By Mike Thayer Looking for something different to have for breakfast? Fire up the skillet and make some bacon fried rice. It’s a spin off the oriental classic of fried rice, Americanized for breakfast.  Fried rice isn’t just for lunch or supper anymore. This breakfast is also Bachelor on the Cheap friendly, costing less to […]

By Mike Thayer I recently joined a wine club and I’m digging it!   Thank you Lori!  Shopping online at my leisure in the comfort of my own home, discovering new and exclusive wines and having them shipped directly to my door = Happiness in Every Sip.  I borrowed that line from WineShop at Home, the […]

By Mike Thayer When money is tight or you’re just looking for something for the sheer convenience of it, grab a bag of Papa Luigi Homestyle Meatballs from the Dollar Tree for $1. They’re not WOW good, but they’re decent, especially when coupled with some marinara or a BBQ sauce for dipping.  I’ve had them […]

By Mike Thayer Pizza is my favorite food.  Burgers, steaks, lasagna, anything grilled and an assortment of other dishes are high on the list of favorites, but there’s nothing quite like a good slice of pizza pie….  That slice of pie has that perfectly baked crust that’s flaky/crispy on the outside, but tender and fluffy […]

By Mike Thayer I recently joined a wine club and I’m digging it!   Thank you Lori!  Shopping online at my leisure in the comfort of my own home, discovering new and exclusive wines and having them shipped directly to my door = Happiness in Every Sip.  I borrowed that line from WineShop at Home, the […]

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 I’ve heard friends and co-workers over the years throw out a number of claims on why they don’t buy in bulk to save money: You really don’t save much money doing that, it’s not worth it You have to buy so much stuff to get the savings I can’t afford the membership […]

By Mike Thayer Football is my favorite sport. On Saturday’s, Sunday’s, Monday nights and Thursday nights, you most likely will find me in front of a TV watching games or at the very least paying close attention to game updates on a tablet or cell phone. Week three of the 2019 NFL season is now […]

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 Without question, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Starting the day off with a satisfying meal doesn’t have to be expensive either, not in calories, nor in terms of impact on the wallet. A quick fast food breakfast can cost between $6 – $9 depending on your choices, but you […]

By Mike Thayer A lot of folks use those grocery store and/or convenience store loyalty cards to buy gas at a discounted price.  Those cards do come in handy and depending on your shopping habits can benefit you with saving 10 cents a gallon on gas for example. But that loyalty card gas discount doesn’t […]

Family Ranch Heritage is the product of a winemaker’s favorite activity: blending. This off-dry to sweet white wine showcases a pale yellow blend of 40% Colombard, 35% Chenin Blanc and 25% Muscat Canelli in the glass. Beginning with lime and lemon aromas, grassy notes then emerge. Pear, honey and apple characteristics are present in the […]

By Mike Thayer Chips, perhaps America’s favorite snack food….  Walk into just about any grocery store and they have an isle dedicated to them, classic potato chips, flavored chips, wavy chips, corn chips, tortilla chips, other kinds of veggie chips and more. Today, I’m sampling some kettle chips, the Kirkland Signature Kettle brand, a krinkle […]

WHAT: On National Taco Day – Monday, October 4 – Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will offer select $1.50 tacos all day*. Head to your favorite Fuzzy’s and celebrate with a breakfast taco or Baja taco (or both)! Enjoy your tacos on a Fuzzy’s patio with a FuzzyRita or an ice-cold schooner of beer. Special National Taco […]