By Mike Thayer Good looking packaging Always looking for ways to minimize my carb intake while also trying to maintain some variety in my daily diet, I came across this “Cauliflower Mac & Cheese” dish made by the Tattooed Chef in Sam’s Club last week. The packaging is quite appealing, I mean, who doesn’t like […]

By Mike Thayer You can start your charcoal several ways, you can use lighter fluid, you can buy those ‘Match Light’ briquettes, or you can do what I think is the best way to go (up to now) and that’s fire up your charcoal using a charcoal chimney. I don’t like lighter fluid for several […]

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 […]

$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 […]

$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 […]

By Mike Thayer A few groceries purchased at Sam’s, how much will the same things cost at Costco? My Costco membership is up for renewal and I like Costco, it’s conveniently close to where I live and I’ve saved a lot of money buying there vs. a typical grocery store or retail outlet.  Another benefit […]

By Mike Thayer I’ve posted a number of product and service reviews on this site ranging from cookware to hotels.  Those reviews talk of quality, availability and most importantly price, a.k.a., spending money wisely.  Then it hit me, why not do a review on money – investing to be more precise – evaluating stock trading […]

O’Neal to Join Company’s Board of Directors and Invest in Nine Papa John’s Restaurants in Atlanta LOUISVILLE, Ky.– Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) today announced that NBA Hall of Famer and restaurateur Shaquille O’Neal will be joining Papa John’s as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and as an investor in nine […]

By Mike Thayer I recently wrote about what to look forward to in 2019 from fast food.  Trending, are smokehouse/steakhouse style burgers and sandwiches and the meat of the year is predicted to be brisket. Consumers are clamoring for something more, creations beyond the ordinary realm of classic burger and sandwich flavors.  People want smokey, […]

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By Mike Thayer Like so many working stiffs, I’ve GOT to have my coffee in the morning to get jump started. Traditionally, I’m a Folgers Classic Roast kind of guy and I doctor my coffee with some hazelnut flavored creamer.  So no, I’m NOT a coffee snob.  I don’t do the whole beans and a […]

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By Mike Thayer Pork is under-eaten and that’s a grill crime. Sure, ribs are popular, but there are so many other cuts of pork that a lot of folks just don’t consider but should. Ribs are fantastic, but so are pork roasts, chops, blade steaks, loin kabobs and more. They’re all so darn tasty! Becoming […]

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