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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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Republican Primary Debate Drinking Game

August 4, 2015
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Are we really already talking about the 2016 President Election? It’s true, not only is there the potential

Recap: DC’s 3rd Annual BRGR BASH

August 3, 2015
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Let me take a brief moment to introduce you to Kelly and Drew, one of the sweetest couples

Revisiting the Long-Distance Relationship

July 31, 2015
Our Life
Summer is a bittersweet time for us.  In the beginning of our relationship, we spent 8 months driving

Summer Hangout at Pop’s SeaBar

July 30, 2015
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One of the many flash flood warnings had popped up on our phones and we realized we only

Join us for Happy Hour!

July 29, 2015
Things to Do
When Scott and I started In a DC Minute, we hoped that above all else we would meet

Miah’s Final Giveaway: Smiling Dog Coffee Company

July 22, 2015
Giveaways Pups
To say that the support we have received over the last few weeks over Miah’s passing would be

News Around Town: Openings and Recaps

July 20, 2015
News Around Town
New brunches are starting, restaurants are opening, and patios are being packed full – a clear sign that

Burger, Tap & Shake Opens Today!

July 20, 2015
News Around Town
Burgers are coming to Tenleytown! Today, Tenleytown welcomes the second location of Passion Food Hospitality’s Burger, Tap &
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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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