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 […]

By Mike Thayer Ramen soup, it’s cheap, it’s a budget food, a single-person’s food, a plan ‘B’ food, a college dorm food, a don’t-know-what-else-to-have-so-this-will-have-to-do food… Don’t just make it per the package instructions, liven things up! Fire up the stove, put a tab of butter in the pan, throw in a can of sliced mushrooms, […]

By Mike Thayer When you don’t want or need to cook up a big bird or perhaps you prefer to carve bone-free meat, buying a boneless turkey breast has many advantages. Plenty of bird for two people plus leftovers, I picked up a 3 pound Kirkwood turkey breast at Aldi for $8.99.   Found in the […]

By Mike Thayer The bratwurst – more affectionately known as ‘brats’ by those who love these sausage treats – is a popular offering at summer cookouts and at baseball stadiums, especially in the Midwest. That’s what I’m into today, some brats!  I’ve tried pretty much all of them, Johnsonville, local butcher, various grocery store brands […]

By Mike Thayer French Fry Battle: Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s When it comes to fast food, a lot of folks claim that McDonald’s has the best fries.  I’m one of those people, when they’re hot and salted correctly, they’re tough to beat.  Coming out of the fryer, McDonald’s fries are golden brown and you get the […]

By Mike Thayer Looking for some quick meals I can pop in the microwave when I don’t feel like cooking, I came across a box of Grande Ricotta Cheese Cannelloni made by Realgood Italian while making my last shopping trip to Costco. I love Italian food, I mean who doesn’t, right!?  But what made me […]

By Mike Thayer French Fry Battle: Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s When it comes to fast food, a lot of folks claim that McDonald’s has the best fries.  I’m one of those people, when they’re hot and salted correctly, they’re tough to beat.  Coming out of the fryer, McDonald’s fries are golden brown and you get the […]

By Mike Thayer Spring is here, the ice on the water has melted off, it’s time to go fishing at beautiful Lake Viking! I need a boat, a fishing kayak to be precise, so before I hit the water I’m in the market for a nice fishing kayak. But what kind of kayak should I […]

By Mike Thayer French Fry Battle: Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s When it comes to fast food, a lot of folks claim that McDonald’s has the best fries.  I’m one of those people, when they’re hot and salted correctly, they’re tough to beat.  Coming out of the fryer, McDonald’s fries are golden brown and you get the […]

By Mike Thayer Brined Turkey Breast Wrapped in Bacon Giving thanks on Thanksgiving day, appreciating all the blessings of the year, a celebration of family, friends, food… Good times. Everyone hosting a Thanksgiving Day party wants only the best for all those gathering at the table to feast in celebration. Here are a few Thanksgiving […]

By Mike Thayer Here is a nice meal featuring balsamic vinegar that’s easy to prepare and tastes delicious, a really nice change of pace kind of meal.   The marinade can be used no matter the method of cooking, be that pan seared, crock pot, or grilling. Mike’s Balsamic Chicken & Carrots Ingredients: Two chicken breasts […]

By Mike Thayer 1-1/2 pounds of deliciousness Lunchmeat is one of my go-to snacks, I’ve always got some on hand in my fridge.  I like lunchmeat because it’s an easy grab, it’s packed with protein and most importantly, it’s darn tasty!  Add a little dollop of mustard and the taste buds are quite happy, no […]

By Mike Thayer French Fry Battle: Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s When it comes to fast food, a lot of folks claim that McDonald’s has the best fries.  I’m one of those people, when they’re hot and salted correctly, they’re tough to beat.  Coming out of the fryer, McDonald’s fries are golden brown and you get the […]

By Mike Thayer So I walk into my neighborhood liquor store for the second time in a week looking for Crown Peach Whiskey and the store is STILL sold out with what apparently is great stuff on back order!  Other stores in my neck of the woods are sold out too, that Crown Whiskey is […]