Who has the best fast food value menu? By Mike Thayer I recently did a fast food value meal challenge, challenging myself to eat nothing but fast food value meals for a week with a budget of just $50. Were there enough restaurants out there offering value meals that fit in that budget? Was there […]
Grilling Basics – Grilling Good Eats – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer How much charcoal should I use? How long does charcoal stay hot? What kind of grill should I buy? Which is better, gas or charcoal? Do I put the lid on or leave it off? Are those wood pellets any good? These are all great questions. Whether you’re new to grilling or […]
IHOP's Bacon Temptation Omelette = Delicious – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I did a bit of traveling through the Midwest recently and having some time for a sit-down breakfast, I ventured into an IHOP in Iowa. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve eaten at an IHOP. I’m not a big pancake or waffle kind of guy so that’s the main reason why it’s […]
The Frisco Burger from Hardee's delivers premium, gourmet taste – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Needing some lunch while on the road and traveling through the Midwest, I pulled into a Hardee’s for a burger. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a burger at Hardee’s, I usually order the ham & cheese combo. I went with the Frisco burger on this visit to the nation’s 15th ranked […]
Save money by buying seeds instead of starter plants – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer The seed purchases I made through catalog and online orders back in December are starting to arrive in my mailbox. Why such a delay? Most seed companies don’t ship until it gets close to planting time and they take starting seed indoors into consideration. Starting plants from seed is a great way […]
Joe Thornton Joins Scooter’s Coffee Leadership Team as President to Help Lead Company into the Future – Bachelor on the Cheap
Omaha, Neb. – To help drive Scooter’s Coffee intentional expansion goals, brand excellence and exceptional franchise support, Joe Thornton has joined the company leadership team as President, a new role at the rapidly growing drive-thru coffee chain. “Scooter’s Coffee is expanding rapidly, and we are well on our way to opening over 1,000 stores. By […]
Cereal Battle Part 2 – Cheerios vs. other toasted oats cereals – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I always have some kind of cereal on hand. Sometimes it’s for breakfast, sometimes with a little fruit and a heavy dose of cream, it makes for an impromptu dessert. And although Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries is my all time favorite cereal, that’s not what I typically have on hand. My […]
Gambinos 'Out pizzas' The Hut, Better Ingredients, Better Pizza…. Yes, Better Than Papa John's too! – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Today is National Pizza Day and being the Foodie that I am, it is my honor, no, my ‘duty’ to celebrate this day…… Pepperoni and mushroom pizza is my favorite and I’m a thin crust kind of guy. I don’t want to chew on a bunch of bread when I eat pizza. […]
Restaurant Review: Terriyaki House – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer A friend of mine recommended this place to me awhile back and in the mood for some Asian cuisine for dinner tonight, I decided to check it out. Boy am I glad I did and my friend was spot on with the recommendation! You know how when you’re trying a new restaurant […]
George brand men's pants provides an excellent, inexpensive, business casual look – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I’ve got the George brand men’s flat-front wrinkle-resistant pants in my closet. It’s a go-to in my wardrobe, they are designed for a classic fit, they’re comfortable and I bought them at Walmart. Made with cotton blended twill, they are fade resistant, easy to maintain and they last a long time, […]
A Bachelor on the Cheap Challenge: Nacho Fries, Day 5, Lunch – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Can you eat nothing but fast food value meals for a week on just $50? That’s a budget of just $7.14 a day. Are there enough restaurants out there offering value meals that will fit in the budget? Will there be enough variety? Will I stay full enough, no snacking required? Can […]
A Bachelor on the Cheap Challenge: Eating Fast Food Value Meals for a Week on a $50 Budget, Day 4, Dinner – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Can you eat nothing but fast food value meals for a week on just $50? That’s a budget of just $7.14 a day. Are there enough restaurants out there offering value meals that will fit in the budget? Will there be enough variety? Will I stay full enough, no snacking required? I […]
A Bachelor on the Cheap Challenge: Eating Fast Food Value Meals for a Week on a $50 Budget, Day 4, Breakfast – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Can you eat nothing but fast food value meals for a week on just $50? That’s a budget of just $7.14 a day. Are there enough restaurants out there offering value meals that will fit in the budget? Will there be enough variety? Will I stay full enough, no snacking required? Can […]
The Wichita Dining Scene – Bachelor on the Cheap
Wichita Dining Scene is all things FOOD in Wichita – PLUS! Whether you’re a lifelong resident of the Metro area, a Wichita State student, or just visiting the area, you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for information about restaurants, dining, drinking and food shopping in the Wichita metro area! Where to go and yes, […]