At Nothing Bundt Cakes our goal is to create a cake that not only reminds you of home, but also opens you to a new world. And while that’s no easy request, the handcrafted recipes of our founders, Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz, are more than up to the task. Each recipe only uses the […]
There are too many sub shops out there – so who makes the best subs? Day 2 Dinner: Jimmy John's – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Are there that many people out there eating sub sandwiches but not really caring or understanding that they’re possibly not eating at the best establishment? That maybe, just maybe, they’re eating only, sadly, at a place they’re merely accustomed to, what they’ve settled to be comfortable with? It would seem so, otherwise […]
Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants in Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Bachelor on the Cheap Eating vegan or vegetarian can be so delicious! The variety isn’t nearly as limited as those not in the know might think, after all, you have every veggie, fruit and grain to choose from. So whether you’re new to eating a plant-based diet or are a ‘seasoned’ (pun intended) vegan/vegetarian veteran, […]
Budgeting – Bachelor on the Cheap
Bachelor on the Cheap Update – 06/28/2022: This article was originally posted back in 2018. Today, the Betty Crocker Potatoes will cost you $1.89, a 50 cent increase. The Kroger brand now runs $1.39, a hike of 60 cents. I haven’t seen Dillon’s put these on one of their 10 for $10 sales lately. By […]
Wichita Metro, Restaurants – Bachelor on the Cheap
The Wichita Food Scene: See it all in the Bachelor on the Cheap Search Directory – a dining, drinking & food directory for the Wichita Metro area. The directory is all things FOOD in Wichita – PLUS! Whether you’re a lifelong resident of the Metro, a Wichita State student, or just visiting the area, you’ve […]
Best in Wichita Metro Burger Challenge 2022: How does Applebee's rate? – Bachelor on the Cheap
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 the name of “burger science” (cough). For […]
Steakhouses in Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer What is your favorite cut of beef for a steak dinner? Sirloin, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, T-Bone, perhaps you go big and opt for a Porterhouse? So where can you get a good steak in this town? Here’s the BachelorontheCheap.com Steakhouse Guide to help you sort through all the great steak dinner options […]
The Spice Merchant & Company – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Wichita’s one-stop shop for fresh roasted coffees, teas, spices, hot sauces, cooking ingredients & tools, gifts, salsas, preserves, mugs…you name it! A Word About Our Coffee You have heard it before from other coffee roasters, that they provide only the best coffee, etc., etc., and we will tell you the same. We have a trusting […]
Joining a meal kit club vs. going to the grocery store – Bachelor on the Cheap
Garlic Rosemary Chicken By Mike Thayer I love to cook and grill, I have a well stocked pantry, I’ve got a freezer full of goodies, which is mostly meat for grilling. One thing I don’t love however, is grocery shopping. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I hate it, but it’s time consumption that […]
Arby's Bacon Ranch Wagyu Steakhouse Burger is the burger to beat in fast food – Bachelor on the Cheap
American Wagyu + Bacon = Winner! By Mike Thayer It’s not just fast food trash talk anymore, the Arby’s tagline, “We have the meats,”® now includes Wagyu. The fast food chain has never had a burger on its menu before and they went big with it, introducing a Wagyu Steakburger on May 23. And of […]
Slider Shak Fish Sliders – It's Another Dose of YUM! – Bachelor on the Cheap
A bit of a blurry pic, but does that look good or what? By Mike Thayer Eating fish sandwiches on a daily basis for lunch and dinner… You know I’m doing this Challenge in the name of ‘Food Science’ (cough), right? I’m eating through the bad and average sandwiches so you don’t have to… In […]
Italian Restaurant: FioRito Ristorante – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
FioRito Ristorante is a celebration of local ingredients, handmade bread and pasta, hospitality, and of Wichita itself. Fiorito means “flowering” in Italian. Our roots are in Wichita and we hope to bloom here too. By cultivating relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and crafts people we are cross-pollinating with the best of what our community has […]
China Town on Hillside is worth a visit – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Opening its doors in April, China Town is the “New Kid” in a town with plenty of Asian cuisine options. Offering all the classic dishes you expect from a Chinese restaurant and then some, China Town places a focus on executing those dishes better than the competition. Too busy to eat lunch […]
Best in Wichita Metro Burger Challenge 2022: How does Berneal's Carryout rate? – Bachelor on the Cheap
2409 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67214 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 […]