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.

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Why I Blog: Connection, Clarity, and Legacy

Feb 12, 2025

"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From philosophy 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.


Posts

The Baseball Pain Glossary: Fan-Invented Terms for Surviving the Game

Jun 8, 2025

Baseball will break your heart in the dumbest ways. Here’s the ultimate Baseball Pain Glossary — from NOBLETIGERs to TOOTBLANs — to help you name, laugh at, and survive the agony of loving this game.

Greek Power Salad with Grilled Chicken, Farro & Greens

Jun 7, 2025

Use up your Mediterranean grilled chicken leftovers in this vibrant Greek-inspired power salad with farro, spinach, Italian greens, and a lemon-oregano vinaigrette.

How I’m Approaching the New Baseball Season (And What I’ll Tell My Players on Day 1)

Jun 6, 2025

How I’m approaching the fall baseball season — and what I’ll tell my players on Day 1. Teaching effort, mindset, accountability, emotional discipline, and how to handle failure with resilience.

The Mediterranean Everything Bowl: Grilled Chicken, King City Beans & Caprese Salad Remix

Jun 4, 2025

A Mediterranean-style bowl with grilled chicken, King City Pink Beans, creamy yogurt sauce, crispy pita, and Caprese Remix. Fresh, herby, and perfect al fresco.

Hoppin’ John Remix with King City Beans & Kielbasa

Jun 3, 2025

A bold, one-pot take on Hoppin’ John with King City Pink Beans, Polska kielbasa, garlic paste, and hot sauce. Served over rice, full of Southern swagger.

King City Pink Bean Stew with Bacon & Cornbread

Jun 2, 2025

A cozy, one-pot stew featuring Rancho Gordo King City Pink Beans, smoky bacon, roasted garlic, and a surprise slaw topping. Cornbread required.

Tomato Butter Pasta – Soul-Satisfying Comfort Food

May 29, 2025

This tomato butter pasta is the ultimate post-hike comfort food—simple, rich, and satisfying. Make it with homemade sauce or Rao’s in a pinch. Kid-approved and pantry-friendly.

Post-Hike Italian Salad – Fast, Fresh, and Family-Friendly

May 28, 2025

This Post-Hike Italian Salad is crisp, cool, and loaded with fresh flavor—perfect after a long day of travel. Quick to make, kid-approved, and ideal for balancing out a hearty pasta dinner.

Butter-Glazed French Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

May 23, 2025

These butter-glazed French green beans with toasted pine nuts come together in 10 minutes using Better Than Bouillon for rich flavor. An easy, elegant side dish for any meal.

Broccoli Spaghetti with Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Breadcrumbs

May 22, 2025

This weeknight broccoli spaghetti is tossed with roasted garlic oil, lemon, Pecorino Romano, and crispy golden breadcrumbs. A pantry-friendly pasta full of flavor and texture.

Roasted Garlic Black Bean Soup with Lime – Cozy, Hearty, and Vegetarian

May 21, 2025

This roasted garlic black bean soup is rich, smoky, and finished with a bright squeeze of lime. A cozy vegetarian recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and even better with toppings like crema, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips.

Crispy Quesadillas with Purple Rain Slaw & Pickled Jalapeños

May 20, 2025

These crispy quesadillas are filled with melty cheese, tangy purple cabbage slaw, and diced pickled jalapeños for the perfect balance of crunch, heat, and creaminess. A bold vegetarian side or main that pairs perfectly with black bean soup.