Since we’ve moved back to Western New York it’s largely been Alix’s voice sharing our stories. You’ve learned about her love of goats, thoughts about the farm, and difficulties with moving home. Now, it’s my turn. Let’s not beat around the bush, there have been some rumors that I don’t like the
The rumors are true: there is more to New York wine than just the Finger Lakes. Thanks to Lockport’s Freedom Run Winery there’s an easy argument for traveling to Western New York on your next tour. There are a few wineries on the Niagara Wine Trail that Alix and I haven’t visited
I give Scott a hard time. Truly, I do. And though I wish I could apologize, I’m not going to because what he did worked, and worked wonders. Out at dinner with friends the other night, I made a comment (in jest, mind you) about how cheesy and over the top his
When I lived in DC, I was on the hunt for the perfect guacamole. Now that we live in Western New York, I’m on the hunt for the perfect chicken wing. Last Friday night, I think I found the first contender, though I have miles to go and a few hundred wings
A few weekends ago, we braved the elements and trekked an hour southwest to East Aurora, NY for a much anticipated date night at Elm Street Bakery; long have we heard of the pastries, the pizza, and the bread. I will say this – popular opinion ruined us for the evening. It’s
Over the weekend, we celebrated 5 months on the farm. We may have celebrated too much, as we went to 4 new restaurants – but that is par for our course. While our date nights have not slowed down (a decision we are very conscious to maintain) so many aspects of our
We are Scott and Al, the brains and brawn behind this blog. We've been writing for 10 years together, chronicling our adventures in DC and WNY, our love of food and drink, reinventing our farmhouse, and now our journey as new parents!