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Arby’s Orchestrates Harmonious Blend of Sweet And Spicy With New Menu Items

Arby’s King’s Hawaiian Sandwiches and Loaded Fries deliver a flavorful combination of sweet and spicy for a limited time

Sweet or spicy? Thanks to the dynamic duo of Arby’s and King’s Hawaiian, fans can get the best of both worlds. On March 27, Arby’s introduced three unique items with a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and spicy. The new King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Sandwiches and Loaded Fries have a symphony of saucy, intricate flavor layered into every bite.

King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich

 

The King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Sandwiches are available to enjoy in two options – Crispy Chicken and Beef ‘n Brisket. The King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich is a perfectly balanced blend of opposites: crispy chicken on a soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian bun, covered in sweet and spicy sauce and piled high with cheddar cheese, crispy onions, sweet garlic & dill pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes.

King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Beef ‘n Brisket Sandwich

 

Meanwhile, the King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Beef ‘n Brisket Sandwich is a deliciously stacked premium sandwich made from 13-hour smoked brisket and thinly sliced roast beef topped with cheddar cheese, sweet and spicy sauce, crispy onions, and sweet garlic & dill pickles on a toasted King’s Hawaiian bun.

Arby’s New Loaded Fries

 

Arby’s new Loaded Fries bring everything together with gooey delicious flavor in each bite and are the perfect side dish or snack. Drizzled in the sandwiches’ signature sweet and spicy sauce, the protein-packed Loaded Fries are also topped with warm cheddar cheese sauce, diced crispy chicken nuggets, and chopped bacon.

“Arby’s launched the deliciously spicy Diablo Dare sandwiches and fries last year, and we wanted to build on that success with new menu items that offer a more complex taste by combining two contrasting yet complementing flavors,” said Rita Patel, CMO of Arby’s. “The interplay of sweet and spicy and soft and crunchy in our King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Sandwiches and Loaded Fries offers fans a harmony of flavors and textures in every bite, proving that opposites really do attract.”

Guests can enjoy Arby’s King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat dishes beginning March 27 for a limited time. The new King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich starts at $7.19, the King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Beef ‘n Brisket Sandwich starts at $7.99 and Arby’s new Loaded Fries start at $5.49.


McDonald's Introducing New Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry in April

Strawberry Shortcake McFlurryInspired by the classic flavors and textures of strawberry shortcake, McDonald's fans can get their hands on the signature creamy vanilla soft serve, strawberry-flavored clusters, and crispy cookies in McFlurry form starting April 3, 2023.


Celebrate National Burrito Day at Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Fuzzys Taco Shop -Queso Smothered BurritoIn honor of National Burrito Day on April 6th, Fuzzy's Taco Shop will offer a free Smother with all burrito purchases for Fuzzy's Rewards Members at all participating locations. The Smother includes the guest's choice of queso or fire-roasted salsa smothered over a giant burrito. The National Burrito Day promotion is available for dine-in, to go and online ordering but not valid on third-party delivery orders. To become a Fuzzy's Rewards Member, download the Fuzzy's Taco Shop app and start earning points towards free food! For a full list of locations and hours, please visit www.fuzzystacoshop.com


Avoid the wait at Firehouse Subs with Rapid Rescue To Go

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Firehouse Subs has a reputation for being a bit slow when it comes to putting your sandwich together on a walk-in order.  They crank out some great subs, but they do kind of have a "hurry up and wait" process when it comes to walk-in service.

They're not oblivious to this, after all, good things come to those who wait, so they now have a play on the wait with their app and online ordering through their "Rapid Rescue To Go" feature.

Avoid the wait, order online or use the Firehouse Subs app, and pick up your meal when you get to the store, with no delay.   Sure, you can do the same thing at other restaurants, but Firehouse Subs is really marketing it, playing off its own less-than-speedy reputation.

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Is it still "New" if it was launched in October 2022?

Currently Featured - The "New" Prime Rib Steak Sandwich

The description from the website:  Firehouse Subs' newest menu item, the Prime Rib Steak Sub features sliced prime rib steak that is seared and slow-cooked for up to 12 hours, caramelized onions, melted provolone, lettuce, tomato, deli mustard and a house-made garlic mayo all on a toasted sub roll. The thoughtfully-curated sub is available for a limited time, and can be ordered on the Firehouse Subs app or FirehouseSubs.com for pick it up at the nearest restaurant via Rapid Rescue To Go®.

Just about every fast food restaurant these days teases us with promotion, removal, and "back for a limited time" menu changes.  Will this sandwich be that kind of item for Firehouse Subs?

You can earn free subs, meal upgrades, and more by getting the Firehouse Subs app.

Related: Firehouse Subs - Wichita

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Burger King Whopper Wednesdays and App Deals

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The Whopper Wednesday Deal has been around for a while, but Burger King has really amped up their Whopper marketing focus with other related deals.

You can take advantage of the Whopper Wednesday Deal:  $3 Whopper or Impossible™ Whopper, but it has to be done online or with the Burger King app.

Here are other BK Limited time only offers at participating Burger King restaurants using the BK App or going online at bk.com. Account registration is required.

New user: Free Whopper, Croissan'wich, or OCS w/ purchase of $3+

"OCS" means Original Chicken Sandwich for those of you who live in Valley Center.  New users can get a free Croissan'wich or a Whopper or an OCS with the purchase of $3+. New registered app users only. Purchase required. Valid on delivery orders.

Free Any Size Fries with Purchase*

Royal Perks Account Registration - BKs rewards program - is required.

$22 Ultimate Bundle

Two Whoppers, Two Original Chicken Sandwiches, and Two 8 Pc. Chicken Nuggets

$7 Double Whopper and Small Fries

1 Double Whopper and 1 Small Fries

$7 Small Whopper Meal

Whopper, Small Fries, and Small Drink

$6.99 Two Whopper Jr. Sandwiches and Two Small Fries

Two Whopper Jr. Sandwiches and Two Small French Fries

$11.99 Small Whopper Meal for Two

Two Whoppers, Two Small Fries, and Two Small Soft Drinks

Free Whopper with Purchase of $20 or more

Your subtotal must be $20 to redeem this offer. Add $20 to redeem.  This offer is only available for Delivery

$30 Ultimate Bundle

2 Whoppers, 2 OCS, 1 16PC Chicken Nuggets, 2 Small Fries, 2 Small Soft Drinks.  This offer is only available for Delivery.

Related: Burger King Archives - BachelorontheCheap.com Reviews

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Super Bowl Watch Party Menu Ideas

Super Bowl 2023
Eagles vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII

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Super Bowl Sunday, a day where millions of NFL fans and non-fans who just like a party and the commercials, gather around televisions to celebrate what should be a federal holiday on Monday, so people can recover from the festivities...

If you're having a watch party, here are a few ideas for a crowd pleasing menu to help you celebrate.

A Pizza Buffet:  This is a popular Super Bowl menu to go with and the easiest, but also the most expensive.  There's not near as much cooking involved aside from creating some sides... (see what I did there, with "aside"... I crack myself up...) and the clean up is easier, for the most part no pots, pans, utensils, crock pots, warming bins to wash after the party is over.  All you have to do is order a variety of pizzas, perhaps a few ready sides from your favorite joint and lay it all out buffet style.  Family and friends can add to the feast by bringing a side or dessert.  Keep in mind, pizza delivery will really be delayed on this day, because other watch parties are doing the same thing you are.  Super Bowl Sunday is a SLAMMING BUSY day for pizza joints.  Typical delivery times of 30-45 minutes are out the window, especially for bulk orders.  You'll need to time it, placing your order early is recommended.  TIP:  You can actually place your order online or use your favorite pizza joint's app (most places) WAY ahead of time and set the delivery time.  Some local establishments may not have this feature. 

Taco Bar:  This one is probably the most versatile self serve menu and perhaps the cheapest to put together.  Everybody loves tacos and bonus, it's multi-purpose!  In setting up for tacos, you've also set up a salad bar.  Whether it's just a few buddies and their significant others to feed or a houseful of guests, creating a taco bar saves you time and the crock pot is your friend.  Staying warm all game long, people can help themselves to tacos throughout the festivities, it's a low maintenance, low prep work required meal.   You can brown the ground beef and taco season it the night before and refrigerate or brown it the morning before company arrives for the games.  If you don't have more than one crock pot, borrow one or two, think bean dip, queso, perhaps a chicken taco option.  Ask party guests to bring something with those tacos in mind, be it taco shells, tortilla chips, salad, guacamole, soda or the like, because as the host, this minimizes time in the kitchen and maximizes your time watching the game and mingling with guests.  The clean up for a Taco Bar won't be as easy as for a pizza buffet, but if you use paper plates, plastic cups and utensils, it's still a fairly easy make tidy chore.

Chili Bar:  Here's another menu that's pretty easy to prep and crowd pleasing.  Again, the crock pot is your friend and you can probably talk one of your friends into bringing their version of chili, maybe a white chili in a crock pot.  Heck, turn it into a contest, open things up to all guests and award a prize for best chili.   The best part, chili goes well with so many things!  There's the classic bowl of chili, with crackers or Fritos along with the toppers of chopped onion, shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.  There's chili over rice (a personal favorite), there's chili over spaghetti noodles Cincinnati style, and if you feel like going all out you can do chili dogs.  TIP:  Chili is always better tasting the next day, giving all those ingredients time to get all happy together.  Make your chili the day before, not only for the better flavor, but so you can focus on the little party details on game day.   And while this is a very tasty menu, a chili bar makes for the messiest clean up, even if you go with paper bowls and plasticware.  There's all the crock pots, serving utensils, serving trays for sides and toppers and the cookware you used to make the rice, spaghetti, the hot dogs, etc....

BBQ Bar:  This is arguably the tastiest menu option, especially if you take great pride and pleasure in smoking meats.  Pulled pork is the easiest way to go, it serves a big crowd but MUST be done the day before.  Ribs are another option and slicing up a couple racks makes for some great finger smacking good individual servings.  Brisket is a real crowd pleaser but an expensive option.  BBQ chicken is a nice wallet friendly alternative if you're going with a two meat menu, but if you have plenty of pulled pork and a few sides, you really don't need anything else.  Ask guests to bring buns, chips, convince some guests to bring mac & cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, pasta salad.  Don't forget the pickles for those pulled pork sandwiches!  Again, the crock pot is your friend, so are one or two warming trays if you have them.   If you stick with pulled pork, this is one of the more economical menu options.  Clean up isn't as easy as a pizza buffet, but not as messy as a chili bar.

Burger/slider Bar:  As tasty and guest friendly burger/sliders are, this option is going to keep you away from the TV more than any other menu.  Burgers are best freshly grilled, so you'll be flipping, rather than watching.  And even if you went with warming bins to hold burgers as they come off the grill, you're still running back and forth from grill, to kitchen, to buffet table.   The attraction to doing burgers or sliders is cost, this is a relatively inexpensive menu to put together, but with maximizing your time watching the game in mind, I would recommend meatball sliders instead.  You can prep the meatballs the day before, bake them off the morning of the game and keep them warm in a crock pot or warming bin for the game.  Served with a little marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese makes for a tasty comfort food bite!  Recommended sides:  Salads...  Ask guests to bring lettuce, potato, pasta and fruit salads.  You can break out the air fryer and crank out some french fries if you like...  but wouldn't you rather be watching the game?

TIP:  Have some cheap to-go food storage containers, ziplocks and/or plastic bags at the ready for leftovers and to pack up something a guest brought but won't get washed (dirty serving dish/utensils).  Having it staged so guests can readily access it at their convenience means they won't have to track you down to retrieve it.

Hopefully the above gave you some ideas for your Super Bowl watch party.  Enjoy the game everybody and GO CHIEFS!

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~ Mike

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The Bachelor on the Cheap guide to making wine selection and food pairing easier - Grenache

Wine FunBy Mike Thayer

This is the ninth of an ongoing series of wines and food pairings

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 thumb - red wine for beef and white wine for chicken - selecting the right wine can still be challenging.  What KIND of red for that roast beef?  Or, What KIND of white for that lemon chicken dish?  Does dessert call for a different wine?

The choices are many and can be intimidating, with the reds there's Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Zinfandel; Syrah/Shiraz; Malbec; Pinot Noir; Nebbiolo; Sangiovese; Grenache and all kinds of red blends to choose from.

With the whites there's Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Moscato; Pinot Grigio; Riesling; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Torrontes, Albarino and yes, white wine has it's share of blends as well.

So you walk into the liquor store in need of a bottle of wine for a dinner date or special occasion... 

Sure, you can rely on the store attendant to help you with a selection but that can be hit or miss.  A good attendant will ask you if you prefer wines on the sweeter or dryer side and what you might be pairing it with.  But keep in mind the attendant's palate is different than yours, their sweet and dry preferences are different than yours and they might try to push a particular brand on you that's in the store's best interest, not yours.  So why not walk in the store knowing what you need?  That's what this guide is for, to help you with food pairings, what is sweet, what is dry and getting a good wine for under $15 a bottle.  That's the Bachelor on the Cheap wallet friendly thing to do, get something nice, without paying too much for it.

For previous reviews, click on the link below:

Today's featured wine:  Grenache

Originally cultivated in Spain, the Grenache grape is now common in wine valleys around the world.  The Grenache is sold as a single varietal but it's most popular by producers as a blending grape due to its medium to low acidity, medium tannins and high alcohol.   This wine has fruity notes of black cherry, raspberry and strawberry balanced with some spice such as star anise, cinnamon and black pepper.  Grenache pairs really well with slow cooked meats, hearty stews and chili.  For meatless options think oven baked pasta dishes with cheese and veggies to include mushrooms, bell peppers, eggplant and zucchini.  The cheeses you'll want on your charcuterie board should include pepper jack, brie and mild cheddar.  For dessert be sure to select a sweet Grenache (the longer its aged, the drier it gets), this is a good red wine for a classic pairing with chocolate, pretty much chocolate anything.  Serve it slightly chilled, at 60 - 65 degrees, refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving and after popping the cork, let it breathe for about 10 minutes. 

Vega-Sindoa-El-Chaparral-GrenacheBachelor on the Cheap Recomendation:  Vega Sindoa El Chaparral Grenache - $15.  Hailing from Spain, this is a critically acclaimed wine by the Wine Advocate.  Winemaker notes:  Bright red. Suave raspberry and cherry preserve aromas are compelling and sexy. Musky herbal and floral qualities add complexity to the nose but fade into the red berry aromas, which continue on the palate.persistent.

Next Up in the series:  White wines are up next!

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Have some egg salad for breakfast, or lunch, or dinner - Bachelor on the Cheap

By Mike Thayer

Carb-Check Diet_smallEgg salad, I used to eat a lot of egg salad sandwiches when I was in the military and stationed in Korea.  The base Mess Hall there served up a warm egg salad sandwich, piled high on toast with a slice of American cheese.  That and a huge cup of java with cream and sugar was breakfast for me on many a work day.

Egg salad is actually an excellent diet food, minus the toast of course......   And it's easy to prepare, especially if you know how to boil water.

This salad only contains about 3 grams of carbs and is an excellent change of pace breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh, sweet red onion, minced (sweet Vidalia is a nice alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • A generous pinch of green onion, chopped
  • A splash of pickle juice

Directions:

This isn't rocket science, in a small bowl, mix all ingredients together.   The key here is to make this salad while the boiled eggs are still warm.  Don't get me wrong, egg salad tastes great cold, but it's just that much better when it's warm!

Packing some great protein, this quick egg salad is fantastic all by itself, or you can slap it on a leaf of romaine lettuce.  You can change things up by adding a slice of American cheese to it.  Enjoy!   And enjoy the fact that all ingredients together costs about $1 - a savings bonus!  That's Bachelor on the Cheap wallet friendly.

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If your family enjoys Cheerios, Sam's Club has the best price

Cheerios
Two large boxes for a low price

By Mike Thayer

Shopping Tip Alert

You'll be hard pressed to find a better deal on cereal than Sam's Club.

I'm trying to reduce the sodium in my diet and get a little more heart healthy, so when in Sam's today I picked up a "2 pack" of Cheerios.  It was almost a "2 pack" of Honey Nut Cheerios until I read the label and its 12 grams of sugar per serving vs. just 2 grams for regular Cheerios.

And about that serving size...  One cup?  Who eats just a cup of cereal?!  A regular size bowl, the typical vessel used to enjoy cereal holds about 2-1/2 to 3 cups of cereal and so unless you're the kind of person that goes to a paint store because you heard you could get thinner...  You're filling that bowl with cereal right up to the point where pouring in enough milk won't cause an overflow...

And did you see what I did there...  Paint store...  Thinner...

C'mon, that was funny...

Cheerios
Just $5.58 for all this cereal

So anyway, Sam's Club has a nice selection of cereals and great prices.  I picked up the "2 pack" of Cheerios for just $5.58.  And the boxes are large, each containing 1 pound, 4.35 ounces of toasted oats goodness.  That breaks down to just 11.5¢ per ounce!  I challenge you to find Cheerios that cheap at Kroger, HyVee, Albertsons, Food Lion, etc., each of those outlets averaging about $4.99 for a single, 20 ounce box.  You'll find that most of the Cereals carried by Sam's Club are cheaper in price than those sold by the mainstream grocery stores.

I'm giving Sam's Club 5 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars for their cereal selection and great prices.

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Cheerios with blackberries
Cheerios w/blackberries for dessert!

 


The Bachelor on the Cheap guide to making wine selection and food pairing easier - Sangiovese

Wine FunBy Mike Thayer

This is the eighth of an ongoing series of wines and food pairings

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 thumb - red wine for beef and white wine for chicken - selecting the right wine can still be challenging.  What KIND of red for that roast beef?  Or, What KIND of white for that lemon chicken dish?  Does dessert call for a different wine?

The choices are many and can be intimidating, with the reds there's Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Zinfandel; Syrah/Shiraz; Malbec; Pinot Noir; Nebbiolo; Sangiovese; Grenache and all kinds of red blends to choose from.

With the whites there's Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Moscato; Pinot Grigio; Riesling; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Torrontes, Albarino and yes, white wine has it's share of blends as well.

So you walk into the liquor store in need of a bottle of wine for a dinner date or special occasion... 

Sure, you can rely on the store attendant to help you with a selection but that can be hit or miss.  A good attendant will ask you if you prefer wines on the sweeter or dryer side and what you might be pairing it with.  But keep in mind the attendant's palate is different than yours, their sweet and dry preferences are different than yours and they might try to push a particular brand on you that's in the store's best interest, not yours.  So why not walk in the store knowing what you need?  That's what this guide is for, to help you with food pairings, what is sweet, what is dry and getting a good wine for under $15 a bottle.  That's the Bachelor on the Cheap wallet friendly thing to do, get something nice, without paying too much for it.

For previous reviews, click on the link below:

Today's featured wine:  Sangiovese

Sangiovese is a dry, acidic wine that is known as a "chameleon" grape, to mean that different wines using this grape can be notably different. The vast majority of Sangiovese is produced in the central region of Tuscany, Italy.   Look for tasting notes of cherry and herbal, earthy tones.  Because it's so acidic, stick to savory foods, this is a good dinner wine.  Pairing well with just about anything tomato based, Sangiovese also matches up nicely with spicy dishes.  Consider pairing it with meat dishes featuring a savory cherry sauce to take advantage of the cherry notes in the wine - think grilled pork loin.  Load up your charcuterie board with salami, prosciutto, calabrese and pecorino cheese.  When it comes to non-meat dishes, serve this wine alongside hearty bean soups or gnocchi in a brown butter and herb sauce.  Pass on this wine when it comes to sweets however, NOT a good match.  Serve it slightly chilled, at 60 - 65 degrees, refrigerate about 30 minutes before serving. 

Caparzo SangioveseBachelor on the Cheap Recomendation: Caparzo Sangiovese - $9.99.   This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region, Toscano sub-region.  Best with red meat, pasta with meat sauces, bean and barley soups.  Winemaker notes:  Intense ruby color. Fruity, spicy aromas. The palate is full, fruity, persistent.

Next Up in the series:  Grenache

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