By Mike Thayer Craving some pizza, that oooey-gooey cheese, the savory sauce and those delectable meat toppings? In the time that it takes to order a pizza and have it delivered, you can satisfy that craving with a really nice alternative that costs far less. Goulash That’s right, goulash, that Hungarian concoction of meat, […]

By Mike Thayer This is the ninth of an ongoing series of wines and food pairings Wine, it’s the perfect beverage for a romantic dinner, a go-to for a casual get-together/party and a holiday meal is complimented by it.  Whether it’s a meal for two, a small party for friends or a gathering of family, […]

By Mike Thayer I’ve always got a variety of cheeses in my fridge, be it American, cheddar, provolone, pepper jack, etc.  Cheese makes a great snack, a slice of cheese and some lunchmeat all dressed in a bit of mustard for example is very satisfying and holds off the hunger until dinner time. If you’re […]

By Mike Thayer Regular readers know that I’m all about making something that’s quick, easy to prepare but tastes delicious.  This dish has all those elements and it’s also easy on the wallet, this is after all, a Bachelor on the Cheap recipe. Ingredients: One pound of ground beef 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 1/4 […]

By Mike Thayer I downloaded Pacer, a walking app, to my phone. A free download, Pacer tracks your steps throughout the day and you can easily track your progress at any time.  The app even indicates stages for you, which is kind of a motivator….  Zero – 2,999 steps = sedentary. Walking 3,000 – 7,499 […]

By Mike Thayer A Subway Sandwich Combo to go OK, I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of the never-ending Subway TV commercials and their “Eat Fresh Refresh” new menu campaign.  Featuring sports stars, the commercials were mildly entertaining at first, but it’s now overkill.  Watch a football game and you’ll get pummeled […]

By Mike Thayer Last week I wrote about the need for a shed.  Now that I have my customized kayak for fishing at beautiful Lake Viking, I need a shed at the lake property to keep it in. So I’ve been doing some homework online.  I’m in the market for a 10′ x 12′ foot […]

Nice toast on the toast Mike Thayer Burger King’s newest sandwich, the Whopper Melt, packs a junior punch. Innovating with their Whopper, Burger King does a play on the classic patty melt, with their new Whopper Melt featuring toasted bread layered with two Whopper Jr. patties for a total of 1/4 pound of beef, melted […]

If the cheese was slightly melted, it would be pretty close to the promo pic By Mike Thayer Arby’s has brought back its Chicken Cheddar Ranch Sandwich for a limited time and seeing it on the drive thru menu board while out-and-about running some errands yesterday, I jumped on it going for a combo meal.  […]

By Mike Thayer So I’ve got some leftover grilled potatoes and onion from last night’s dinner and some bacon from breakfast……   What to do…… Make some great leftover eats of course! When you’ve got a well stocked pantry and fridge/freezer, you can turn any kind of leftover into a whole new great meal experience. […]

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$100 for a box of meat By Mike Thayer I love to cook and grill (and bake too thanks to Cindy!), I have a well stocked pantry, I’ve got a freezer full of goodies, which is mostly meat for grilling. One thing I don’t love however, is grocery shopping. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not […]

12 ounce package, serving size is 2 strips By Mike Thayer So I was at my neighborhood grocery store yesterday shopping for some essentials, eggs, milk, lunch meat and more when a package of Johnsonville Sausage Strips suddenly jumped in my cart! I like Johnsonville brats and I’m a fan of Johnsonville sausage, it’s a […]

By Mike Thayer Out and about on a Mother’s Day Sunday, the passenger rear tire picked up a large screw somewhere in those travels. Alerted by my tire pressure sensor and air pressure down to 14psi, I temporarily remedied the situation with Fix A Flat. On Monday morning, May 9, 2022, I took my truck […]