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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

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          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

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          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

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          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

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          #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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Trouble in Paradise: How an NFL Trade Affects Our Relationship

After being gone for a week, I landed in Buffalo and as phones began to turn on I

March 19, 2018
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Our Guide To Mastering Autumn In Western New York

While the start of fall brings us a lot of excitement, it also is very challenging. This fall represents

October 6, 2017
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11 Reasons To Be Excited Football Season Is Back!

A great thing happened 2 years ago: Alix was invited into a fantasy football league. I rooted all

September 12, 2017
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For the Love of Tyrod

It was 2007, and I was in my first year of teaching at Hampton High School in Virginia.

September 11, 2016
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Are you ready for some “Fantasy” Football?

Those who know me well know that I love all things fall. There is nothing better than the

September 18, 2015
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Weekend Recap: The Calm Between the Storms

After a long first week back at school, all I could think about this weekend was sleeping in

September 8, 2014
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Fall Favorites

I love fall! I know it doesn’t officially start for another couple of weeks, but Labor Day is

September 8, 2014
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Football is Back: Where We Watch

Among the many reasons I love fall is the return of football. Our fantasy football drafts are complete,

September 7, 2014
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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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