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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

          August 15, 2025

          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

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

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Hello, 2026.

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The clock in downtown Medina, NY.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

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Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
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Summer vibes on our farm. The pool is beautiful during the summer and it's relaxing for all the right reasons.
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Food and Drink

5 Reasons Why Instagram “Stories” is Better than Snapchat (and how to use it!)

August 4, 2016
Lists
Let’s face it: this is the newest social media outbreak since Facebook changed how to “like” a photo.

Wine Date: Paradise Springs Winery (then, and NOW!)

August 3, 2016
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If you need a good laugh today, do me a favor and click here to see one of

DC Minute Happy Hour at Brabo- Thank you!!

August 3, 2016
Our Life Things to Do
Almost 3 years ago, I was packing the rest of my things to head south to Alexandria. I

Calendar and Events: August 2016

August 1, 2016
Calendar Things To Do/ News
For us, August 2016 is going to be a memorable month. This month will be fun of incredible

New Column: Friday Minutes

July 29, 2016
Friday Minutes Things To Do/ News
As we transition from our life in Virginia/DC and prepare to enter a brand new scene in Western

So…you’re moving to a FARM?

July 28, 2016
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Of all the questions we have received about our move, one of the most frequent we hear is

Brunch Date: BOE Restaurant + Bar

July 27, 2016
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**UPDATE: BOE has sadly closed the doors. Glad we had a chance to visit when we did!** One

Join Us for Happy Hour on August 2!

July 21, 2016
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As you all now know, we’re moving back to Western New York in less than a month. As
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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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