Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for the Cue COVID-19 Molecular Test. The product is a molecular nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) that is intended to detect genetic material from SARS-CoV-2 virus present in nasal swabs from adults with signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection. This test is the first […]

By Mike Thayer Cranberry + Vodka Looking for something a little bit different to add to my bar menu, I picked up a 4 pack of Day Chaser Cocktails during a recent run to the liquor store.  I enjoy mixology and playing bartender, but once in awhile it’s nice to be able to just grab […]

By Mike Thayer I’ve been told that fishing rods are to men, what shoes are to women… I’m OK with that, a man can’t have enough fishing poles… I recently purchased a vertical fishing rod rack made by Field & Stream. I’ve got spinning rod and reel combos in one fishing rod rack, baitcasters in […]

By Mike Thayer I drive an old pickup truck, she’s now an antique in vehicle years, I call her Ol’ Nellie.  She’s not the purdiest truck around, but she runs good.  She has 129,000 plus miles on her, she’s paid for (No, she’s not that kind of truck….) she’s not nickle and diming me yet […]

Don’t have a can of soup on hand? No worries… By Mike Thayer So it’s cold outside, you’re in a comfort food mood, craving tomato soup and grilled cheese…  But you don’t have any Campbell’s in the cupboard. What do you do?  Make a grocery store run? Nope. Make tomato soup using tomato paste. Tomato […]

This mac-n-cheese goes toe-to-toe with the regular boxed varities By Mike Thayer Who doesn’t love Mac-n-Cheese? In looking for ways to reduce my intake of gluten, eliminating wheat products from my diet such as traditional pasta and breads, I’ve been in search of alternatives to the snacks and comfort foods I enjoy. Enter, liveGfree Deluxe […]

Hospira, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall For One Lot of Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection, USP 1.5g/vial, Due To The Presence of Visible Glass Particulates Company Announcement – NEW YORK, NY., Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 1.5 g/vial Single Dose Fliptop Vial, lot 33045BA, to the […]

By Mike Thayer Condensed soup, it’s a staple in so many American households. There are all kinds of soup options to choose from, from classic chicken noodle to split pea with ham and bacon. Some soups are great as is, just add some water or milk per the instructions and viola, you’ve got a good […]

By Mike Thayer A great beer to have on hand for Thanksgiving So I had a housewarming party just before Halloween and in stocking the bar for the party, I picked up some beer to compliment the other adult beverages and I selected the “Sweater Weather” variety pack from Sam Adams.  I’m a Sam Adams […]

The ‘Bowls’ get packaged in a small pizza box for travel. By Mike Thayer Without question, pizza is my favorite food, but it comes at a high carb price.  So when Papa John’s first announced this new addition to the menu in August, I got excited.  Pizza toppings, in a bowl?  That’s a must try!  […]

Boston, MA, Whele LLC, of Boston, MA, is voluntarily recalling its Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad, due to product safety concerns. Use of this product may lead to burns, mild shocks, or rashes/irritation. This recall applies to 544,212 Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad units manufactured between 08JAN21 to 03JAN22 and distributed from 29JUL21 through 21JUL22. […]

At your next picnic, let the spotlight shine on your food — not on party crashers like Salmonella or Listeria. When temperatures rise and food safety steps aren’t followed, cold dishes at a cookout are at risk for unsafe bacteria levels. Avoid foodborne illness by following these steps: Clean: Remember to clean and sanitize all […]

457 N Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037 By Mike Thayer Regular readers know that I’ve been traveling around the Wichita Metro, sampling the burger offerings from just about any joint that has burgers on the menu.  It doesn’t really matter who, I’ve sampled burgers from local joints, regional restaurants and the national chains.  To determine […]

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