need to give you a show!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

😍😍Thank you!

[@bethalvarez6956]

I know you said you don’t like adding corn but look up Bubba’s corn muffins those need cream corn it would be amazing

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Will do!

[@Oceantyme]

These recipes look delicious and I am definitely going to make try them. I love the shirt you are wearing in the video. It looks so comfortable. Is it possible to share where you bought it?

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I tried to link it but it's no longer available, unfortunately. It's from Sam's Club!

[@lorilxn1597]

We got lots of eggs here, under $3 a dozen too. One grocery store has them for over $5. 2 grocery stores in my small town Iowa.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I need to come there!

[@lorilxn1597]

@@FeedingtheByrds the Kwik Star and Kwik Trips have them cheap here.

[@lorilxn1597]

@@FeedingtheByrds not sure where you are located.

[@lorilxn1597]

I subscribed to your channel

[@FeedingtheByrds]

YAY! Thanks so much!

[@mizsherm4352]

First time viewer, definitely will try all three and I'm ordering those scissors!!! BTW, in the Chicago area we dust our hush puppies with powder sugar YUM!!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh that sounds delicious!

[@sararodriguez8610]

Thanks!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

No problem!

[@bethalvarez6956]

You just cracked me up I have seven chickens and no coop I’m getting ready to build one they’re only two months old but that was pretty funny

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Haha!! You can house them here

[@777tage]

Why not use the herb scissors for bacon, or would it cut it too small? I just put a pair on my wishlist and I can't wait to get them🤗. I'm just joining in, and I am really enjoying your videos! Watching you cook all of these amazing recipes is a bit addictive! 🤓 ~Dana

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I tried it! However, I do think that my bacon was cooked a little too much and I was afraid it was more than the scissors could handle. It would honestly probably be fine, but it was right when I got them that I tried it and I didn't want to risk it week 1. lol

[@porkchopjp]

gotta try this

[@FeedingtheByrds]

yes!

[@sharonromer6606]

Yummers ❤

[@FeedingtheByrds]

😋

[@sdharrow1947]

For the jiffy cornbread recipe I'd say double the recipe for a 9×13 pan. Just a suggestion.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I personally think the cornbread layer would be better if it were thinner, and doubling it would keep it really thick. BUT, with that said, it was delicious anyway so it can't hurt to try!

[@christineherndon5613]

Have you tried the jiffy honey cornbread mix?! Omg it is so yummylicious. Not a strong honey flavor either.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

NO!! I didn't even know that existed!! I need to find it.

[@marymejia3767]

You have inspired me to try all three recipes!! I just came across your video and subscribed to your channel, looking forward to more recipes Thank you!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm so glad you're here.

[@tizmehere492]

I thought you would put the Jiffy mixture on top. Surprise! I was wrong. But have tried it with the Jiffy mix on top of the chicken mixture? I guess you would need more liquid substance with the chicken? Thanks for all your posts.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I think you could absolutely go either way.

[@nicolenew1708]

AMAZING

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you!!

[@aprilschrock2181]

That sounds yummy

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you!

[@mindidawn]

The first recipe looks delicious. I’d add in green chilis to the chicken. The second recipe, so disappointed you didn’t use the whole green onion 😅 but, the scissors are very cool.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Green chilies would be awesome!

[@lindaann1066]

No... The jiffy goes on top of the chicken 😁💕

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely feel free to do it that way!

[@chiquis3878]

The egg was trying to escape 😂

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yes it was!

[@lalousiane7118]

Have you ever tried cream corn in your hush puppies? It's so good. Cajun country lady here. 🙏☝💜

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh good tip!

[@lalousiane7118]

I try 😁👩‍🦳

[@rsoubiea]

I need those scissors! lol I put chopped green onion on everything, or cilantro because I don't care for parsely. weird right? 😂 Our local bbq joint serves cornbread made with creamed corn, do you have that?

[@FeedingtheByrds]

These scissors are the best!!! amzn.to/3qTTjpB

[@levellasmith9866]

Jiffy 🥰😍🤩

[@alciraproenza-collazo]

G R E A T video. 🎉

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you !

[@brendalucas1632]

I love hush puppies

[@FeedingtheByrds]

So good!

[@kathybridges3343]

People sure be cranky lately, and not just here

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I've noticed it some too. Maybe it's just people being cooped up inside in the winter months. I know I personally feel better with some sunshine!

[@elostazaelostaza3673]

Very very good

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you!

[@lindastokes8164]

What kind of air fryer do you ? My daughter has a breville I love it was thinking of another brand that might be a little cheaper. Thank you in advance

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I am not sure if it is cheaper but this is the one I have. We have been really happy with it. amzn.to/3YHReYG

[@melaniesmith1313]

Great ideas. Subscribing 👍👍

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you! So glad you're here

[@pamelaray8684]

Jalapeños in it o yes😄

[@FeedingtheByrds]

The worst.

[@jayshelton2765]

An egg substitute is a spoon full the size of an egg of real mayonnaise. I like Best foods. Great for baking! Sister Jay

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Interesting! Thanks for the tip

[@bonnieballew7762]

Some frozen corn and beans would make the tamale casserole stretch better

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!