Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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How to Bake Perfect Pita Chips (Crispy, Versatile & Easy)

Feb 18, 2025

Learn how to bake perfect homemade pita chips with this simple method. Light, crispy, and endlessly versatile — perfect for salads, dips, bowls, and snacking.

Purple Rain Slaw: The Bitterness-Free Cabbage Slaw That Slaps

Feb 18, 2025

This tangy-sweet Purple Rain Slaw transforms red cabbage into a flavor-packed topping or side. Salted, rinsed, and tossed with apple cider vinegar, dried apples, and honey—perfect for bowls, wraps, and more.

No Flip, No Fuss: The Best Jammy Over-Easy Egg

Feb 17, 2025

Steamed, not flipped. This foolproof technique gives you a perfect jammy yolk and fully set whites—thanks to an egg ring, a splash of water, and a little patience.

Lessons from an Online Lemonade Stand: What My Kids and I Learned Selling Collectible Cards on eBay

Feb 17, 2025

How running an eBay card business with my kids taught us about pricing, margins, discipline — and why selling is one of the best classrooms there is.

Hydration Hysteria: When Did Water Become a Lifestyle?

Feb 16, 2025

Gen X grew up never drinking water—just Kool-Aid, Tang, and soda. In true Bill Burr style, here’s a hilarious take on today’s hydration obsession.

Jalen Hurts and the Mindset of Growth: Lessons from Super Bowl 59

Feb 15, 2025

Jalen Hurts’ journey from Super Bowl loss to MVP is a lesson in resilience, growth, and embracing enough. Learn how his mindset can inspire your own success.

The Truth About Success: Why Most People Fail and How You Can Win

Feb 14, 2025

Success isn’t just about ambition—it’s about sacrifice and persistence. Discover why most people fail and how you can stay committed to achieving your goals.

How I’m Going to Teach My Kids to Drive (Assume Everyone Else Is an Idiot)

Feb 13, 2025

Driving is the most dangerous daily task. These seven driving commandments will help new drivers stay safe, avoid accidents, and keep their insurance rates low.

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.

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.