Being a bachelor and living life well but with a budget in mind, I review Wichita Metro Area businesses, find the great deals and report on the best product and/or services available. I post my shopping experiences online, benefiting customers and businesses alike.

Bakesale Treat Parlor - Wichita

Bake SaleBakesale is a premium dessert shop and bakery featuring classic favorites and unexpected treats.

Everyone Loves a Bakesale

What makes our dim reflections of bygone bake sales so appealing? They are shaped by dreams of possibilities. Because fashioned among the rustic tiles of grade-school gymnasiums, the promise of opportunity sprang up as self-proclaimed bakers sprawled their shrink-wrapped goodies across feeble card tables. And our ambitious optimism for rescuing a cause were dwarfed only by the assorted spread of handmade treats ready for bidding.

By treating you, Bakesale aspires to resurrect these nostalgic ideals of goodwill and service; baking and sharing; community and friendship. Because after all, we can bake this world a better place if we remember to treat each other right. 

2000 N Rock Rd #106, Wichita, KS 67206

(316) 440-4706

via www.bakesaletreatparlor.com


Journey with Very Special Guest Toto, April 8, 2023

JourneyOne of the most legendary rock bands of all time, JOURNEY, announces the continuation of their highly successful tour with the 50th Anniversary Celebration Freedom Tour 2023 featuring, very special guest TOTO.  JOURNEY, Diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will take the stage in 38 cities across North America with their catalog of global chart-topping hits, including "Don't Stop Believin”, "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Lights" and more. 

April 8, 2023

7:30 PM

INTRUST Bank Arena

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Davis-Moore Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT - Wichita

Davis-MooreWhat services do we offer at Davis-Moore?

Davis-Moore Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT offers many other services as well, which you'll experience from the moment you choose your next car. Our team of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT lease and loan specialists make it a priority to help you drive home happy. Even after you leave our dealership we offer comprehensive car care via our Wichita service department and repair center. Buying or leasing a vehicle from us ensures that you get top-notch maintenance as we use quality certified Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT parts that you can buy, as well. It's just another way we look out for you, and further your connection with your ride.

7675 E Kellogg Dr N, Wichita, KS 67207

(316) 618-2193

via www.davis-moore.com


Davis-Moore Mazda - Wichita

Davis-Moore MazdaDavis-Moore Mazda offers many other services as well, which you'll experience from the moment you choose your next car. Our team of Mazda lease and loan specialists make it a priority to help you drive home happy. Even after you leave our dealership we offer comprehensive car care via our Wichita service department and repair center. Buying or leasing a vehicle from us ensures that you get top-notch maintenance as we use quality certified Mazda parts that you can buy, as well. It's just another way we look out for you, and further your connection with your ride.

10603 E Kellogg Dr N, Wichita, KS 67207

(316) 652-6510

via www.davis-mooremazda.com

 


Food Review: Simple Truth Fig & Thyme Crisp Crackers

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Crackers, they seem like such a simple food, but have you ever taken the time to read the ingredient label of some of the popular cracker brands?

Many of them are loaded with artificial ingredients, fats, and added sugars.  No wonder they're so tasty!  But I don't need Ammonium Bicarbonate, High Fructose Corn Syrup AND sugar, as well as partially hydrogenated oils (transfat) in my snacks.

Enter Simple Truth

If you're not familiar with Simple Truth, it's a Kroger brand featuring organic items and products with "cleaner" ingredients.  The brand is USDA organic certified and you'll find a range of products in the dairy, meat, snacks, and other aisles in a Kroger store.

With a healthier cracker in mind, I recently picked up a box of Simple Truth Fig & Thyme Crisp Crackers.  The combination of savory and sweet enticed me and in addition to the fig and thyme, the crackers also have flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and millet baked into them.  Delivering a very satisfying cracker crunch, they're a bit thyme-forward on their own, but the herbal notes balance out nicely when the cracker is topped with a slice of cheese or a bit of fig jam.  Suggested cheeses to go with these crackers are goat, cheddar, and brie.

Available at Dillons for $4.49 for a 5.3-ounce box, I'm giving Simple Truth Fig & Thyme Crisp Crackers 4 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars.  They have a nice crunch with the sweet and savory flavor going on and will dress up any charcuterie board.  It's a nice change of pace cracker with a healthier nutritional profile and is worthy of a repeat buy.

4 stars

$pend Wisely My Friends...

~ Mike

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Don Taco Stop Mexican Fast Food - Wichita

Don Taco Mexican Fast FoodMexican Restaurant

Don Taco Stop Mexican Fast Food is not another Mexican restaurant. Don Taco Stop has a new style of Mexican Fast Food in Town. Open 24 hours All Week. Tacos, Burritos, Tortas, Quesadillas, Mexican Combos and More. Come visit us and enjoy the Best Mexican Fast Food in Town.

1659 S Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211

(316) 883-5018

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Today's weather forecast and a four day outlook.  Check this page for the latest weather reports in the Wichita Metro area.  Up-to-date weather conditions are observed at the MADIS station D6055, 3.6 miles WSW of Wichita.  For weather conditions specific to other cities outside the metro area, just type in your zip code below.


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Davis-Moore Chevrolet - Wichita

Davis-Moore ChevroletWHAT MAKES DAVIS-MOORE ONE OF THE TOP DEALERSHIPS IN WICHITA? THE DAVIS-MOORE 360 GUARANTEE.

Today more than ever, the value you get when you purchase a new or used car, truck or SUV is almost as important as the vehicle itself. At Davis-Moore, we know how important it is that you have confidence in your next automotive purchase. That's why we're proud to introduce Davis-Moore 360, comprehensive coverage that takes care of YOU and your car. And it's included at no additional cost to you with every Davis-Moore vehicle purchase.

8200 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67209

(316) 749-4065

via www.davis-moorechevrolet.com


Food Review: Market Street Classics Premium Chili with Beans

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Pouch foods, also known as meals ready to eat (MRE, a label borrowed from the military), became a staple for the U.S. military in 1981.  Survivalists and preppers soon started demanding commercial pouch food products and their convenience has attracted a much larger consumer base since.  As the commercial offerings of pouch foods improved in both quality and variety, so too has their popularity.  In addition to those survivalists and preppers, pouch foods are now in favor with resort campers, remote vacationers, and even business travel pros who pack a few meals in their luggage for when things don't go quite as planned. 

Heat-and-serve pouch foods are handy as heck, easily portable, take up less storage space than canned, plastic packaged, or boxed foods, and won't break, shatter, or spill if dropped.  Having a small portion of your pantry dedicated to pouch foods is something you may want to consider, even if just for the 'available in the event of an emergency' aspect of it.

Today I'm reviewing Market Street Classics Premium Chili with Beans.  Other Market Street options include beef stew and chunk chicken breast.

Featuring pinto and kidney beans, it is a bean-forward chili.  The portion of beef crumbles is less-than-generous and the gravy is rather bland, heavy on the tomato, but light on the spice.  The overall texture of the chili leans mushy, not unlike Hormel, perhaps the worst chili on the planet.  Thankful to have the availability of pouch foods in my pantry, especially in a food emergency, I still came away a bit disappointed in the taste, especially for a so-called 'premium' product.

Available on Amazon and eBay starting at about $6 a pouch and up (depending on the seller), I'm giving Market Street Classics Premium Chili with Beans 3 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars.  With two servings per 15-ounce pouch, it's a convenient product, but unfortunately not the tastiest and a bit pricey.  I need to explore other pouch food options before making this a repeat meal.

3 stars

$pend Wisely My Friends...

~ Mike

Related: Food Review: Southgate All Beef Chili with beans

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