It was 1992 when AIDS came into my family’s life. My Uncle Bob was spending his summer at my grandparent’s cottage on Lake Ontario living in a room that faced the lake. As I sat in the middle chair of the living room, he left the cottage for the last time. A
I’m sitting here in too much silence, drinking coffee that I have not yet “cheers’ed!” with a plastic cup full of orange juice. I haven’t changed a diaper in 24 hours, and I did not read “Mighty Mighty Construction Site” before I went to bed last night. And I really don’t feel
To say that I have an infatuation with Charleston, SC is nothing short of an understatement. 6 years ago, my sister and I jumped in the car for a spontaneous road trip down the East Coast with Florida as our final destination. We hit Hampton Roads VA, Wilmington NC, Savannah GA, and
Kiss me, I’m Polish. Or better yet, stuff pierogi in my face and I’ll be even happier. Thanks Dad for the abundant Polish in my blood, as being home in WNY has me all sorts of excited to celebrate Dyngus Day! The Buffalo News had a great round-up the other day of
Let me start by saying that I was born in the wrong decade. Approximately 80 years behind, I figure. I was meant to live in a world of Friday night dances, jazz clubs, cocktail hours, and swanky restaurants. How these things are not still en vogue is completely beyond me. And then
Just as we promised, we are THRILLED to give you all the details behind our recent Instagram announcement regarding this month’s Niagara Food and Wine Expo (April 21-23) and yes, the rumor is true: WE ARE COOKING LIVE AT THE SHOW!! I know that using all caps implies screaming, but we are
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.