Any Size Coffee & Soda Going Up - 1/31/2015

Hello.  I went to the McDonald's on Austin Bluffs Parkway & Barnes in Colorado Springs, CO. I ordered a sausage biscuit and a large coffee.  I was told by one of the managers that today was the last day for any size coffee and soda for $1.  As of Feb. 1, the price goes up to $1.19 plus tax.  Whenever the minimum wage goes up, the majority of the menu items' prices go up as well.

I would rather buy a grocery store brand 2-liter of soda instead of paying that price. You'll probably see a decrease in sales starting next month due to price increases.  As far as that coffee is concerned, McDonald's doesn't have the single UHT liquid creamers anymore.  It's all powdered.  I'm not a fan of powdered cream.  I would avoid McDonald's coffee unless it was free.

That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a good day.

Perils Of Single Dining - 1/25/2015

Hello, everyone.  Today, I went to the Old Chicago restaurant located at N. Academy & Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs, CO.  I dined alone.  I ordered the Chicago 7 Stromboli with fries and a side of beer cheese sauce.  I was in the middle of my meal when I had to use the restroom.  I left my hat on the table as a place setting to notify them that I would return.  Upon my return, my hat and food had been taken away.  I asked my server where my food and hat had gone.  Another employee cleared my table prematurely.

I was upset that this had happened to me.  A manager on duty came to me and apologized that this situation happened. She had the cooks to make my order again for to go.  I didn't even get my bill.  The manager took care of it.  I also e-mailed the general manager and service manager what had transpired.  I have not heard back from either of them yet.  I hope that this doesn't happen again to me or any other single diners.  I always dine alone because nobody has the time to come be with me and enjoy my company.

That's all for today's post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

MoonTower Queso - 1/18/2015

Hello.  On Jan. 16, 2015, I went to MoonTower Tacos in Denver, CO.  On a recommendation from a producer at 7 News, I tried the MoonTower Queso.  It is a combination of fresh tomatoes, green onions and peppers cooked with melted cheeses.  It is topped with guacamole, queso fresco and candied jalapenos.  My order was served with chips.  Here is a picture of it.

If you're in the Denver metro area, stop on by and try it.  The candied jalapenos were toward the bottom of the bowl.  That's it for this blog post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Sweet Latino Donut From Glazed & Confuzed - 1/17/2015

Hello, everyone.  Yesterday, I had a paid day off and went to Denver, CO.  I had another chance to go to Glazed & Confuzed.  This time, I had the Sweet Latino donut.  It's a triple chocolate glazed donut with cinnamon chips.  Here is a picture of that donut.

The only way to improve this donut is to add Mexican Cocoa to the glaze.  I did eat this with a knife and fork.  I hope you stop by there to have this donut with coffee, milk or both.  That's all for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

KFC Daily Specials Up $1 - 1/9/2015

Hello.  I went into a KFC restaurant in Colorado Springs, CO. today.  I found that their Daily Specials went from $2.99 to $3.99 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.  The Tuesday daily special stayed the same.  This was told to me because of the minimum wage increase that started last week was the reason for the price increase.

I will have to start going there less and less because that price increase would price me out.  Would that price increase price you out too?  Let me know.

That's all for this post.  Until next post, have a great day.

Mint Hot Cocoa Pancakes - 1/3/2015

Hello.  This morning, I made Mint Hot Cocoa Pancakes.  I made 2 cups of prepared Land O Lakes brand mint hot cocoa and mixed it into one package of complete pancake mix from King Soopers.  I made 3 servings of these pancakes for $1.10.  This is cheaper than your typical order of fast food pancakes.  Here is a picture of my serving.

I topped it with pure maple syrup and Coronado brand goat milk caramel spread.  I hope you can make these on a cold winter's day.  That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a great day.

Sausage Biscuits Are Cheaper At Waffle House - 1/1/2015

Hello and Happy New Year!

      I went into a McDonald's today and saw that their Sausage Biscuit is $1.19 plus tax.  I went into Waffle House down the street and saw that their Sausage Biscuit is still only $1.00 plus tax.  I may have to switch from going to McDonald's to Waffle House for my breakfast.

     In Colorado, the minimum wage is now at $8.23 an hour for non tipped employees and $5.21 an hour for tipped employees.  I feel that the prices are only going to be going up and up.  In 2015, people will have to stretch their food dollars like they are rubber.

     I made a New Year's resolution to cook more food and spend less money on it.  I hope that you will make the same resolution.

     That's it for this post.  Until my next post, have a safe and happy New Year.