By Mike Thayer I’m making a restaurant list and checking it twice, ‘gonna find out who’s nice and not-as-nice… See what I did there, a little play on a Christmas song, because given how many good taco eats there are in the Wichita Metro, it’s probably going to take me until Christmas, perhaps longer, to […]
Garden Hack: Use coffee filters to line container drainage holes – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Don’t use this to line your containers with… Weed barrier fabric, a.k.a., landscaping fabric is a great product, preventing weed growth so your veggies and flowers can thrive. It’s great to line pathways with, keeping your mulch, stone or brick pathway clear of weeds. Allowing water, air and nutrients to pass through […]
Easy Dinner Ideas – Recipes – Bachelor on the Cheap
I ‘may’ have been a little too generous with the beef, the bottom half of the roll is buried! BachelorontheCheap.com Subway has been the #1 selling sub shop in the nation for years and their success has put them near or at the top in all of fast food, ranking #3 in sales and #1 […]
Food Review: Sonic's Garlic Butter Bacon Burger – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer This burger packs some flavor! If you are a fan of the Sonic Garlic Butter Bacon Burger, you only have until December 26 to enjoy it. If you have never eaten a Sonic Garlic Butter Burger, you only have until December 26 to become a fan. Sonic brought back this fan favorite […]
McDonald’s USA is Serving Up its Hottest, Juiciest and Tastiest Burgers Yet – Bachelor on the Cheap
CHICAGO – McDonald’s has been #burgergoals since we flipped our first patty back in 1955. And while it may seem hard to beat the perfectly seasoned 100% pure beef, tangy pickles, and just-right ratio of ketchup and mustard that made us famous… we’re about to make our classic burgers even better. Our chefs have been cooking […]
Food Review: Arby's Boneless Wings Part II the Hot Honey Version – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Over sauced glorified chicken nuggets Like any other Red Blooded American Male, I am a HUGE fan of wings! So when Arby’s announced they were introducing boneless wings starting October 25th, I couldn’t wait to order and bite! Here’s the description from the Arby’s website: Arby’s new Boneless Wings are made with […]
October 2023 – Bachelor on the Cheap
Bacon Cheeseburger BachelorontheCheap.com A lot of burger joints in the Wichita Metro claim to have the best burger around, but who really does? For all the nuances involved in the crafting of not just a good, but a great burger, the bite that really matters is all about the beef! Bill’s Charcoal Grill is one […]
Essential must haves for stocking your pantry and fridge – Bachelor on the Cheap – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Even if you don’t like to cook, there are going to be those times when you are perhaps short on cash or eating out just isn’t a timely option. Why settle for a peanut butter sandwich, when you can make a nice pasta dish? You need to have something available to fix […]
Recalls & Alerts – Bachelor on the Cheap
LQNN Inc., of Garden Grove, California, is voluntarily recalling Banh Ba Xa and varieties of Banh Pia because they may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The affected products are packaged in various colors […]
Food Review: Sonic's FRITOS® Chili Cheese Wraps – Bachelor on the Cheap
The Jr. Wrap is a very tasty on-the-go snack By Mike Thayer FRITOS® Chili Cheese Wraps are Back! It’s crunchy, cheesy, melty comfort food at a bargain price. The Fritos Chili Cheese Jr. Wrap features an 8-in flour tortilla wrapped around warm chili, melted Cheddar cheese and crunchy Fritos Corn Chips for just 99¢! These […]
There are too many sub shops out there – so who makes the best subs? Day 1 Dinner: Firehouse Subs – 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 […]
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Your table awaits Welcome to Firebirds Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located in Wichita in the southwest corner of The Waterfront Shopping Center. We are an American Restaurant and Steakhouse known for our scratch kitchen, bold flavors and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy our signature menu items including hand-cut, aged steaks and fresh seafood or our specialty […]
Bubba's 33 cranks out a pretty darn good salad – Bachelor on the Cheap
A very tasty and HUGE salad! BachelorontheCheap.com I don’t typically eat a lot of rabbit food. Don’t get me wrong, I like veggies, but salads aren’t part of my regular diet. I kind of have to be in the mood for them, so forking into some lettuce is a very occasional thing. I was in […]





Taco Bell – Andover, Derby, Park City, Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
At Taco Bell, we’ve had innovation on our mind since Glen Bell started serving tacos at the first location in 1962 in Downey, California. Since then, we’ve grown to be a culture-centric, lifestyle brand that provides craveable, affordable Mexican-inspired food with bold flavors. Not only do we provide breakthrough value, we offer quality ingredients and […]