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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

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          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

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          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

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          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Dating Our Life Relationships 101

How to Get the Girl in 1 Easy Step (AKA – How Scott Won Our First Date)

I give Scott a hard time. Truly, I do. And though I wish I could apologize, I’m not

January 19, 2017
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#TBT – Valentine’s Day Memories

This weekend is a momentous one for us for several reasons. 3 years ago I surprised my new

February 11, 2016
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Dating Our Life Relationships 101

Wedding Planning: Making the List and Checking it Twice

After getting engaged last October, most of our wedding planning has revolved around conversations rather than concrete plans.

May 1, 2015
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Dating Lists Our Life Relationships 101

One Year Down: 11 Things We have Learned Living Together

Today marks one year since moving in together. Last February 15th found us up at the crack of

February 15, 2015
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Dating Relationships 101

Relationship 101: Intellectual Conversation

This wasn’t a “planned” post – rather, it stemmed as a response to the conversations we have been

November 25, 2014
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Dating Lists Our Life Relationships 101

10 Things to Know Before Moving in Together

1. The term “mine” or “my” is going to get you in trouble. This is a big step

October 18, 2014
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Dating Lists Relationships 101

10 Things to Do on Every Date

Last night, Scott and I took a trip into the city for a Tuesday date night. As we

October 8, 2014
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Dating Our Life Relationships 101

Where Will We Be In 5 Years?

Where we will be in 5 years has been a topic of conversation in our household as of

September 24, 2014
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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.

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