Embracing Enough: Welcome to Lou LaMedica’s Personal Blog

"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From mindset and parenting to small business insights, easy family recipes, and personal finance, this blog shares practical wisdom on appreciating what we have and finding fulfillment in the everyday.

Featured Posts

Rolling the Curse: The Secret Hand Gesture That Still Haunts Mets Opponents

Jun 11, 2025

Behind home plate at Shea in 1986, a simple fan gesture became something more: a good luck charm, a curse, and a piece of Mets magic. Here’s the story of the rolling hands that still haunt opposing pitchers — and why the tradition lives on today.


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The Best Basmati Rice Ever (Thanks to Julie Sahni)

Feb 8, 2025

This basmati rice recipe—taught to me by the legendary Julie Sahni—is so good even my 11-year-old noticed. Fluffy, fragrant, and foolproof.

Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

Feb 6, 2025

Learn how to roast garlic in the air fryer—simple, hands-off, and packed with flavor. Use in soups, sauces, vinaigrettes, and more. Plus, how to store and use it!

Quick Pickled Cucumbers with Rice Vinegar (Inspired by Kenji)

Feb 6, 2025

These quick pickled cucumbers, inspired by J. Kenji López-Alt’s Serious Eats recipe, are sweet, tangy, crisp, and ready in minutes. Perfect for rice bowls, salads, or snacking straight from the jar.

The Grocery List That Changed Everything

Jan 15, 2025

A practical, no-BS healthy grocery list filled with real ingredients to help you stay on track, feel better, and make fast, satisfying meals without overthinking it.