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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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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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A Virginia Festival with America Eats Tavern

June 18, 2015
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We love lazy Sundays! Even though we regularly go to brunch in the morning, we come home immediately

Places to Take Dad on Father’s Day in DC

June 17, 2015
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I’m still a little in shock that Sunday is Father’s Day. Let that sink in for a minute

Date Night: Del Ray Pizzeria

June 11, 2015
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Traditionally, Friday night in our household means take-out pizza. Last Friday, it meant a fantastic date night at

Date Night: Cafe Divan

June 10, 2015
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Again, it’s no exaggeration that I live for guacamole. But what you need to understand is that my

Date Night: Ankara Restaurant, DC

June 5, 2015
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Having grown up in rural Western New York, access to exotic cuisine was limited. My definition of great

Preparing for the First Loss

June 3, 2015
Our Life Pups
I’m 31 (and some change)years old. I have had personal challenges and a decade full of relationship turmoil.

Restaurant Opening: Carluccio’s First US Location Comes to Alexandria!

June 3, 2015
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With over 100 locations throughout Europe, Carluccio’s has finally come to Old Town Alexandria with their first US

Date Night: Cocktails at PX, Old Town Alexandria

June 2, 2015
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It all starts with a blue light, a doorbell, and a great excuse to dress up. Old Town
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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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