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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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Weekend Recap: Oktoberfest and a Great Cause

October 6, 2014
Our Life Weekend Recap
This past weekend was bittersweet, as Scott left early on Saturday for a work trip in New Orleans.

Fall Lineup: The TV Shows We’re Watching

October 3, 2014
Our Life Things to Do
The start of fall means many things, including figuring out what TV shows we’ll be watching on our

News Around Town: October is Here!

October 3, 2014
News Around Town Things to Do
With an abundance of events kicking off our favorite month of October, we had to share some of

September in Review

October 1, 2014
Our Life
Is it really October? The fall season has gotten off to a busy start, and October just so

Theater Review: Three Sistahs

September 30, 2014
Theater Things To Do - DMV
Rarely do I leave a theatrical performance and feel as though I have experienced an alternate reality. I

Jaleo Crystal City Celebrates 10th Anniversary

September 29, 2014
Other Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Some of our favorite restaurants in the city have been imagined and brought to life by Jose Andres,

Brunch Date: Policy, DC

September 27, 2014
DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Often in this city, reputation is king. We find it to be true time and time again, but

Where Will We Be In 5 Years?

September 24, 2014
Dating Our Life Relationships 101
Where we will be in 5 years has been a topic of conversation in our household as of
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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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