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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          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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14 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas Besides Dinner and a Movie

This might go against what others are telling you, but a Valentine’s Day date does not need to

February 12, 2016
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5 Super Bowl foods to order in the Washington, DC area

This weekend is a great excuse to order wings, pizza, and other Super Bowl food favorites. We’ve been

February 5, 2016
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5 Super Bowl “Must Haves” if you’re watching in Medina, NY

It’s OK Buffalo Bills’ fans, next year is our year!  For now, we should all just enjoy good

February 5, 2016
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The Winners of Winter Storm Jonas “Snowzilla”

No matter where you grew up, snow storms aren’t something to be taken lightly. 6 inches of snow

January 25, 2016
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11 Ways to Survive Winter Storm Jonas

I majored in English Education, and have spent ten years in the classroom. But from mid-December through March,

January 21, 2016
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5 Affordable Holiday Date Ideas

The holiday is here and all of our wallets are feeling the effects of the season. Just because

December 16, 2015
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Our 22 Favorite Christmas Songs

The snow is soon to fall (we hope),  the tree is up, and our favorite Christmas songs are

December 10, 2015
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Thanksgiving Favorites

Turkey, pie, and stuffing – is there really anything else to think about? Though it’s sometime hard to

November 25, 2015
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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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