By Mike Thayer Beginning January 24, Taco Bell is bringing back their Nacho Fries for a limited time….. Which is probably a good thing because “Nacho Fries” ain’t all that….. They flat out don’t live up to all the hype in my humble opinion. This is the third time Taco Bell has put this item […]
Pizza Challenge: Who makes the best bargain brand (a.k.a., cheap) frozen pizza? Day 11 – How good is Great Value (Walmart)? – Bachelor on the Cheap
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 […]
What to do for Thanksgiving – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer So what are you doing for Thanksgiving? If you’re not into cooking, the smart play is to go to a friend or relative’s house. Be sure to take a bottle of wine, you can’t go in empty handed. It you don’t live near the ‘nest’ and you like to entertain, then the […]
Pizza Challenge: Who makes the best bargain brand (a.k.a., cheap) frozen pizza? Day 11 – How good is Great Value (Walmart)? – Bachelor on the Cheap
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 […]
Chicken Fried Steak – Metro Pursuit – Bachelor on the Cheap
In search of Wichita’s Signature Dish – How well does Dog-N-Shake represent burgers for the Air Capital? – Metro Pursuit In search of Wichita’s Signature Dish – Does Knolla’s Pizza offer the best in the Air Capital? – Metro Pursuit Having fun and inspired by this Signature Dish Challenge, I decided to enjoy the offerings […]
Grilling Good Eats Chapter 12 – Sauces, Marinades, Seasoning, Pantry Items – Bachelor on the Cheap
Food Review: Casey’s Pizza is reliably good Grilling Good Eats: Chapter 13 – Accessories & Gadgets Grilling Good Eats by Mike Thayer Even if you aren’t an experienced griller, there’s no excuse for food that’s underseasoned. That’s why I’m starting off this chapter with what to stock in your pantry. You might wonder what a […]
KCBS Announces Inaugural World Championship Barbeque Contest Little Rock to Host KCBS Invitational Barbeque Competition – Bachelor on the Cheap
Kansas City, MO – The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) today announced its plans to host a world championship barbeque competition. The inaugural event will be an invitational contest exclusively for KCBS members and is scheduled for February 8th-9th, 2019 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock, Arkansas. To qualify for the KCBS World […]
Man, That’s Good – Celebrating 30 Years – Bachelor on the Cheap
To kick off its 30th anniversary, Goodcents debuted a new commercial today featuring Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes titled ‘Man, That’s Good’. The inspirational video addresses the sentiment that ‘Good things don’t come easy’. It showcases four individuals working hard to be good at what they do across Kansas City, including Mahomes training in the […]
Wendy's Three New Chicken Sandwiches are Seriously Made to Crave – Bachelor on the Cheap
DUBLIN, Ohio, — Wendy’s recently released the Made to Crave menu – a sandwich line dedicated to unlocking a whole new world of flavors. Now, Wendy’s Made to Crave menu is bringing you a new chicken lineup guaranteed to satisfy those craveable taste buds. Introducing three new chicken sandwiches to Wendy’s chicken menu: Avocado BLT, […]
Christmas dinner leftover ideas – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Christmas dinner leftovers are great as they are, well, provided whoever cooked the meal knew what they were doing…. But the realm of possibilities in creating something new to eat with those tasty bites is just about endless! Don’t want to eat anymore Christmas ham as is? No problem, fire up the […]
A Review of the Serta 18″ Queen External AC Pump Airbed – Bachelor on the Cheap
Shopping at Dollar Tree A putty knife is an excellent kitchen clean up tool By Mike Thayer I purchased this bed to get me by until I can get a decent queen size mattress and box spring set. I’ve owned air mattresses in the past, the cheap, low profile kind that just aren’t comfortable, leak […]
Food Review: Papa John's Papadias – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer The Buffalo Chicken Regular readers know that I’m not a huge fan of Papa John’s pizza. To me, it’s average pizza. But they’ve been teasing us all with their Papadias, the flatbread sandwiches which look delightful. You’ve no doubt seen the commercials and with dinner to think about on a Monday night […]
McDonald’s refocuses value efforts as customers seek savings this holiday season and in the New Year – Bachelor on the Cheap
Company brings back 2 for $5 Mix & Match Deal including 100% fresh beef* Quarter Pounder® with Cheese, announces enhancements to $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu As part of McDonald’s ongoing efforts to serve up more of the delicious food our customers crave at a great value, we’re pleased to bring back the 2 for […]
When you don't have off-the-shelf fajita seasoning on hand – Bachelor on the Cheap
Enjoy grilled terriyaki salmon without emptying your wallet Take Your Big Game Spread to the Next Level with Fuzzy’s Taco Shop’s Taco Family Meals By Mike Thayer Mike’s Fajita Seasoning Here’s a great little fajita seasoning you can quickly put together if you find yourself without an off-the-shelfer in your cabinet…. Mike’s Fajita Seasoning 1-1/4 […]