Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Watermelon Salad with Feta, Peanuts & Lime Mint Dressing

Jul 12, 2026

Recreate this refreshing watermelon salad with feta, roasted peanuts, fresh mint, and a bright lime dressing. The perfect summer side for burgers and cookouts.

How to Stop Thinking at Night: Five Reminders That Help Me Rest

Jul 11, 2026

Years of leadership trained my brain to solve problems around the clock. These five reminders help me stop overthinking at night, protect my rest, and start each day with a calmer mind.

Rustic Rancho Gordo Borlotti Bean, Summer Squash & Tubetti Soup

Jul 9, 2026

A rainy-day Rancho Gordo Borlotti bean soup with summer squash, sweet corn, tubetti pasta, crispy pancetta, and a rich homemade bean broth.

Protect the Flame: Daily Habits for a Meaningful Life

Jul 8, 2026

Your spirit needs care just like your body. Discover the daily habits that help protect your flame and bring more joy, peace, and meaning to everyday life.

Rancho Gordo Borlotti Bean Risotto della Contadina (Farmer's Risotto)

Jul 7, 2026

Learn how to make creamy Rancho Gordo Borlotti Bean Risotto della Contadina with Arborio rice, pancetta, cabbage, saffron, and Parmesan.

Why I Bought FBTC Instead of Bitcoin or MicroStrategy

Jul 7, 2026

I bought the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) at $52 per share. Here's why I chose a spot Bitcoin ETF over Bitcoin or MicroStrategy.

Beans & Greens on Toast with Rancho Gordo Yellow Eye Beans & Escarole

Jul 4, 2026

Creamy Rancho Gordo Yellow Eye Beans simmered with escarole, soffritto, and poached cherry tomatoes, served over garlic-rubbed sourdough toast.

Burrata Sandwich with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

Jul 4, 2026

Make this easy burrata sandwich with marinated cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and crusty bread for a fresh, flavorful summer lunch.

The $100,000 Club Log #1: What Our Catering Business Numbers Are Telling Us

Jul 1, 2026

We analyzed five years of catering data to understand declining deliveries, changing office trends, and why recurring accounts are key to rebuilding our path to $100,000 months.

How to Find Direction in Life When Goals Aren’t Enough

Jun 21, 2026

Feeling stuck or unsure what comes next? Learn how a personal North Star can help you find direction in life without needing a perfect five-year plan.

Making Room for the Future: Letting Go of the Past

Jun 20, 2026

Moving a catering business after 20 years forced me to sort through old manuals, drums, and memories. A reflection on letting go of the past and making room for the future.

The Good Chair: Sharing Music, Vinyl Records, and Memories With My Daughter

Jun 20, 2026

Every Saturday morning, my daughter and I sit in the "good chair" and listen to records. A reflection on vinyl, music appreciation, parenting, and how the albums we love become memories passed from one generation to the next.