By Mike Thayer Marketing Image I saw the Applebee’s commercial for the Cheetos Boneless Wings and said to myself, “Self, I have to try those!” What’s not to like? Fried chicken and Cheetos in the breading? It sounds like another dose of YUM! Here’s the marketing write-up on the Applebee’s website: The Ultimate Collision of […]
Best in Wichita Metro Burger Challenge 2022: How does Bill's Charcoal Grill rate? – Bachelor on the Cheap
2957 N Arkansas, Wichita, KS 67204 Mike Thayer I’m traveling around the Wichita Metro, sampling the burger offerings from any joint that has burgers on the menu, local, regional, national chain, it doesn’t matter. In order to determine a true champion of burgers in the metro, I’ll have to sample them all in the name […]
Food Review: Island Choice Sunflower Seeds – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Sunflower seeds make a great snack! Whether in the shell or shelled, these little seeds taste great, are packed with nutrients and it’s a budget friendly snack! WAY better for you than chips or donuts, sunflower seeds are linked to a number of health benefits like lowering your risk in developing high […]
Best in Wichita Metro Burger Challenge 2022: How does Harry's Uptown rate? – Bachelor on the Cheap
3023 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67203 By Mike Thayer I’m traveling around the Wichita Metro, sampling the burger offerings from any joint that has burgers on the menu, local, regional, national chain, it doesn’t matter. In order to determine a true champion of burgers in the metro, I’ll have to sample them all in […]
Restaurant Manager Job at Braum's – Bachelor on the Cheap
Top Golf is hiring in Wichita Restaurant Manager Job at Dave & Buster’s Restaurant Manager – 440 N. Tyler Rd Braum’s Wichita, KS, USA Oversees the daily operations of Braum’s food service function, grocery market and fountain sales. * Monitors inventory and supply levels, kitchen equipment, safety and cleanliness as needed
Sausage recalled, may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic – Bachelor on the Cheap
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Fully Cooked Summer Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked summer sausage products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic. A recall […]
Dinner on a Plate – Recipes by Bachelor on the Cheap – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I’m pleased to announce a new blog post category called “Dinner on a Plate.” For the most part, these are recipes I’ve developed over the years. Yes, there are a few here and there from ex-wives and girlfriends and sure, a sprinkling of some from Mom that have been updated and tweaked, […]
Restaurant Jobs in Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Restaurant Hospitality Manager Applebee’s Hospitality Manager – Applebee’s – Wichita Area Pay Range: $47,000 – $54,000 Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking … LongHorn Steakhouse As a Restaurant Manager you lead and inspire your service and culinary teams to deliver a great guest […]
Old Europe Cheese, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Its Brie and Camembert Cheeses Due to Possible Health Risk to include cheeses sold at Whole Foods – Bachelor on the Cheap
Company Announcement Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may […]
Pizza Challenge Update: Who has the best pizza in the Wichita Metro area? Is it Pizza John's in Derby? – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Pizza is my favorite food. Burgers, steaks, lasagna, anything grilled and an assortment of other dishes are high on the list of favorites, but there’s nothing quite like a good slice of pizza pie…. That slice of pie has that perfectly baked crust that’s flaky/crispy on the outside, but tender and fluffy […]
Pizza Challenge Update: Who has the best pizza in the Wichita Metro area? Is it Electric Pizzeria in Wichita? – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Pizza is my favorite food. Burgers, steaks, lasagna, anything grilled and an assortment of other dishes are high on the list of favorites, but there’s nothing quite like a good slice of pizza pie…. That slice of pie has that perfectly baked crust that’s flaky/crispy on the outside, but tender and fluffy […]
Putting a spin on fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks – Bachelor on the Cheap
Combined with the dip in mustard, WOW what a great bite! By Mike Thayer I love fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks and paired with a classic Marinara sauce this is a bar food delight! But I got to thinking today, why restrict such a tasty concept to just the one, typical way to serve fried cheese […]
Who makes the best fish sandwich in fast food? Is it Popeyes? – Bachelor on the Cheap
Excellent fish to bun ratio By Mike Thayer Eating fish sandwiches on a daily basis for lunch and dinner… You know I’m doing this Challenge in the name of ‘Food Science’ (cough), right? I’m eating through the bad and average sandwiches so you don’t have to… In 2018 I reviewed the fish sandwiches from national […]
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Tasty, but not exactly the healthiest option to flavor your coffee. Creamers are going up in price too. By Mike Thayer I’ve GOT to have coffee in the morning, but I can’t drink it black. It HAS to have creamer in it. I used to add sugar to my coffee too, back in the day […]