By Mike Thayer The crock pot, along with the microwave, are two of a bachelor’s best buddies in the kitchen.  But crock pots are under-utilized and that’s a Bachelor on the Cheap crime. They’re so versatile, easy to use and they can crank out some pretty darn tasty food.  Even if you don’t like to […]

By Mike Thayer Throwing a couple chicken breasts and Italian dressing with some new potatoes and carrots in the crock pot before work can cost under $5. That’s it and it’s darn tasty!  Salt and pepper to taste. You’ll probably only eat one breast, so you’ve got some awesome leftovers (unless it’s dinner for two […]

By Mike Thayer Why is popcorn one of my favorite snack foods?  1.  It tastes great,  2.  It’s WAY cheaper than a bag of chips,  3.  You can add just about any flavor to it by popping your own, turning it into a gourmet treat! Try this the next time you make popcorn…. When melting […]

OMAHA, Neb., – Reminisce and indulge in fun flavors such as malted milk and sour candy as Scooter’s Coffee shares new nostalgia-inspired offerings for you to enjoy this summer! Malted Mocha Latte – Sip a blast from the past as classic malted milk ball flavor mixes with chocolatey mocha, world-class espresso and a milk or […]

By Mike Thayer Why is popcorn one of my favorite snack foods? 1. It tastes great, 2. It’s WAY cheaper than a bag of chips, 3. You can add just about any flavor to it by popping your own, turning it into a gourmet treat! Try this the next time you make popcorn…. When melting […]

By Mike Thayer I love casseroles, all types, dinner casseroles, breakfast casseroles, leftover casserole for lunch…. It’s all good and the flavor possibilities and combinations are endless! Casseroles can mean different things to different people, so just what IS a casserole anyway, how is it defined? For me, being a bachelor and pretty handy in […]

By Mike Thayer Most everybody has at least a bottle of ketchup, a jar of jam and some sort of salad dressing in their fridge.  After all,  you need ketchup for those fries, some kind of jam for toast in the morning and ranch dressing (salad dressing for men) for that dinner salad.  In addition […]

By Mike Thayer It’s the restaurant’s Roast Beef n’ Cheddar sandwich with a stack of curly fries on top and it’s FANTASTIC! Here’s the sandwich description from the Arby’s website: The Arbynator has Roast Beef, Cheese Sauce, Horsey Sauce®, Arby’s Sauce® and Curly Fries, all in the same sandwich. Or in other words, it is […]

By Mike Thayer Try this the next time you make popcorn…. When melting butter, add a dash of cayenne pepper, Kosher salt, garlic powder and a squirt of your favorite BBQ sauce (one of those fast food BBQ sauce packets is a perfect portion size!) or a pinch of dry rub. It’s another dose of […]

By Mike Thayer I love casseroles, all types, dinner casseroles, breakfast casseroles, leftover casserole for lunch…. It’s all good and the flavor possibilities and combinations are endless! Casseroles can mean different things to different people, so just what IS a casserole anyway, how is it defined? For me, being a bachelor and pretty handy in […]

By Mike Thayer I love casseroles, all types, dinner casseroles, breakfast casseroles, leftover casserole for lunch….  It’s all good and the flavor possibilities and combinations are endless!  Casseroles can mean different things to different people, so just what IS a casserole anyway, how is it defined?  For me, being a bachelor and pretty handy in […]

By Mike Thayer I love casseroles, all types, dinner casseroles, breakfast casseroles, leftover casserole for lunch….  It’s all good and the flavor possibilities and combinations are endless!  Casseroles can mean different things to different people, so just what IS a casserole anyway, how is it defined?  For me, being a bachelor and pretty handy in […]

By Mike Thayer I love casseroles, all types, dinner casseroles, breakfast casseroles, leftover casserole for lunch…. It’s all good and the flavor possibilities and combinations are endless! Casseroles can mean different things to different people, so just what IS a casserole anyway, how is it defined? For me, being a bachelor and pretty handy in […]

Grilling Good Eats by Mike Thayer Does that look delicious or what? Beef, it’s what’s for dinner, or lunch, and yes, breakfast too! Why not cook up a breakfast steak on a weekend? Without question, beef is the most aromatic meat to put over the fire. This chapter does not include burgers, they’re so special, […]