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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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Date Night: America Eats Tavern

November 24, 2014
Date Night Other Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Farm to table meets the Ritz Carlton in José Andrés’ latest culinary creation, America Eats Tavern. This Tysons
Scandal

Weekend Recap: Scandal (ous)

November 24, 2014
Our Life Weekend Recap
Scandal.  Our weekend consisted of laying low and feeding our appetites with unhealthy amounts of Olivia Pope and

Secret Single Behavior

November 21, 2014
Dating Our Life
There is an old Sex and the City episode where Carrie talks about her “SSB – Secret Single
Thanksgiving in DC

News Around Town: Thanksgiving in DC

November 21, 2014
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While many of you are gearing up for travel next week, others will be searching for a place

Brunch Date: Evening Star Cafe

November 20, 2014
Alexandria Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Our stomachs were screaming as we headed out to the grocery store, so instead of waiting to get

Top 10 Questions Asked After You Get Engaged

November 18, 2014
Our Life
Last night marked the first official “engagement celebration” we have had as a newly engaged couple. Scott’s office

Date Night: Mintwood Place

November 17, 2014
Date Night Dating DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
It’s loud, crowded, and from the moment the waiter came to our table Mintwood Place was one of

Weekend Recap: Bringing in the Christmas Spirit

November 17, 2014
Our Life Weekend Recap
It’s getting increasingly more difficult not to be wrapped up in the upcoming holiday season, and this weekend
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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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