Darlene

09/03/2026

Contrary to popular belief, tomatoes are still thriving after summer is over. September is the sweet spot. 🍂

Tomato girlies unite! 🍅

08/31/2026

Honestly, it’s soup season all year long for me. 🍲

Beef Bacon & Cabbage Soup
1 Ib ground beef
6 slices bacon, diced
1/2 white onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small can El Pato sauce (the yellow one)
32 Oz Beef broth
4 cups water
2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp garlic salt
1 tbsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups shredded green cabbage

To a large, heavy bottomed pot cook bacon till browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain in a paper towel lined bowl. Leave only about 2 tbsp of bacon drippings in the pot.

On medium high heat add onion and cook till translucent. Add garlic. Scrape the bottom of the pot to lift the brown bits. Add ground beef and brown.

Add all seasonings including S&P. Add the bacon back in as well. Stir to combine.
Pour in the Pato sauce. Bring to a simmer then add in broth and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling add in shredded cabbage and turn off heat.
Serve immediately.

I garnished with crema Mexicana but you can also use sour cream. Enjoy!

08/22/2026

Such a special book that perfectly captures the essence of growing up in the 90’s/Y2K 🥹💖🤸🏽‍♀️🎮📼🕹️📀👾🧍🏽‍♀️”My Mom is a Millennial” by Candice DelPercio and Illustrated by Stefanie Geyer

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

I struggle with task paralysis from ADHD, and sometimes a task with too many little steps can feel way more overwhelming than it actually is.

Having everything I need in one place eliminates extra steps and reduces my mental load.

Small systems like this make such a big difference for my ADHD brain.

GLP-1 | task paralysis | ADHD brain | neurodivergent | life hacks |

08/09/2026

Boozy Grapes 🍇

1. Soak grapes in preferred liquor overnight (I used Gran Malo tamarindo tequila)
2. Strain leftover tequila in a jar, seal and set aside for later.
3. Pierce grapes with skewers, toss in chamoy and coat with a sprinkle of Tajin.

08/08/2026

Dave & Buster’s newest employee. I start Monday.

08/07/2026

Especially if you’re someone in the health/wellness/weight loss space. Just sayin. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I’ve been on GLP-1 for over 2 years and I’ve never felt better. 💜