Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Fall Hominy Tortilla Soup — A Liquid Gold Leftovers Remix

Nov 14, 2025

A comforting tortilla soup layered with fall flavors: hominy, beans, greens, roasted garlic, and a squeeze of lime. Built from leftovers, tastes like you cooked all day.

Liquid Gold Chicken Stock for Flu Season

Nov 13, 2025

This is the pot of gold I turn to every winter. A whole chicken, a pile of vegetables, and a slow simmer create the most comforting stock you will ever taste.

Pesto Shrimp with Saffron Hominy Grits and Slow-Simmered Cherry Tomatoes

Nov 12, 2025

What happens when shrimp and grits take a trip to Italy: saffron, pesto, and slow-simmered cherry tomatoes meet buttery, comforting hominy.

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Bacon & Raisins | Embracing Enough

Nov 10, 2025

Sweet, tangy, and buttery — this braised red cabbage with apples and bacon brings color, comfort, and cozy fall flavor to any plate.

Caballero Bean & Hatch Chile Skillet Hominy

Nov 10, 2025

A cozy, fall-ready skillet built from the week’s batch cooking — smoky, hearty, and layered with Hatch chiles, Caballero beans, and a spoonful of leftover tomato sauce. It’s part meal prep, part nostalgia, and 100% comfort.

The Cherry Tomatoes That Upgrade Everything

Nov 10, 2025

Soft, simple cherry tomatoes gently simmered in olive oil — an easy way to upgrade beans, grains, vegetables, and everyday meals.

New Mantra: It’ll Be All Right

Nov 7, 2025

While listening to music and thinking through a problem, a quiet phrase came to me: “It’ll be all right. You’re gonna be all right.” A new mantra, born from stillness.

Savannah Red Rice with Kielbasa and Crab | Lowcountry Comfort Food

Nov 7, 2025

Smoky kielbasa, sweet crab, and heirloom Carolina Gold rice come together in this comforting Savannah red rice — a Lowcountry classic perfect for a cold, windy Fall day. Warm, soulful, and deeply satisfying straight from the Dutch oven.

Black Bean Banger Burrito — Quick, Healthy, and Full of Flavor

Nov 5, 2025

Some days you don’t want takeout — you just want something quick, hot, and satisfying. This Black Bean Banger Burrito delivers all that and more: smoky beans, melty cheese, and a crispy tortilla straight from the air fryer. Smart cooking, made simple.

Grace Under Fire: What My Son Taught Me About Composure

Nov 5, 2025

When my 12-year-old son faced heckling parents while umpiring a Little League game, he showed me that real composure isn’t about control—it’s about grace, even when others lose theirs.

What Makes a Friend — The Quiet Strength of Real Connection

Oct 31, 2025

As we get older, friendship looks different. The best ones don’t need constant contact — they bring quiet peace, honesty, and steadiness through life’s chaos. This reflection explores what real connection means and why the friends who truly see you are worth holding onto.

How to Maintain, Organize and Clean Your Vinyl Record Collection

Oct 30, 2025

A simple, proven method for cleaning and caring for vinyl records. From garage setups and vacuum cleaners to anti-static tricks and organizing by mood, here’s how to keep your collection quiet, clean, and built for a lifetime of enjoyment.