As the World Burns
I made it a personal vow to keep away from the news for the last two months. I
Farewell, ’24
Is it obvious yet what I’ve resolved in 2025? Before I could even sit and write, I got
Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY
As August wanes and autumn begins to descend on our little corner of WNY, we find ourselves scrambling
Christmas in July? I’ll pass this time.
Whether it’s December or July, my love of celebrating Christmas runs deep. Outdoor lights, trees, cookies, music, and
From the Heart: Please Lower the Temperature
I am an optimist. I’m not naive, but hope is something I feel at my very core. I
Rabbit Rabbit…is it really July?
Wasn’t it just January? Weren’t we just driving back from South Carolina in April? Alix and I sat
Happy 3rd Birthday, Roux!
I’m typing this just shy of 7am – the little nugget foiled my birthday plans when he woke
Spring Fling ’24
Spring. It’s been 9 months since we bid farewell to life in hospitality, which means every weekend we
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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.