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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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If you really knew me, you’d know that… (Scott Edition)

September 9, 2014
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I used to work in politics. I’ve lived in Virginia since 2007, but will always consider myself a

Weekend Recap: The Calm Between the Storms

September 8, 2014
Our Life Weekend Recap
After a long first week back at school, all I could think about this weekend was sleeping in

Fall Favorites

September 8, 2014
Lists Things to Do
I love fall! I know it doesn’t officially start for another couple of weeks, but Labor Day is

Football is Back: Where We Watch

September 7, 2014
Our Life Things to Do
Among the many reasons I love fall is the return of football. Our fantasy football drafts are complete,

Date Night: 2 Birds 1 Stone

September 4, 2014
Date Night Dating DC Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
We love the 14th St corridor! From great restaurants to crafty cocktails it seems to have everything you’d

Weekend Recap: Labor Day and Friends

September 3, 2014
Our Life Weekend Recap
I’m officially back at work. And as I sit here after a long first day at school, it

Product Review: Food Should Taste Good

August 31, 2014
Product Review
Like anyone, we love to indulge. When it comes to chips, I would never add up the amount

News Around Town: Labor Day Weekend

August 29, 2014
News Around Town Things to Do
Even though it might continue to feel like summer for a couple weeks, Labor Day weekend always marks
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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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