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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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Weekend Recap: Tourists in Our City

June 30, 2014
Our Life Weekend Recap
Scott and I had high hopes for June because we will be spending most of July apart.  We

Welcome to the Tiki Lounge – Bookalokal Event

June 27, 2014
DC Drinks Things to Do
Ok, so you see the word ‘bookalokal’ and if you are anything like I am you’re running “bookalooka”

Happy Hour 2 – EPIC RECAP

June 27, 2014
Our Life Things to Do
I’ve been inspired. Rather, I should say we have been inspired. And not because of the places we

Why Our Dog Can’t Walk: Part 2

June 26, 2014
Our Life Pups
(missed Part 1? Read it here…)   The words “systemic lupus” and “fatal” hit me like a ton

#TBT – From the pen of 11 yr old Scott

June 26, 2014
#TBT Our Life
18 years ago, Scott asked me out to the Halloween Dance when we were in 6th grade. I

The Best Guacamole in Alexandria

June 25, 2014
Alexandria Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
Let’s face it – all things avocado have hit the US market in a big way and it

Why Our Dog Can’t Walk: Part 1

June 25, 2014
Our Life Pups
I still always get excited when I get to say “our”, and not just “my”… This post is

Dealing with Relationship Baggage

June 24, 2014
Dating Our Life
We make it no secret that Scott and I have had previous relationships that meant a great deal.
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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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