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It's January 31 already, are you ready for the rest of the year?

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I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone for reading, commenting, suggesting and asking questions as we move forward into 2023.  I work hard to provide consumer insights, researching all things shopping which hopefully turns your food, product, service and dining endeavors into better shopping experiences.  Your input and feedback is invaluable in creating and posting that content.

If you can this year, please join the 1% of readers who give, helping BachelorontheCheap.com expand on that great content, providing product/service/food reviews, cost comparisons, safety alerts, recalls, etc. 

If BachelorontheCheap.com has given you $3 worth of consumer information knowledge, please tip.  I enjoy helping others by providing great content and your support is truly appreciated! ~ Mike

$pend Wisely My Friends...

~ Mike


The COOP & Coffee House - Derby

The Coop and the Coffee HouseA CO-OP CALLED THE COOP

We transformed a run down gas station building into a market space for local bakers and community members alike. The COOP (pronounced like chicken coop) is a place where bakers, baristas, foodies, coffee lovers, health nuts, and the community can join forces to bring opportunity and improve accessibility of locally made products. Members bring in products to sell goods and all members split the expenses of the space. The Coffee House team manages the transactions and daily operations of The COOP.

You can find plenty of gluten free, keto/diabetic friendly, and vegan options along with the traditional treats. With 20+ bakers we're able to fulfill custom orders for cakes, cupcakes, pies, cookies, cake pops, and more.

Aside from coffee and treats, you can find bierocks, take-n-bake pizza, heat & eat meals, breakfast burritos, jerky, eggs, honey, milk, dog treats and topicals, and refreshing italian sodas, Red Bull Spritzers, smoothies, teas, fruit n' veggie juices, kombucha, lemonade, and fun boba drinks too.

We are known for our wide array of drink flavors and combinations which makes our iced latte flights a fun way to try out new flavors.

We are planning construction of a drive thru. Until then we are offering online & call in orders and curbside service at the north side of our building.

Order Online

104 N Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037

(316) 351-8319

via www.coopks.com


Grocery Store Prices - Super Bowl Prep Edition

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This week's side-by-side grocery store price comparison was done with putting together a plan for a Super Bowl watch party in mind.

So instead of pricing the basic essentials, I priced out some items for game day eats!  I only got to three stores this week, pricing Aldi, Dillons and Walmart.  I'll do another Super Bowl edition next week to include more 'football food' related items and a look at Trader Joe's. 

Keep in mind that items featured is the store brand for each respective store, unless otherwise labeled.  Prices can vary from store-to-store, especially for Dillons and Walmart, to a lesser extent Aldi.  Store managers have the flexibility to adjust prices, lower or higher. Prices are good as of this writing and could change by the time you make that grocery run.  Product size/weights shown are what is available and on the shelf at the time of review.

Here's this week's side-by-side comparison of grocery store prices, a snapshot if you will of Super Bowl shopping:  

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Takeaways from this week's price review:

  • Aldi is the cheapest place to Super Bowl party food shop.    For the 24 items reviewed, Aldi was $3.90 cheaper than Walmart and $7.31 cheaper than Dillons.  Caveats:  Aldi doesn't carry Buffalo or wing sauce of any kind, so that affected overall price, but even if some were available for around $2, Aldi would still be the least expensive place to shop.  Aldi only sells limes in a one pound bag, driving up their overall cartload price.  The limes themselves are on the small side as well.  How many limes you'll need depends on the size of your party and what you're serving.  How much guacamole are you making?  Aldi was the cheapest overall for meats, significantly so for sirloin steak (think garlic butter steak bites) and to a lesser extent the wings.  
  • Dillons continues to be the most expensive place to grocery shop on a week-to-week basis even WITH the use of their loyalty card, Super Bowl or no.   Check out the related article link, "Mainstream Grocery vs. Discount Grocery: Dillons (Kroger) vs. Aldi.   There's A LOT of red in their column  (Pssst....  they inflate prices and discount 'select' items on that loyalty card use based on shopping behavior to make you think you got a few good deals).  Don't get me wrong, Dillons does put some good deals out there now and then, but in general, those deals only save you if that's all you're buying.  Cart for cart, Dillons remains the most expensive place to grocery shop, even with the 'deals.'
  • I was surprised to learn that neither Dillons (Kroger) or Walmart (Great Value) carry a store brand hot sauce. 

TIP:  You don't need to buy groceries to get gas for your vehicle at a discount.  Option 1:  Having a membership at the Wholesale Club gives you a built in discount for gas, no purchase required.  Price as of this writing at Costco is $2.70 per gallon for regular.  Option 2:  Don't have or don't want a membership to a Wholesale Club?  Use the Upside app.  As of this writing the average price at the pump for Dillons is $3.19 a gallon for regular.  Figure in the average discount of 10 cents per gallon based on fuel points and you're paying $3.09.  Using the Upside app, gas is around $3.03 at a nearby Casey's.

Veterans, if you haven't done so already, check with the VA to see if you are eligible for the commissary benefit at McConnell AFB.

Don't see some Super Bowl items that you think should be on the list?  Send me an email.

Super Bowl Related:  Game Day Recipe Ideas from BachelorontheCheap.com

Get the chips & guac ready...

$pend Wisely My Friends...

~ Mike

 

Related: Grocery Stores in Wichita

Related: Mainstream Grocery vs. Discount Grocery: Dillon's (Kroger) vs. Aldi

Related: Food Review: Great Value bacon not such a great value

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It’s Back! Pizza Hut Announces the Return of ‘The Big New Yorker,’ An Iconic Fan-Favorite Pizza from the 1990s

The New York-style pizza returns to Pizza Hut menus at participating restaurants nationwide starting February 1

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 10, 2023 — Today, Pizza Hut announces that its famous 16” New York-style pizza, “The Big New Yorker,” will return to its menu after its initial launch 24 years ago. The iconic pizza will be available at participating Pizza Hut restaurants nationwide for a limited-time only starting February 1, 2023. Hut Rewards members will get exclusive access to try the Big New Yorker starting January 31.

Pizza Hut The Big New Yorker

The Big New Yorker is inspired by the spirit of New York with an XL pizza that is as big and bold as the city that never sleeps. Each 16″ pizza features six oversized, foldable slices with crispy crust and bold flavors including sweet marinara sauce and Parmesan oregano seasoning on top to mimic an authentic New York pizzeria build. One order of The Big New Yorker extra-large pizza comes with double pepperoni, or one choose-your-own topping for a price starting at $13.99*. Orders can be customized with extra toppings or extra cheese for an additional charge.

Pizza lovers may remember the iconic menu item from when it was first introduced in 1999. Since being retired from the menu, there have been numerous different requests for Pizza Hut to bring back The Big New Yorker. In fact, the company has seen everything from social media accounts dedicated to its hopeful return, Reddit threads and even a Change.org petition with thousands of signatures to bring the pizza back on menus.

Pizza Hut Restaurant

“The Big New Yorker was a huge hit when we launched it in 1999, setting the stage for future industry innovations like Pizza Hut Melts™ and Detroit-Style pizza,” said Lindsay Morgan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Hut. “At 30% larger than our large pizza, now is the perfect time to answer our customers’ requests and bring back The Big New Yorker in a big way right before the big game next month.”

Get ready to order the Big New Yorker starting February 1 at participating Pizza Hut restaurants and sign-up for Hut Rewards to be one of the first to try it. Click here to find your nearest Pizza Hut location. 

*Prices and participation vary.

About Pizza Hut®   

Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), has more restaurant locations in the world than any other pizza company. Founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., Pizza Hut operates nearly 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. With easy order options including the Pizza Hut mobile app, website, and Amazon and Google devices, Pizza Hut is committed to providing an easy pizza experience – from order to delivery – and has Hut Rewards®, the Pizza Hut loyalty program that offers points for every dollar spent on food any way you order.      

Now more than ever, restaurants have an important role in helping to safely feed families. As the largest pizza brand in the world by store count, Pizza Hut is committed to doing its part. To help keep team members and customers safe, customers can get their favorite Pizza Hut pizza via three contactless offerings: curbside pickup, delivery, or carryout. After becoming the first national pizza brand to offer contactless curbside pickup, Pizza Hut launched The Hut Lane™, a dedicated digital order pick-up window available at more than 1,500 locations across the country.    

Pizza Hut is the creator of The BOOK IT! Program, which is the nation’s longest running corporate supported literacy program. Building on that legacy, the program’s BOOK IT! in the Community Initiative is designed to enable access to books and education resources, empower teachers and inspire a lifelong love of reading. The program is rooted in the foundation set by the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program which impacts more than 14 million students each year.   

Pizza Hut is the Official and Only Pizza Sponsor of the NCAA®.   

For more information about Pizza Hut, visit www.pizzahut.com or  http://www.pizzahut.com/c/content/sitemap.


Another month has flown by...

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How has your year started off?

Wichita Metro businesses can now add a profile page for their business to BachelorontheCheap.com. It's another way to get your name out there to help generate some online and social media buzz, driving new customer traffic to your website and into your establishment!

It's easy, just email the essentials to [email protected] to create your online profile:

  • Business Name
  • Business Address
  • Phone Number
  • A link to your website or Facebook page

The best part, it's free, although a tip of just $3 is appreciated.  C'mon, it's basically free advertising, no sales calls, no recurring fees....  Information will be pulled from your website and/or Facebook page and a link to your Bachelor on the Cheap profile page will be sent for your review.

Your business profile is dedicated to you, a stand alone page, taking readers to your website.  Those new and potential customers can also find you in the Bachelor on the Cheap Search directory, in article posts like "Pub Food in Wichita" as well as in Google search results such as "Burger Restaurants" or "Liquor stores near me in Wichita."

Reach new customers, get started today!


Plan your Super Bowl menu with Grilling Good Eats by Mike Thayer

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Beef Kabobs, Asian Flare Short Ribs, Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu on a Stick, Pig on a Stick, Pork Kabobs, a Chipotle Aioli for dipping and more for your Super Bowl Watch Party crowd to enjoy!

Grilling Good Eats is available on Amazon, ebook and paperback!

Order today and you'll get your copy before the Super Bowl!   Recipes and grilling tips for flank steak fajitas, onion bombs, bird bites, grilled crab dip and much more!

  • This is a grilling 'how to' resource for beginners, weekenders and experienced hands alike. There's something for everyone here, consider this a blueprint for backyard grilling.
  • Order today on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/grilling_good-eats

It's Another Dose of YUM!

$pend Wisely My Friends...

~ Mike


Find great Super Bowl Game Day Recipes in Grilling Good Eats by Mike Thayer

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Grilling Good Eats is available on Amazon, ebook and paperback!

Order today and you'll get your copy before the Super Bowl!   Recipes and grilling tips for flank steak fajitas, onion bombs, bird bites, grilled crab dip and much more!

  • This is a grilling 'how to' resource for beginners, weekenders and experienced hands alike. There's something for everyone here, consider this a blueprint for backyard grilling.
  • Order today on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/grilling_good-eats

It's Another Dose of YUM!

$pend Wisely My Friends...

~ Mike


Saving money, fighting inflation, with shopping tips from BachelorontheCheap.com

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I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone for reading, commenting, suggesting and asking questions as we move forward into 2023.  I work hard to provide consumer insights, researching all things shopping which hopefully turns your food, product, service and dining endeavors into better shopping experiences.  Your input and feedback is invaluable in creating and posting that content.

If you can this year, please join the 1% of readers who give, helping BachelorontheCheap.com expand on that great content, providing product/service/food reviews, cost comparisons, safety alerts, recalls, etc. 

If BachelorontheCheap.com has given you $3 worth of consumer information knowledge, please tip.  I enjoy helping others by providing great content and your support is truly appreciated! ~ Mike

$pend Wisely My Friends...

~ Mike