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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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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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Engagement Session with Joffoto! *Part 1*

May 25, 2016
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As we readied ourselves on the stone of the Jefferson Memorial for our first picture, Scott leaned down

Date Night: Don Taco Tequila Bar

May 25, 2016
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It’s really not hard to sell us on a taco place. Let’s be honest – all you have

DCMinute Happy Hour is BACK June 2nd!!

May 20, 2016
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The rain will eventually turn to sunshine and blue skies, and our next happy hour will be upon

Happy Hour Date: The Gibson, DC

May 17, 2016
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If you’ve even taken a walk down 14th street in the U street area, you most likely have

DC Weather Got You Down? Here’s a list of things to keep you preoccupied.

May 13, 2016
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Oh thank God, it’s raining out – AGAIN! I was beginning to get worried that the puddles were

Happy Hour Date: Jack Rose Dining Saloon (and Tiki bar!!)

May 11, 2016
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We have a fond place in our heart for Jack Rose, as we celebrated our engagement perched at

DC Guacamole: Al’s Unofficial-Official Guide to Guac in the DMV

May 5, 2016
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Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends! Since it happens to be my favorite holiday of the year, I thought I

Derby in DC: The Kentucky Society of Washington’s Pre-Derby Party

May 3, 2016
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For as long as I can remember, I have felt inextricably tied to the world of bygone times
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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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