Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Best Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich – Perfect for Game Day

Dec 1, 2025

A crispy, cheesy, saucy leftover meatloaf sandwich that tastes even better the next day. Built on a club roll with BBQ-ranch sauce, melted American, fried onions, and tangy pickles. Easy to make, perfect for game day, and a family favorite in our house.

A Thanksgiving Discovery in the Woods: Finding Our First Geocache

Nov 27, 2025

A quiet Thanksgiving walk turned into a surprise adventure when we uncovered a hidden geocache that has been sitting in the woods since 2011. A new family memory, a handwritten note, and a fresh reason to explore the outdoors.

The Best Rice Krispy Treats

Nov 27, 2025

Gooey, buttery, dangerously addictive Rice Krispy treats made the right way.

Momentum in the Woods: A Parenting Lesson About Balance and Moving Forward

Nov 26, 2025

A walk in the woods with my daughter turned into a lesson about momentum, balance, and why moving forward is almost always easier than standing still.

Lentil Minestrone | A Weeknight Friendly, Hearty Vegetable Soup

Nov 25, 2025

A hearty, weeknight friendly lentil minestrone loaded with vegetables, pasta, and Swiss chard. Simple ingredients, big flavor.

The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make (and It’s Not What You Think)

Nov 25, 2025

The best advice I’ve ever given my kids isn’t about work or money. It’s about love—and the choice that shapes the rest of your life.

NJ Health Salad; Tangy Foil for Every Meal

Nov 24, 2025

A crisp, sweet, and tangy chopped salad that tastes like the American cousin of the pickles you find on Asian tables. Bright, refreshing, and the perfect foil for rich or heavy meals. Keeps well for days and upgrades almost anything you serve it with.

Tightly Held Opinions, Loosely Held Wisdom

Nov 24, 2025

What if the wisest thing you could say today was “I don’t know”? This reflection explores the power of open-mindedness, the discipline of thinking, and why tightly held opinions often get in the way of true wisdom.

Pepperoncini–Balsamic Pot Roast (Italian Beef–Inspired)

Nov 22, 2025

A Chicago-inspired pot roast with pepperoncini, balsamic, and deep beef flavor — slow cooked until the meat is tender and the sauce sings.

Pork Adovado (For the Best Breakfast Burritos of Your Life)

Nov 21, 2025

Deep, rich pork adovado made with ancho and guajillo chiles, chipotle–mango purée, and homemade chicken stock. Slow-braised until tender and perfect for freezing. The ultimate base for the best breakfast burritos.

Tortellini en Brodo (Using Liquid Gold)

Nov 21, 2025

A warm, cozy bowl of tortellini simmered in Liquid Gold—simple, soothing, and exactly what you want on a chilly night.

Shrimp with Mango Chipotle Sauce

Nov 20, 2025

A fast, sweet heat shrimp dish tossed in a silky mango chipotle sauce. Bright, bold, and ready in minutes. Perfect for rice bowls, weeknights, and anyone who loves big flavor with no fuss.