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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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Extraordinary Alexandria Summer Social

June 24, 2014
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This past week, I was fortunate enough to attend the Extraordinary Alexandria Summer Social which culminated in the

Weekend Recap: The Official Start of Summer

June 23, 2014
Our Life Weekend Recap
This weekend was more celebratory than most, as Friday was my last day of teaching  and now I’m

News Around Town: Summer is Here!

June 23, 2014
News Around Town Things to Do
Summer is officially here! This week there are several things to check out, things we’re cramming into our

Date Night: TKO Burger

June 20, 2014
Date Night Dating DC DC Food Food and Drink Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
“You’ve got to try the turkey burger!” After just finishing the Mac & Cheese Burger, these were the next

Date Night: District Commons

June 19, 2014
Date Night Dating DC DC DC Drinks Food Food and Drink Restaurants - DC, VA, MD Washington, DC/DMV
The more we go out in this area, the more exciting it is to find a place we

8 Wallet Friendly Date Ideas in DC

June 18, 2014
Dating Lists Our Life Relationships 101 Things to Do
We love going to nice restaurants on our date nights. That said, there are times when we really

Happy Hour Take 2! *UPDATED*

June 16, 2014
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Mark your calendars!! After a successful and fun Happy Hour last month, we have decided to organize another

Happy Father’s Day!!

June 15, 2014
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Happy Father’s Day! In honor of Father’s Day, today is dedicated to the men who welcomed us into
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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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