By Mike Thayer Pizza – Perhaps the greatest food invention ever and I don’t know about you, but I don’t know anybody that does NOT like pizza….. So who makes the best of the cheap frozen variety? How will your preferred brand stack up? I like pepperoni, it’s my go-to for a pizza topping and […]
Seed Starting at the Bachelor on the Cheap “Greenhouse” – Bachelor on the Cheap
Starting a herb garden, using re-purposed nursery containers and flats BachelorontheCheap.com According to the time-tested Farmer’s Almanac, it’s time to start some seeds indoors for spring planting. The last frost date in my neck of the woods is on or about May 1, and with Spring Fever peaking, I’m anxious to get a head start […]
Don't Buy Jar Spaghetti Sauce, Make Your Own – Bachelor on the Cheap
BachelorontheCheap.com Make your own sauce, it’s easy, it’s tasty, it’s cheaper than the jar stuff Ragu, Prego, Bertolli, Classico, Emeril’s, Newman’s Own, and so on…. They come in an array of flavors (many of which you’ve probably never tried before) and an array of costs, $3, $5, $7 a jar and so on…. Sure, they’re […]
Grilling Good Eats: Season your hot dogs – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Do you just throw hot dogs on the grill, as is? Why? You don’t throw hamburgers on the grill unseasoned right? You probably at least put some salt and pepper on those patties, perhaps some seasoning salt before placing them over the coals. When it comes to steak, chops, or chicken, again, […]
Grilling Good Eats: How and when to use the snake method for low and slow deliciousness – Bachelor on the Cheap
A Weber Kettle can be used as a smoker By Mike Thayer When you hear somebody say they’re going to fire up the BBQ and put some burgers on, chuckle. Doing up some burgers is grilling, not BBQ. Grilling is hot fire, searing meats, quick cooking tasty morsels over direct heat like, you guessed it, […]
Best in Wichita Metro Burger Challenge 2022: How does Emerson Biggins rate? – Bachelor on the Cheap
808 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202 By Mike Thayer I’m traveling around the Wichita Metro, sampling the burger offerings from any joint that has burgers on the menu, local, regional, national chain, it doesn’t matter. In order to determine a true champion of burgers in the metro, I’ll have to sample them all in […]
Food Review: Kinder's Organic Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce – Bachelor on the Cheap
Sampling the sauce on a boneless pork chop By Mike Thayer It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed a bottled BBQ sauce, I prefer to make my own which is pretty easy to do – AND TASTIER – while you’re cooking low and slow. But there are those times when a quick BBQ sauce comes in […]
Saltgrass Steakhouse – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Our story dates back to the 1800s when millions of Longhorns roamed freely throughout Texas. With the taste for beef becoming a newfound favorite in the North, Texas ranchers prospered as never before. Each winter, the Longhorn were driven to the Texas Gulf Coast to graze on the rich coastal salt grass. And when they […]
Quincy's Of Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Bar & Grill Quincy’s is a neighborhood bar and grill, keen on quality food, cold beer, strong drinks, and friendly service. Menu 2047 N West St, Wichita, KS 67203 (316) 942-8200 via www.quincysofwichita.com
Product Review: Cuisinart Rice and Grain Multicooker – Bachelor on the Cheap
This countertop appliance ROCKS! By Mike Thayer In my childhood years and one of four kids (3 sisters and “No, I don’t want to play Barbie dolls with you and NO, the Ken doll will NOT work as a GI Joe!”) we didn’t eat a whole lot of rice in the Thayer household. When we […]
Food Review: Nature's Garden Trail Mix Snack Packs – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Tasty, healthy, very convenient snack Trail Mix is a very popular snack, it’s tasty, you can take it with you and eat it just about anywhere and with so many varieties of trail mix out there, you can easily find a blend or two, OK, three, etc., to your liking. That’s another […]
Enjoy a great breakfast at the Magnolia Cafe – Bachelor on the Cheap
2424 N Woodlawn Blvd #111, Wichita, KS 67220 By Mike Thayer What a great spot for a satisfying breakfast! Specializing in Southern inspired breakfast and lunch dishes, the Magnolia Cafe opened up back in May. I stopped by early on a Tuesday morning, looking forward to my first meal of the day, my first meal […]
Big's Bar & Grill – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Bigs Bar & Grill has been serving West Wichita for years! Located in the Crossroads Shopping Center, Bigs is your stop for pool and darts along with a great atmosphere, fast and friendly staff, delicious daily specials, and happy hour. Our full menu of apps, sandwiches, burgers and wraps is sure to hit the spot! Menu 7011 W Central Ave […]
Lights Out Cocktail Recipe – Bachelor on the Cheap – Bachelor on the Cheap
BachelorontheCheap.com This is a recipe motivated by my first real girlfriend, as in, an actual relationship. I was in ninth grade. She and I used to play the Padiddle game, where you tally up the number of vehicles with burnt out headlights. The ‘Tally’ was a kiss. Whoever saw and called out the “Padiddle” first, […]