Author: atavernier

  • Filtered Cat Fountain

    Filtered Cat Fountain

    We recently purchased one of those cheap cat fountains with the disposable filters and I felt like it had some room for improvement. The main issue is that the little filters that come with almost all of these fountains need to be replaced every 1-2 weeks, which is not only wasteful but buying these often…

  • NYC – Dirt Candy

    NYC – Dirt Candy

    Last year we visited New York City, flying up on Christmas day. We ate at several fantastic restaurants and had a phenomal time just wandering around and exploring a bit. Our most anticipated (and later, favorite) stop of the trip was Dirt Candy, a vegetarian restaurant full of exciting culinary surprises. While Dirt Candy only…

  • Game Log 2024

    This year I attempted to tackle a number of games in my backlog while playing some incredible new releases along the way. We also purchased a Steam Deck early in the year which absolutely influenced my decisions when choosing which game to play next. Having the ability to play PC games while travelling and then…

  • Sweden – Denmark

    Sweden – Denmark

    Earlier this year we visited Sweden and Denmark for the first time. While we hadn’t planned any extravagant meals for this trip, we still discovered several fantastic restaurants throughout our journey. Reffen/Propaganda We first arrived in Copenhagen, and wanderered not far from our hotel over to Reffen street food market for dinner. We tried a…

  • Detached Office Build

    Detached Office Build

    Finally! After nearly a year of working on it, our new shed/office is complete. I started building the shed at the beginning of April last year and finished it during the first week of January. While there were several frustrating and difficult moments, overall the whole process was an incredible journey where I learned many…

  • Game Log 2023

    With Game Pass available to me from the start this year I had access to a much wider variety of games than in years past. Although a bit rushed at the end, I met my goal of completing 52 games. It was interesting to see that even though the number of games I completed doubled,…

  • Myrtle Beach – Fire & Smoke

    Per a special request, here is my review of a recent visit to Fire & Smoke in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I have heard from several sources that Fire & Smoke is the best restaurant in Myrtle Beach. I haven’t eaten at enough restaurants in the area to make that call, but I fervently hope…

  • Scotland – Fhior

    Situated about a mile northeast of Edinburgh Castle, Fhior presents a modest facade which opens to a very contemporary and relaxing interior. Like many of its culinary peers, Fhior is known for hyper-seasonal menu, but with a “less is more” approach that truly highlights the main ingredient of each dish. We opted for the full…

  • Scotland – BABA

    Also located in the Kimpton hotel is BABA, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. BABA specializes in small, Levantine tapas-style plates that are meant to be shared. The flavors are bold and lively, with each dish complementing the next–no matter what you choose from their menu. We ate there for lunch one day during our…

  • Scotland – Aizle

    “Aizle rhymes with hazel” Situated on the ground floor of the Kimpton hotel in Edinburgh, Aizle presents a changing menu that evolves throughout the year to highlight fresh and seasonal ingredients found in the area. Their 8-course tasting menu is not revealed until the day of your reservation due to how this extreme seasonality can…