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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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“You Rescued Me” – In Memory of My Darling Girl.

July 6, 2015
Our Life Pups
“You rescued Me”.   Those were the last words I whispered into my darling girl’s ears. Miah, my

Wedding Wednesday: Looking for Guest Posts!

July 1, 2015
Wedding Plans
This week has been busier than anticipated. After having been sick for the past week, packing to leave

Brunch *etc.* Date: Society Fair

June 30, 2015
Alexandria Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Brunch date. Dinner date. Wine date. Patio date. Coffee date. Cake date. All of these can be accomplished

Penn Commons Picnic Preview!

June 29, 2015
Things to Do
How’s that for some alliteration! School may be out for the summer, but this English teacher is never

News Around Town: Where You’re Eating on July 4 in DC

June 29, 2015
News Around Town
If the scorching weather wasn’t enough of an indication, July 4 in DC is confirmation that summer is

Fig & Olive Opens TODAY in DC!

June 26, 2015
DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
CityCenterDC has a new kid in town – and this one is sure to leave a giant imprint

Wedding Wednesday: The Budget…We Think

June 24, 2015
Our Life Wedding Plans
Let’s talk money. This is where I begin by saying that the wedding budget is NO WHERE NEAR

Date Night: Blackwall Hitch, Old Town Alexandria

June 23, 2015
Alexandria Date Night Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
The wait is over and the view just got infinitely better on the Waterfront in Old Town. The
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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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