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Emperor's Japanese Grill – Derby, Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Emerson Biggins – Wichita Fat Ernie’s Family Dining – Wichita Located in Wichita, Kansas, Emperor’s Japanese Grill serves up the finest Japanese cuisine for half the price of other Japanese Steakhouses. We do not categorize ourselves as fast food, but rather fast casual while serving the same quality food of a Japanese Steakhouse. As a scratch kitchen, every dish is […]
It's time to dig up your ornamental sweet potato vines and store them for the winter – Bachelor on the Cheap
Potato vines planted in July, margarita variety By Mike Thayer Ornamental sweet potato vines are quite popular, with both the margarita and purple varieties adding a nice punch of foliage color in containers, borders and hanging baskets. Easy to grow, they also make great houseplants! I’m partial to the margarita variety myself, I love the […]
Burger King Fish Sandwich sucked in 2018, it still sucks in 2022 – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Is the BK Fish Sandwich any good? 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 2018 I reviewed the fish sandwiches […]
DQ Grill &Chill – Andover, Augusta, Derby, Maize, Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
The founders of the Dairy Queen® system were men and women who introduced a new kind of dessert treat and, in the process, developed the foundation of the franchising industry. The history of the DQ® system is a story of a unique product that created an industry. A Story of Sweet Success For more than 70 years, the DQ® system’s recipe for […]
Best Pizza in the Wichita Metro Challenge Update: Bob & Luigi's Pizza – Bel Aire – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Pizza for lunch! Touted as the area’s best kept secret and in the mood for pizza, I decided to head to Bob & Luigi’s Pizza in Bel Aire today to satisfy my craving. I’ve never had a pizza from this joint, so I was looking forward to seeing if this place lived […]
If you're not a regular shopper at Aldi, why not? – Bachelor on the Cheap
8011 E Kellogg Ave By Mike Thayer I do my regular, routine, weekly shopping at Aldi. Why? Because they offer good products at consistently the lowest grocery prices in town. It’s simple, I’d rather pay $2.75 for a 16 ounce bottle of olive oil at Aldi, than pay $6.99 for a similar bottle at Dillon’s. […]
Chip Review: Lay's Layers Sour Cream & Onion Chips – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Kind of like Funyons, but made with potato instead of corn I recently reviewed a new chip offering from Lay’s called “Layers.” Lay’s has introduced these as “A multi-dimensional, one-of-a-kind potato bite with layers of delicious crispiness.” Coming in two flavors, Three Cheese and Sour Cream & Onion, I picked up a […]
March 2022 – Bachelor on the Cheap
Grilling Good Eats by Mike Thayer How much charcoal should I use? How long does charcoal stay hot? What kind of grill should I buy? Which is better, gas or charcoal? Do I put the lid on or leave it off? Are those wood pellets any good? These are all great questions. Whether you’re new […]
Grilling Good Eats – Setting up your grill for success – Bachelor on the Cheap
Grilling Good Eats by Mike Thayer How much charcoal should I use? How long does charcoal stay hot? What kind of grill should I buy? Which is better, gas or charcoal? Do I put the lid on or leave it off? Are those wood pellets any good? These are all great questions. Whether you’re new […]
Best Fish Sandwich Challenge: How does Wendy's rank? – Bachelor on the Cheap
Nice visual appeal, crispy fish protruding slightly from the bun 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 2018 I reviewed […]
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads & Grill – Derby, Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Denny’s – Wichita Dog-N-Shake – Wichita Our World Famous Salads represent hours of trial and error by people who take the subject very seriously! Finding the perfect combination of fresh greens, fresh veggies, meats, fish and fruits—drizzled with your favorite dressing—is no easy task, but certainly worth the effort. Menu via www.eatdocgreens.com Save
Don't pay too much for household cleaning products – Bachelor on the Cheap
Bachelor on the Cheap Update, 06/17/2022: This article was originally posted back in 2017 and while Dollar Tree has since raised it’s price to $1.25, buying cleaning products from them still holds value. By Mike Thayer Some people like to clean because it’s therapeutic. Others like to clean just to keep their hands busy (and […]





Who makes the best fish sandwich in fast food? – Day 3, Lunch – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Burgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, tacos…… What are you supposed to eat when none of the above sounds good? A crispy fish sandwich of course! But which fast food joint makes the best fish sandwich? In the name of ‘food science’ (a’hem, cough), I’ll be sampling fish sandwiches from all the national fast […]