Introducing, Bowen Thoreau
Happy one month to our perfect addition, Bowen Thoreau, or “Beau.” Born December 9th at 11:09 am, 7
Hello, 2026.
And farewell, 2025. It’s early in the morning, typing from my bed with one son on my left,
Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community
We love talking about food and drinks, but I love to talk about our community even more. When
Happy National Guacamole Day!
Some people look forward to the big calendar days — the ones marked in bold print, where schools
Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library
Last Friday morning, Roux and I stood with our neighbors and community leaders at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, watching
Opening Day at the 2025 New York State Fair
There are certain traditions that become markers of the seasons, little rituals that make summer feel complete. For
8 Years Later
Only eight years? It feels like a lifetime has unfolded since that August day in 2017. In those
The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2
This morning, I finally did it. (Missed Part 1? Read that first.) The cucumbers that had been haunting
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We're Scott and Al.
For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.