By Mike Thayer So I was craving pizza last night and having enjoyed a few adult beverages, doing a carry-out order was not an option. My freezer is currently void of pizza, so that too, was not an option. That leaves delivery. Pizza Hut was an option, their pizza is above average, but I hate […]
Make Lunch Easy – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I only get a half-hour for lunch, so my food intake needs to be quick, easy and of course, delicious! I typically eat straight protein for lunch, a chicken breast, or perhaps two thin cut pork chops, maybe a hamburger patty with cheese. My lunches are usually leftovers, either from meal prep […]
This bacon and Parmesan popcorn is football ready – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Tailgate food, football party at the house snacking, or party for two, boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife because of frick’n COVID and hesitate to invite anybody over for eats & football fun….. This COVID thing SUCKS! ‘jus say’n…. Gourmet popcorn fits the bill! If you’re sitting down to watch your favorite team, or ANY […]
Pepperoni – it's not just for pizza and subs anymore! – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I love pepperoni, it’s a ‘Must Have’ ingredient when I order pizza and I like it a lot on a sub sandwich as well. So in looking for ways to get creative with the meal menu, I’ve been looking for ways to enjoy pepperoni other than on a slice of pizza, slapped […]
Food Review: Kellogg's Special K Crustless Quiche – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I’m a sucker for a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, wrap or croissant of some sort for breakfast, but I’m open to other options and a little variety. Interested in something a little different for my morning meal while shopping at Costco the other day I came across Kellogg’s Special K Crustless […]
What to do with leftover ham – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer So you’ve got a bunch of ham leftover from the Easter dinner you made, or ham you were given to take home…. You can’t just keep slicing a big thick slice of it off and eating it as is….. Well, you can, but there’s no variety in that. What else can you […]
Winner Winner Arby's Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwich for dinner! – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Decent presentation for a fast food offering When it comes to the chicken sandwich wars, Arby’s can hang with anybody with this offering! Craving a crispy fried chicken sandwich for dinner one night I stopped at my neighborhood Arby’s. Why Arby’s and not Popeye’s or Chick-fil-A, the two restaurants considered at the […]
Food Review: Hungry-Man Country Fried Chicken – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Looks appealing right? It’s been a LONG time since I’ve had one of these…. I usually like to cook for myself, grill something, put meat on the smoker, cook in batches and stash extra meals that I’ve prepared in the freezer. But I haven’t done much of that lately and have found […]
Drink Review: Bird Dog Black Cherry Flavored Whiskey – Bachelor on the Cheap
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 […]
Meal plan your way to eating better – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Meal planning, especially when trying to eat right, is like a game of checkers or chess – you need to be thinking a couple moves ahead. Sure, there are times when you’ll need to be impromptu, to adapt and overcome when life isn’t going particularly right on a given day, but make […]
Food Review: Marie Callender's Cherry Crunch Pie – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I recently did a review of two Marie Callender’s pies that I enjoyed over the Thanksgiving holiday, a pumpkin pie and a blueberry. They were tremendous! For Christmas, I decided to try the Marie Callender’s cherry pie, what the company describes as a “Cherry Crunch” pie. I love pie, I’ll take pie […]
Tasty Grilled Tilapia – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Tilapia is my go-to fish, it’s readily available, it’s cheap and the best part is it can take on any flavor you want to throw at it. It is a more delicate fish than the ‘meatier’ fillets like salmon or tuna, so you may want to use a grill basket or grill […]
Simple Grilled Shrimp – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Shrimp is such an easy thing to do on the grill, it’s quick, delicious and crowd pleasing. And you don’t have to worry about seasoning it up a whole lot, let the shrimp itself, be the star. Ingredients: Two pounds of jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup olive oil One teaspoon […]
Introducing Big Mac Bacon, Quarter Pounder Bacon and Cheesy Bacon Fries, Because There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Bacon – Bachelor on the Cheap
Editor’s Note: 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, they desire […]