Every few years I make mayhay jelly. Last year I bought my mayhaw juice from a new grower. I noticed that the juice was a much brighter red then I have ever used before but didn't think much about it. Used same recipe I have always used but it came out so tart I had to throw it away. I know it's not a case of prior batches being watered down because I have bought the berries in the past and squeezed the juice with no issues.
So, my question is do I water down the juice and/or increase the sugar amount? The bad part of jelly making is you can't taste it to determine if it's right. Hate to have to throw out another batch but I am at a loss of how to adjust the recipe.
Any help would be appreciated.

Just got an alert that my CC had an online transaction on StubHub. Not mine. Waiting on CC company to call me back. This is the second time in three years. How are they getting my CC info? You have to have the security code for an online transaction. Card has not been used in 3 weeks. Any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening again?

Hi All, I have written several posts about my journey with pancreatic cancer. In my last post the doctors were optimistic that after the Whipple surgery I had beat it. Unfortunately that is not the case. It is back and I have been given approximately 2 years. I wanted to thank everyone who have been so supportive of me through out this ordeal. I don't post often but y'all have no idea how many times I have sat in chemo or some doctor's office and passed time reading this board. Right now I'm sitting here with an IV in my arm prepping for a PET scan and I am on the OT! Not looking for any sympathy, I am going to continue to fight but I have accepted what will happen. Thanks everyone! Oh, and FYI I am a female not a baw!
Changed title at the request of my friends!

Sad update from Spelt it Rong:

Just wanted to give an update on lovelsu (my aunt)

She finally lost her hard-fought battle with this round of pancreatic cancer. She always kept such a positive outlook and hoped for the best, even with such dismal odds of beating it a second time, giving hope to those around her. She will be missed by so many that knew her.

Please keep my uncle and his family in your prayers.

-F Cancer

I am hoping someone could advise me on the best steps to find an attorney in the Lafayette area who specializes in commercial rental property leases. I own a commercial piece of property that is tied up in a long term lease. I need to find a competent, aggressive attorney to review the lease for any potential loopholes as well as advise on eviction proceedings(non-payment) and breaking the lease.
I have looked online and found several attorneys who list leases as one of their specialties but that could be anything from oil leases to land leases. Any advice on where to look for someone specializing in Commercial leases in the Lafayette area would really be appreciated.

TIA

Does pulled pork freeze well? Any recommendations? TIA.

Hi all,
I promised I would keep my friends on TD updated on any developments so here is the latest.
I made it through the 28 days of radiation but I will admit it was rough. I don't think it was the radiation so much as the oral chemo that knocked me down. I had fewer side effects with the regular (through a port) chemo then the pill form! I now have neuropathy in my feet (no feeling) but hopefully it will pass with time. O.k. now for the good news. When this adventure began my tumor markers were at 1700, after chemo they dropped to 37 (35 is normal)! Since radiation they are down to 25! My surgeon was so excited and my Whipple surgery is now scheduled for this Wednesday the 28th! He feels the tumor has receded enough from an artery and a vein for him to remove most if not all of the tumor. All of my doctors feel I have a shot at winning this battle! Of course we will know more after surgery but no matter the outcome I am going to fight as long as my quality of life is acceptable (I had a few doubts during the radiation treatments)!
So, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers this Wednesday. As soon as possible I will post on surgery results. Thanks everyone!

Hi Everyone,
A few months ago I started a thread when I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I received so many supportive responses that I wanted to give anyone who is interested an update.
I began chemo back in November and had my 4th treatment last week. It is not to bad - you have good days and bad days. Bad part is I have chemo every two weeks and I start feeling good on day 11 so I only have 3 days of feeling really great.
The good news is I saw a Radiation Oncologist and he determined I will NOT need radiation! I was really scared of radiation especially the 5 days a week for 5 weeks part. He is also of the opinion that a few more rounds of chemo and I should be a candidate for the Whipple surgery. When I was first diagnosed none of my doctors were talking about it being viable. The Whipple surgery will remove the tumor and extend my life expectancy by about 5 years or more.
I have booked all the arrangements for my first bucket list trip. My husband and I fly out on 2/13 to Alaska to see the Northern Lights at Chena Hot Springs Resort (thanks to RTS for reminding me about Chena). Hopefully we get to see the lights.
Again, I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support.

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A few weeks ago I noticed weeds taking over parts of my yard. I know one is dollar weed and I think the second is Virginia button weed. Researched and determined they could be treated when the temps drop in a few weeks.
Noticed some patches of lawn turning brown and attributed it to the weeds.
Now I hear of the sod worm problem a lot of people are having, walk out in the yard and there are moths so I have both weeds & worms!
What should I tackle first? Not sure which is doing more damage and needs to be killed first.
Please help, not sure what to do to save my grass (St. Augustine). Almost an acre lot.

TIA

For years I had a Brinkman electric smoker that had no temp setting - just plugged it in and let it go. I learned how many hours it took to cook the things I smoked on it.

For Christmas I got a new electric smoker with a temp adjuster and timer. Did some sausage on it based on the recommended time/temp and it came our very well done! Does anyone know what the average temp is on the electric smokers that don't have a temp setting so I can figure out what to set my new one at? I am scared to use it as I don't trust the recommended time/temp chart I have.

TIA

Anybody have a "to die for" cabbage rolls recipe? Have a recipe I have used before but last year turned out a litte dry. Want to make them ahead of time for New Years day.

TIA