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How to Get the Girl in 1 Easy Step (AKA – How Scott Won Our First Date)

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

January 19, 2017

Date Night Dating Food and Drink Western New York

Date Night: Gabriel’s Gate, Buffalo NY

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

January 19, 2017

Date Night Food and Drink Western New York

Date Night: Elm Street Bakery in East Aurora, NY

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

January 18, 2017

Farm Life Our Life

Adapting To Farm Life: 5 Month Recap

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

January 17, 2017

Dating Our Life

The #1 Question We Are Asked in WNY…

A long time ago, people asked us when we were going to get married. And then the presumption turned to children, and so we got asked those questions, too. But ever since we moved back home, those questions have taken a back seat to the #1 question we are asked in WNY:

January 12, 2017

Food and Drink Niagara Wine Trail Our Life Western New York Wine

Wine Date: Chateau Niagara Winery

Here is the truth: there are some wineries that you hope you’ll like the wine just because you love the owner. And then you have to morally decide if you speak the utter truth, or you disguise your dislike so as not to devastate someone so proud of their creation. In this

January 11, 2017

{Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

Why I Love Weddings

6 Years Later and Full Circle

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

Date Night: Mythology, DC

Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

#MedinaStrong

Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

Because….Tacos.

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Hello, 2026.

Hello, 2026.

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