How much garlic, onion & paprika flavor will this deliver? By Mike Thayer Make no mistake, I am a charcoal enthusiast.  In my humble opinion, for a grilled meal, you can’t beat charcoal and a Weber Kettle.  I do like to throw some added flavor through wood in combination with the charcoal, chunks of pecan […]

By Mike Thayer A handy item to have around during the holidays In another effort to get away from eating too many chip snacks, I recently picked up a 34 ounce (that’s 2 pounds, 2 ounces for those of you who live in Haysville) canister of mixed nuts while shopping at Sam’s Club.  Nuts are […]

By Mike Thayer If you’re just starting out on your own for the first time, recently divorced and/or otherwise starting over from scratch again, one basic item you’ll need is some kind of Tupperware.  You’ve got to have some containers to store food in right? Don’t buy any brand new storage containers, there’s no need […]

By Mike Thayer Pizza is my favorite food.  Burgers, steaks, lasagna, anything grilled and an assortment of other dishes are high on the list of favorites, but there’s nothing quite like a good slice of pizza pie….  That slice of pie has that perfectly baked crust that’s flaky/crispy on the outside, but tender and fluffy […]

A mix of 80/20 ground beef, pork sausage, pre-cooked bacon bits, cheddar cheddar cheese & other ingredients. By Mike Thayer Last month, I told restaurant owners and entrepreneurs that America needs breakfast pizza.  Seriously, for all the love of pizza, why hasn’t one of the major pizza chains ventured into breakfast? Related: America needs breakfast pizza […]

By Mike  Thayer A lot of people are stocking up on freezer items these days, with a focus on meats.  Some folks are doing so to fight inflation, prices of all meats are way up and will continue to do nothing but climb.  Other folks are buying up meats as a result of world events […]

Timely, cold delivery, both services By Mike Thayer I recently received and reviewed a meal subscription service, HelloFresh.  In a Bachelor on the Cheap series, I sampled four meals and the reviews included an assessment of cost, shipping, tracking, ingredient quality, ease of prep, instructions and most importantly, taste.  I received the following four meals […]

Wine, it’s the perfect beverage for a romantic dinner, a go-to for a casual get-together/party and a holiday meal is complimented by it.  Whether it’s a meal for two, a small party for friends or a gathering of family, having the right wine elevates the occasion.  And while most people follow the basic rule of […]

2035 Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 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 […]

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 […]

By Mike Thayer Fantastic Crunch Factor! I’ve been enjoying far too many chips lately, Nacho Cheese Doritos, Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno (Delish!), Andy Capp’s Cheddar Fries and more…  When traveling, which I’ve done quite a bit of lately, chips are an easy grab when refueling the truck. Reeling in that chip […]

By Mike Thayer Most every bachelor has those leftover condiment packets in his fridge, one I always seem to have on hand lately is Arby’s Sauce, which is fantastic on roast beef sandwiches, steak sandwiches, a change of pace from regular ketchup on burgers and so much more!  I like to slather that sauce on […]

By Mike Thayer I love Cheeze-It crackers!  Drawn by that intense cheddar flavor, Cheeze-it crackers are often found in my pantry. So when shopping in Walmart the other day and seeing a display of the “New!” Cheeze-It Puff’d, I ‘had’ to have some…  Yes, the marketing display worked on me… Described as cheesy, airy & […]

Graze Craze – Wichita Scooter’s Coffee® Presents $68,324 Check Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America WHAT IS MOCHI DONUT ? Mochi donut is a donut that originated from Hawaii which is a combination of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi. Mochinut is gaining popularity owing to its unique shape and wonderful texture; light crispy […]