Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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All-Day Tomato Meat Sauce with Spaghetti (Slow-Cooked, Kid-Friendly Comfort Food)

Dec 9, 2025

An all-day tomato meat sauce that tastes like home. Slow-cooked with soffritto, beef, tomatoes, and optional mushroom tea, this cozy bowl of spaghetti is pure comfort — the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell like love.

Cozy Split Pea Soup with Bacon, Cabbage & Balsamic — A Cold-Weather Favorite

Dec 8, 2025

A deeply comforting split pea soup simmered with bacon, cabbage, sweet carrots, and a splash of balsamic to brighten the whole bowl. Simple ingredients, slow-cooked flavor — perfect for cold days.

Washington DC Tour Group Box Lunches | Apple Spice Catering

Dec 5, 2025

Planning a tour in Washington, DC? We make feeding your group easy with fresh, individually packed gourmet box lunches delivered directly to your tour bus—on time and stress-free. Perfect for student trips, adult tours, and educational travel.

Onion Broth Udon with Shabu-Shabu Beef | Sweet Onion, Smoky Bacon & Mushroom “Noodles”

Dec 4, 2025

A cozy onion broth udon inspired by a bowl I used to order during my Wall Street days — now a family favorite. Sweet onions, smoky bacon, mushroom “noodles,” tender shabu-shabu beef, and a quick 국밥 twist for the leftovers.

Rainy Day Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup

Dec 2, 2025

A cold, rainy day in Northern Virginia calls for the classics: a crunchy sourdough grilled cheese and a silky homemade tomato soup that warms you from the inside out.

Best Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich – Perfect for Game Day

Dec 1, 2025

A crispy, cheesy, saucy leftover meatloaf sandwich that tastes even better the next day. Built on a club roll with BBQ-ranch sauce, melted American, fried onions, and tangy pickles. Easy to make, perfect for game day, and a family favorite in our house.

A Thanksgiving Discovery in the Woods: Finding Our First Geocache

Nov 27, 2025

A quiet Thanksgiving walk turned into a surprise adventure when we uncovered a hidden geocache that has been sitting in the woods since 2011. A new family memory, a handwritten note, and a fresh reason to explore the outdoors.

The Best Rice Krispy Treats

Nov 27, 2025

Gooey, buttery, dangerously addictive Rice Krispy treats made the right way.

Momentum in the Woods: A Parenting Lesson About Balance and Moving Forward

Nov 26, 2025

A walk in the woods with my daughter turned into a lesson about momentum, balance, and why moving forward is almost always easier than standing still.

The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make (and It’s Not What You Think)

Nov 25, 2025

The best advice I’ve ever given my kids isn’t about work or money. It’s about love—and the choice that shapes the rest of your life.

Lentil Minestrone | A Weeknight Friendly, Hearty Vegetable Soup

Nov 25, 2025

A hearty, weeknight friendly lentil minestrone loaded with vegetables, pasta, and Swiss chard. Simple ingredients, big flavor.

Tightly Held Opinions, Loosely Held Wisdom

Nov 24, 2025

What if the wisest thing you could say today was “I don’t know”? This reflection explores the power of open-mindedness, the discipline of thinking, and why tightly held opinions often get in the way of true wisdom.