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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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Food and Drink

Dupont’s Embassy Row Hotel Opens the Rooftop

July 19, 2014
DC Drinks Things to Do
There are few things I enjoy more than a rooftop on a beautiful night. The Dupont’s Embassy Row

Belle Isle Moonshine is a Must

July 18, 2014
Drinks Things to Do
Take a deep breath and keep an open mind, because what I’m about to tell you about moonshine

#TBT – Summer on the Farm

July 17, 2014
#TBT Our Life
I just spent the last three hours sunning myself as I rode around my property – on my

Brunch at Union Street Public House

July 17, 2014
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Eggs Benedict 3 ways at  Union Street Public House’s brunch in Old Town. That’s all you need to

The Ubiquitous “We”

July 16, 2014
Dating Our Life
When I was jilted and single, the thought of ever entering another relationship that resulted in discarding the

Summer Apart: Things Bound to Happen

July 15, 2014
Our Life
“Where’s my coffee, bitch!”  Though Al said this with love, it’s probably not something she’ll get away with

Romantic Date Ideas in the DC Area

July 14, 2014
Dating Lists Things to Do
Attention all romantics in the DC area! Here is a list of some of the many popular destinations

News Around Town: Summer Heat and Busy Week

July 14, 2014
News Around Town Things to Do
Well now that the World Cup is finished we can officially get back to counting down until football
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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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