Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Chickpea & Farro Italian Wedding Soup Remix

Aug 12, 2025

Mini meatballs, creamy Rancho Gordo chickpeas, farro, and escarole in a rustic twist on Italian wedding soup—with a splash of balsamic to brighten each bite.

Creating Space For Fulfillment

Aug 12, 2025

Meditation teaches us to pause before reacting. What if we widened that pause to life itself? In a culture obsessed with busy, creating space might be the most radical path to fulfillment.

Why I Added to My CROX Position

Aug 7, 2025

Crocs stock fell 27% on earnings, but I added to my CROX position. Here’s why I believe in dollar-cost averaging, brand strength, and long-term durability despite short-term uncertainty.

Hearty Chickpea & Farro Soup | Rustic Italian Comfort in a Bowl

Aug 6, 2025

Simple ingredients, slow simmer, big comfort. This hearty chickpea and farro soup is Italian-inspired warmth in a bowl.

Seek Out the People (and Places) That Inspire You

Jul 30, 2025

Inspiration isn’t passive. You have to put yourself in the places where it lives—whether that’s a gym, a baseball field, the woods, or a gallery. And when you do, it changes you.

Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies

Jul 28, 2025

An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.

Life Feels Better with Music On

Jul 28, 2025

A quiet afternoon, a favorite song, and a few old photos reminded me how much better life feels with music playing in the background.

Late Summer Pasta with Bocconcini Bombs

Jul 27, 2025

Sweet Campari tomatoes, roasted garlic, pesto, and creamy bocconcini come together in this Rao’s-inspired pasta that tastes like peak summer in a bowl.

You’re Not Talking to Everyone. You’re Talking to the Ones Who Are Listening.

Jul 25, 2025

When you speak from the heart in a world wired for snark, some people won’t get it. But that doesn’t mean you stop showing up with sincerity. This post is about leading with kindness anyway.

The Day a Grown Man Called Me a “Pussy” on Reddit

Jul 24, 2025

It didn’t ruin my day. But it showed me how I want my kids to show up—online and off.

The Hardest Part of Inheriting Isn’t the Money

Jul 24, 2025

We think the hard part of inheritance is dividing money. But the real challenge is speaking up before things fall apart—and living with the discomfort of being the one willing to do it.

From Prison to Peace: What It Feels Like When a Business Finally Turns the Corner

Jul 22, 2025

I used to dread walking through the doors of the business I built. Now, I get to write bonus checks with pride—and sleep at night. Here’s how we turned a barely-surviving mess into something solid, sustainable, and worth showing up for.