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As the World Burns

I made it a personal vow to keep away from the news for the last two months.
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As the World Burns
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Farewell, '24

Is it obvious yet what I've resolved in 2025? Before I could even sit and write, I
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Farewell, '24
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Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY

As August wanes and autumn begins to descend on our little corner of WNY, we find ourselves
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Food and Drink, Medina, NY

Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY

 Our house with a fresh blanket of snow during the Christmas Holiday season in Medina, NY. Western New York has some of the most beautiful winters.
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Christmas in July? I'll pass this time.

Whether it's December or July, my love of celebrating Christmas runs deep. Outdoor lights, trees, cookies, music,
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Christmas in July? I'll pass this time.
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Dear Cado, From Ivan

Dear Cado,  Now that Mom and Dad have signed the papers and are officially yours,  I felt it was time that I give you the secrets to life on Fox Cross. You’ve spent the last 3 weeks learning the space, but now I’m here to help you make the most of it,
October 30, 2018
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Four Years Ago…

Four years ago Alix had to work late. As I recall it was for parent-teacher conferences, and she would be home around 6:30-7pm. Almost everything was set. The video was complete, I had time to walk Miah and Ivan, and I was leaving work early to give myself enough time to put
October 23, 2018
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Dining Out for a Cause

Before we ask for your support…. The year was 2014 and our blog was very young. As we searched for our footing and even things to write about we were contacted by Food and Friends in Washington, DC. The subject line of the email read: “Dining Out For Life.”  The message was convincing. 2014 was the
October 7, 2018
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Why Cocktails?

The year was 1956. As they frequently did, Bob Waters, Jack Zimmerman, and Joe Brundage sat at the pub  on a Friday afternoon. The topic of conversation revolved around a simple question, “Why not golf in Medina?” The drive to Lockport was getting old, and so they set off on a plan
October 4, 2018
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From a Proud Wife, on the Eve of Scott’s Debut

I’ve been here since the very first crappy cocktail. The failed gin & tonics, the horror of the Mexican ’75, and the botched “classics”.  And tomorrow Scott will step back behind his very own bar, and mix for our family in advance of our opening night on Saturday.  When I met Scott,
September 19, 2018
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