Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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You’re Not Talking to Everyone. You’re Talking to the Ones Who Are Listening.

Jul 25, 2025

When you speak from the heart in a world wired for snark, some people won’t get it. But that doesn’t mean you stop showing up with sincerity. This post is about leading with kindness anyway.

The Hardest Part of Inheriting Isn’t the Money

Jul 24, 2025

We think the hard part of inheritance is dividing money. But the real challenge is speaking up before things fall apart—and living with the discomfort of being the one willing to do it.

A Reddit Comment That Made Me Think About My Kids

Jul 24, 2025

It didn’t ruin my day. But it showed me how I want my kids to show up—online and off.

From Prison to Peace: What It Feels Like When a Business Finally Turns the Corner

Jul 22, 2025

I used to dread walking through the doors of the business I built. Now, I get to write bonus checks with pride—and sleep at night. Here’s how we turned a barely-surviving mess into something solid, sustainable, and worth showing up for.

Pasta with Rancho Gordo Cici (Chickpeas)

Jul 21, 2025

Velvety Rancho Gordo chickpeas, a slow-cooked tomato broth, and ditalini pasta all in one pot. This cozy, rustic meal tastes like an Italian grandmother made it—with just the right texture and plenty of love.

🥣 Umami for Breakfast: Miso Oats with Tender Pork & Runny Egg

Jul 21, 2025

Oatmeal goes savory in this fiber-packed, flavor-loaded bowl. Leftover pork melts into miso-soaked oats, topped with a runny egg, scallions, and a generous spoon of chili crisp — because love tastes like heat.

The Death Clock Is Ticking (Carpe Diem, Motherfucker)

Jul 20, 2025

I put a death clock on my desk—not to be dark, but to stay honest. Life doesn’t last forever. So the question is: what are you doing today that actually matters?

Your True Nature Calling

Jul 20, 2025

What Jane’s Addiction—and Perry Farrell’s lyrics—taught me about empathy, language, and seeing people for who they really are. A tribute to music that still hits harder than ever.

The Case for the Thigh: Garlicky Chicken with Chickpeas & Polenta

Jul 19, 2025

Why settle for bland? This one-pan chicken thigh dinner layers roasted garlic, chickpeas, shiitake mushrooms, and a splash of red wine — all simmered down into something you’ll want to spoon over creamy polenta and eat straight outta the pan.

Pasta Meets Chickpea Stew—and It Works

Jul 17, 2025

What happens when silky chickpeas, golden broth, and ruffly pasta come together in one bowl? This dish—part stew, part pasta, all comfort.

Meat Candy in Lettuce Wraps: Reverse-Seared Pork Chops with Sticky Rice and Ssamjang Drizzle

Jul 15, 2025

A pork chop experiment turned flavor explosion. These bone-in beauties were brined for 48 hours, reverse-seared, butter-basted, and grilled to caramelized perfection—then sliced thin and wrapped in Boston lettuce with sticky rice, spicy pickles, and a thick ssamjang drizzle. It’s equal parts comfort food and Korean BBQ energy, built for hands-on eating and big flavor payoffs.

Rustic Pork & Rancho Gordo Cranberry Bean Stew with Shiitake Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Jul 8, 2025

A hearty, nourishing stew that marries tender pork, creamy cranberry beans, shiitake mushrooms, and a splash of aged balsamic. Perfect for cold nights.