Review: SUDS Swanson's Ultimate Detailing Services in Citrus County, Florida + Our 2009 Toyota Yaris is Up For Sale

In preparing for our move to Cuenca, Ecuador we are selling off most all of our possessions and our family vehicles.  Last month we sold my Chevy Silverado 1500 (my wedding gift from Dan <3  Now we have our 2009 Toyota Yaris up for sale.  Now, it did have to have a major detailing before we could list it for sale.  Dan found SUDs on CraigsList and after speaking with Doug we knew we were going to use his company to detail Candy's car.

Here is our CraigsList Post - CraigsList: 2009 Toyota Yaris

And Here is our eBay Listing - eBay: 2009 Toyota Yaris

Review:

We believe in giving reviews on all the services we use. So here is a positive one for a small business in Citrus County, Florida that we have no issues giving a plug.  If you are in the area and need a car detailed call SUD's and ask Doug to help you out.

Doug took my mother-in-law Candice's Toyota Yaris from a Furbaby car back to almost brand new. It was amazing to view the transformation as he worked in unseasonably hot Florida sun non stop for 7 hours.  He took the time to use a clay bar to remove stuck on dirt. I am amazed on the amount of labor for the price we paided.

In addition to being the only employee of his company, Doug is also a veteran and that's a big plus for us as well.  His integrity and ability to focus on details was important and he didn't disappoint at all.  Doug earned 5 shamrocks easily.

It does seem funny to both of us that as we prepare to depart Florida for Cuenca, Ecuador to retire we keep discovering good things about this area of Florida.  I hope this review helps Doug with his new company, he deserves it!

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Here is our shocking low bill/invoice:

Here is Suds price sheet (prices are subject to change.  Please contact them for a current price sheet):

We leave in about 12 days...I'm sure we will be posting updates during the process.  Thanks for following our adventures :-)

Review: Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop in Dunnellon, FL USA *Breakfast Review*

This morning after Candice got off work we decided that it would be nice to take her out to Breakfast.  It's funny...but, Heather and I knew the perfect place...

We arrived at about 8am and sat in a different location.  We had a different waitress helping us and she helped guide us through our menu options.  Again, she was super friendly and happy. Amazing! We were wondering whats in the water to make this place SO different?...

Candice ordered 2 pancakes, 2 eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese, and 2 bacon strips as well as sweet tea with lemon to drink.  Both Heather and I ordered the same item from the menu.  We had the Farm House Breakfast Bowl with potatoes, cheddar cheese, country sausage gravy, ham, bacon, and scrambled eggs.  In addition, we both opted for the biscuit rather than toast since the waitress the other night had told us they were amazing and homemade.

Everything was beyond perfect, again.  Candy's pancakes had just a hint of vanilla, her eggs were light and fluffy (just the way she likes them) and her bacon was perfectly cooked not burnt at all.  Our breakfast bowls were both very hearty and filled with ham and bacon.  The gravy was truly out of this world!  And the biscuits?  I'm drooling thinking about how light, fluffy and oh so yummy they were.  Obviously, they were made fresh and homemade.

Our first impressions were confirmed. We have found the only restaurant we will go to for the next 18 days.  It's a shame we have to relocate and lose such a gem.  After searching for a year in this area, this is the only place we would give 5 stars to and we can only hope other places will read this review and make some changes for the better.

The Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop lacks nothing.  It is a Fantastic Southern Style Restaurant with a Friendly Staff and Great Food.  I only hope that there will be a place we love as much in Cuenca.

Review: Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop in Dunnellon, FL USA *Dinner Review*

Heather and I were heading in the direction of home after a doctors appointment in Dunnellon, FL.

We were having a conversation about getting something to eat when we drove past a parking lot of a restaurant that was full of cars.  Heather mentioned how busy it was and I said, "So turn around and lets go eat there."  So, she did just that.

The place was busy and upon entering we observed a very busy staff.  We were told we could sit anywhere.  However, the best and only option was a dirty table.  Within only seconds of getting over to the table it was cleared and cleaned.  The wait staff was VERY friendly and helpful.  I have never seen such friendly people who love their work, in any other part of Florida. It was so nice!  Speaking of nice, the decor was very tasteful.  Even the bathrooms were decorated and clean.

Heather ordered some sweet tea and it was perfect.  Not bitter or overly sweet.  We both agreed this was a good omen and we looked forward to the food.  Heather ordered Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes covered in delicious Country Gravy, Fried Apples, Cornbread, and a salad w/Honey Mustard dressing.  I ordered the Chopped Steak (cooked medium) with Grilled Onions, Brown Rice w/Brown Gravy, Field Peas, Cornbread, and a salad w/Blue Cheese dressing.

Heather's Chicken Fried Steak was bathed in buttermilk prior to breading.  It was so yummy!  She remarked how it was so much better than even Cracker Barrel.  And her apples were also delicious. They were not to sweet and the apple cider vinegar they used in the cooking process gave them a subtle brightness and helped the apple develop into a more flavorful side dish.  Subtle but important in our opinion.  Most restaurants in our area open a can and reheat it and serve it as homemade.  That was not the case here. The gravy is homemade and there were small touches of seasoning that improved the flavor. The mash potatoes were real and very smooth and creamy. It is so nice to get real not powdered potatoes!

When my chopped steak arrived it was smothered in onions and it had a light brown gravy. Very delicate and tasty.  We shared some of our food so each of us could get a better feel for the cooking. We vowed that as soon as we could get Candice to go out for breakfast we would return to see if this experience was a fluke or not.  Given the friendly staff, high quality cooking and tasteful decor we are giving Five Shamrocks to the Front Porch and Pie Shop in Dunnellon, FL USA.

Oh, I almost forgot, we got a slice of Caramel Apple Walnut Pie to take home for later.  We both loved the homemade crust, it was light and flaky and there were lots of walnuts in the pie.  The caramel was homemade as well.  It was stellar!  

Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop

12039 North Florida Avenue

Dunnellon, FL 34434

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