Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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RIP 2025 Mets: Season Recap of a $340 Million Collapse

Sep 28, 2025

The 2025 Mets were built for a World Series run. Instead, they unraveled after June 12, finishing with one of the league’s worst records since that date. No magic, no comebacks, and $340 million spent — this season will be remembered as an epic fail.

Marcella Hazan’s Perfect Tomato Sauce

Sep 25, 2025

Discover Marcella Hazan’s legendary three-ingredient tomato sauce — simple, rich, and unforgettable. A recipe so good, it could inspire The Marvelous Sauce.

Ayocote Blanco e Farro Minestra – Italian Soup with Beans, Farro, and Vegetables

Sep 24, 2025

A nourishing Italian-inspired soup made with ayocote blanco beans, farro, zucchini, spinach, and a Pecorino rind. Comforting, healthy, and perfect for a dreary day.

Heirloom Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

Sep 24, 2025

Fresh, juicy heirloom tomatoes meet crispy rosemary bread in this simple bruschetta recipe. A drizzle of olive oil, a hint of garlic, and a touch of basil turn it into the perfect summer bite.

Turkey, Bean & Pepper Jack Quesadilla — A Leftovers Remix

Sep 24, 2025

This Turkey, Bean & Pepper Jack Quesadilla started as a fridge raid and turned into a warm, golden, and unexpectedly perfect lunch. Creamy beans, smoky turkey, melty cheese, and a sprinkle of kosher salt made it the kind of quick bite worth remembering.

Abundance Signals: Walnuts, Mosquitoes, and the Forest’s Long Game

Sep 23, 2025

On my September 23 walk, the forest announced its changes loud and clear — walnuts thudding down in a mast year, mosquitoes in last-call mode, pawpaw perfume gone, and late-blooming smartweed still holding on. These abundance signals remind me that the woods don’t whisper their shifts; they proclaim them.

The Snowball and the Bike: Teaching Kids the Power of Compound Interest

Sep 23, 2025

A new bike, a little umpire money, and the lesson that time does the heavy lifting. Here’s how I’m teaching my kids that saving before 20 is the real snowball effect — with a simple tool to show the magic of compounding.

Be Thankful for the Hard Times

Sep 22, 2025

Some months feel like steps backward. Sales dip, streaks stall, and losses pile up. Gratitude and process are what keep me steady — even in the hard times.

Curried Tarragon Chicken Salad with Apples & Pecans

Sep 22, 2025

Leftover chicken breast just got an upgrade. This Curried Tarragon Chicken Salad is creamy, crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy — with apples, pecans, golden raisins, and a Serrano kick. Tarragon brings its underappreciated magic, making this sandwich far from ordinary.

Movies for the Fall: Rewatching What Lasts

Sep 19, 2025

Fall is the season for rewatching what lasts. From Halloween with my son to the golden glow of When Harry Met Sally and the timeless lessons of Dead Poets Society, these are the movies that make autumn feel complete — and the ones I want my kids to carry with them.

The Quiet Hours: Finding Solitude in Gym, Woods, and Music

Sep 19, 2025

The quiet hours come in many forms — an empty gym on a rainy day, a path through the woods, or the glow of vinyl spinning late at night. Each reminds me that solitude is its own kind of luxury.

I Missed Intel — And That’s Okay

Sep 18, 2025

I skipped Intel at $20 because the numbers looked terrible, only to watch the government step in with unprecedented support. Missing wasn’t failure—it was discipline, and patience is what keeps you in the game.