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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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Who Rescued Who?

July 3, 2016
Our Life Pups
Today marks the one year anniversary since I buried my very best friend.   In this world we

June in Review – Best Dates of the Month

July 1, 2016
Our Life
June is my EVEREST. As a teacher, I run full steam ahead from spring break to the

Cocktails and Bubbles: 6 Drinks to Enjoy this Summer

June 30, 2016
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Summer: the warmest months of the year can only be cooled by good air conditioning, a pool, and

Date Night: Society Fair Demo Kitchen, Old Town

June 24, 2016
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As I type, I am readying myself for the last day in the classroom of this school year.

Bantam King Expands on the Success of Daikaya

June 22, 2016
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The 2nd restaurant from the partners behind Daikaya has opened (partners Daisuke Utagawa, Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima, and

CaliBurger Opens in Maryland!

June 21, 2016
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Cole and Sasha are back with a few notes about the recently opened Caliburger in Maryland! Interested in

Date Night: Majestic in Alexandria is Back

June 15, 2016
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When it comes to the Alexandria dining scene it’s safe to say that Majestic is a favorite of

When Are You Getting Married??

June 9, 2016
Our Life
Oh that. Right. About that… If you recall, after spending a few months on the farm last summer
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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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