By Mike Thayer Sonic Double Patty Melt As much as I’ve been eating at Sonic lately, I should be buying some Inspire Brands stock, the parent company of Sonic.  Inspire Brands is also the parent company of Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s and Rusty Taco. I’ve been enjoying everything I’ve ordered as […]

By Mike Thayer Straight Shot Blended and flavored whiskeys continue to be red hot in popularity, consumer demand for brown spirits remains on the rise with American Whiskey in particular seeing some phenomenal sales growth. Regular readers know that I am a fan of flavored whiskey, I’ve always got a bottle of something in my […]

By Mike Thayer A nice alternative side to fries Mac & Cheese, it’s probably on most people’s Top 10 list of comfort foods and it’s a trending side now with many fast food restaurants, an alternative to the standard offering of fries.   Today, I’m sampling the mac & cheese version of the comfort food and […]

By Mike Thayer Original Seasoned Pretzel Twists I like pretzels, they’re a nice alternative to chips when you’re in the mood for that salty snack.  You can also doctor them up, a very popular thing to do for football tailgates and holiday gatherings.  Quick “doctoring up” pretzel ideas include dipping them in chocolate, including them […]

By Mike Thayer Taco pizza dinner convenience Here is a convenient dinner kit that comes in handy after a busy day on the job, you just want to go home and chill, when fast food or dining out just don’t sound appealing. The Ortega Taco Pizza Kit includes two pizza crusts made with corn meal, […]

Best Fast Food Breakfast Deal in Town By Mike Thayer What?  A Sausage, Egg & Cheese or Bacon, Egg & Cheese biscuit for just $1? It’s true, quite tasty and truly satisfying! Wendy’s is currently offering their Sausage, Egg & Cheese biscuit or their Bacon, Egg & Cheese biscuit for just $1.  DEAL! You would […]

Chicken Fried Steak – Metro Pursuit Drink Review: Yukon Jack Jacapple Having fun and inspired by this Signature Dish Challenge, I decided to enjoy the offerings of Knolla’s Pizza, which claims to have the best pizza in Wichita.   I needed a pie to enjoy as I watched some Sunday Night Football (I know, pre-season, how […]

By Mike Thayer Blended and flavored whiskeys are red hot right now, consumer demand for brown spirits continues to rise with American Whiskey in particular seeing some phenomenal sales growth. Regular readers know that I am a fan of flavored whiskey, I’ve always got a bottle of something in my freezer for a chilled shot […]

By Mike Thayer 1 oz. trial size pictured Oreo cookie popcorn, what a great idea! If you’re in the mood for a sweet and savory snack, this one nails it! Combining popcorn and Oreo cookies, what’s not to like, right?  The popcorn is drizzled with vanilla and covered with ground up Oreo cookie for a […]

By Mike Thayer Blended and flavored whiskeys are red hot right now, consumer demand for brown spirits continues to rise with American Whiskey in particular seeing some phenomenal sales growth. Regular readers know that I am a fan of flavored whiskey, I’ve always got a bottle of something in my freezer for a chilled shot […]

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 Having lunch on the company dime the other day, a co-worker and I opted for Chick-fil-A, targeting a craving for a spicy chicken sandwich. I’ve never had the Chick-fil-A version of a spicy chicken sandwich before and with the fast food chicken sandwich wars still going on, I was looking forward to […]

By Mike Thayer One can only eat so much rabbit food as prepared… So after living in an apartment for nearly six years, I recently moved into a house and had a house warming party, an opportunity for my friends to check out the new digs (I’ll use any excuse for a party!). Not wanting […]

By Mike Thayer Without question, pizza rolls, along with nachos, are in my top 5 list of favorite snacks.   Pizza rolls are that perfect little bite of pepperoni pizza, they’re convenient, they’re budget friendly…. tasty, tasty, tasty……  And who doesn’t like pizza rolls?  Break out a bag from the freezer, pop them in the oven, […]