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Last Call

This post has taken me several months to write and it’s still difficult today.  After careful consideration, I have decided this will be the last call for Villager Eats.  Every time I sit down to write this message, something holds me back thinking the situation will change. But it hasn’t.  And I owe it to you, my faithful readers, to let you in on what’s  been happening.

cheers glasses drinks

If you’ve been around from the beginning, you know that Mary started this site to help fellow Villagers find the daily specials around our community.  In September of 2021, she decided to pass the plate and find her seat at the “fully-retired table”. Hence, I found my seat at the “chef’s table” with a front row view of exciting re-branding, new ideas and vision that became my passion project.  It has been so exciting to meet so many of you and serve y’all by providing the daily dining and happy hour specials all in one place.

Fairly soon after I took over, the advertisers disappeared, and I tried to find new ways to generate revenue to support the site and keep it running. The VIP Dining Card was a hit but barely broke even on the cost to produce and mail. I wanted to give you a quality product and the postage rate increased. Amazon affiliate links didn’t work. And another vision (that I will keep to myself for now) didn’t pan out either. And yet, the number of followers continue to increase — that count has almost tripled. But it’s not free to run a website. There are many expenses that hide in the background.  And now what has been an LLC for the past year and a half, has become an expensive hobby.

Another major factor comes into play as well. I had to go back to work full-time last year and my work schedule interferes with the time of day that the restaurants release their daily specials, thus the inability to provide accurate information in a timely fashion.  Then I found myself having to move, and unfortunately, my new place is just outside of the Daily Sun service area; and going to WaWa to purchase a newspaper (a main resource of information) every morning at 6am took a big toll.  I had been keeping up the best I could until the beginning of February this year when, yet another major life event occurred and that was the beginning of the end. We will keep that dish off the table as it’s very personal.

Gratitude

Over the last two+ years, together we’ve celebrated the rise of new restaurants and bid farewell to others. To all the restaurateurs, managers, food bloggers and fellow dining enthusiasts who have been a part of this incredible journey, I extend my deepest gratitude.  Your dedication and support have inspired me beyond words, and I am forever grateful for the friendships forged and the culinary adventures shared.

As much as I cherish the memories we’ve created together, I cannot ignore the shifting tides.  Running the website has been a labor of love, but it’s also been a significant investment of time, energy, and resources.  As much as I’ve poured my heart and soul into this site, I’ve come to realize that it’s time to redirect my focus and energy towards new endeavors. Though the site may be closing, the appetite for culinary exploration burns brighter than ever, and I have no doubt that our paths will cross again in the journey that lies ahead. So stay tuned!

This will be my last blog post for Villager Eats, but not my last blog.  I have another adventure that I’m working on which will allow me to dance around my full-time schedule and have a more lucrative opportunity.  If you would like to know more (and here’s a hint), please comment below “Dining with Debi” and I will add you to the mailing list for future updates.

However, with all that said, I would be open to passing the Villager Eats plate to another passionate foodie and lover of restaurants in our community. If that interests you, please send an email to info@villagereats.com and we can chat. In the meantime, check out the Restaurants tab for a listing of your favorite spots. Unless a miracle finds it way to cross my path, April 30, 2024 will be the last day online for Villager Eats. It breaks my heart having to say that. I tried, hard, but it’s time to move on. 

Y’all have been amazing, and I cannot express my appreciation and gratitude enough for your loyalty and support. Until we meet again…may your kitchens always be filled with laughter, your tables with friends and family and your meals with love. CHEERS!

P.S. Please refrain from any negative comments – they will be deleted. Negativity and bad reviews have never been on the menu here. This has been one of the hardest decisions and I still wish there was a way I could continue on here.  XOXO

Dining Out Solo

Dining out solo can be a liberating experience! It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy some much-needed “me time” and reflect on life. However, it can be intimidating if you’ve never done it before. Here are a few tips to help make your solo dining experience enjoyable:

  1. Pick the right spot: Choose somewhere that you feel comfortable and won’t feel out of place. A familiar restaurant or café is a great option. I personally like to eat at the bar so I’m not sitting in the middle of the restaurant alone.
  2. Make it a special occasion: Treat yourself to something you wouldn’t normally order, or bring a good book to read while you eat. I always make sure to order dessert as well! All of these options can also make for great conversation starters.
  3. Be friendly: Acknowledge those around you with a smile or brief conversation. You never know who you might meet. This is probably the #1 way I met new people when I first moved here.
  4. Enjoy the moment: Relax, take your time, and savor the experience.
woman holding wine glass selective focus photography
Photo by Elina Sazonova on Pexels.com

Dining out solo can be a wonderful way to practice self-care and discover new things about yourself and the world around you. Like I said, it can be intimidating though…that’s why I like to sit somewhere to blend in. My favorite spots as a newbie were Redsauce at Lake Sumter and Bluefin Grill & Bar at Brownwood. You just need to take a deep breath and do it! Trust me, dining solo can do a lot for your self-esteem and your mood.

Break The Ice

If you’re sitting at a bar, or close proximity to another person, break the ice by asking the person next to you what brought them to The Villages® or where they’re from.  Everyone has a story to tell, and I for one LOVE hearing them! It’s fun to learn that you may have something in common, or come from the same area, and sometimes know the same people. It’s a small world in our big little community!

We have too many great restaurants to experience here and staying home alone at dinner can be depressing.  Give it a try and see what you discover!

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5 Tips For Eating Healthy In The New Year

healthy eating in The Villages Florida chicken salad bowl

CHEERS TO 2023, DINERS!  We are already halfway into January and so many have already forgotten their New Year resolutions.  I don’t usually make resolutions, but I do focus on a word for the year (I’ll post about that later) and I do try to stay healthy.  But man, it’s hard to eat healthy while eating out…am I right?  So, I wanted to share with you 5 Tips For Eating Healthy in the New Year.  Let’s dig in!

Let’s first cover the importance of eating healthy. It’s a no-brainer that eating healthy can help extend your life on top of physical movement.

5 Reasons Eating Healthy Is Important

  1. Eating healthy can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of developing chronic health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
  2. Eating healthy can provide you with essential nutrients for your body to function properly and have enough energy to tackle your daily activities.
  3. Eating a balanced diet can help you to reduce stress and keep your mental health in check.
  4. Eating healthy can help promote healthy skin, hair, and nails.
  5. Eating healthy can help you stay focused and productive throughout the day.

Numbers 3 and 5 have been key for me lately.  As many of you know, I’ve had some health issues recently and making sure to eat properly makes a big difference on how I face the day and stay focused.

How Can You Eat Healthy Dining Out?

OOH…this is always a struggle.  How can you eat healthy while dining out, especially at places that don’t focus on those options?  And we all know how much dining out in our community is a big part of living our best lives.  Here are five tips to keep in mind while you’re looking over the menu at your favorite restaurant:

  1. Look for nutrient-rich options like grilled chicken, fish, lean beef, or tofu.
  2. Avoid fried foods, as they are usually loaded with saturated fats and calories.
  3. Ask for sauces, gravies, and dressings on the side so you can control the amount of added fat.
  4. Substitute side dishes like fries and mashed potatoes with healthier options like steamed vegetables or a salad.
  5. If you’re going to splurge, try to pick smaller portions of higher calorie items so you don’t overindulge.

Healthier Options That Taste Great

Lucky for us, we do have several restaurants here that offer healthier or farm-to-table options that taste great.  I just love Fenney Grill and their farm-to-table options, and their “Meatless Monday” features hit the spot.  Flying Biscuit offers a vegetarian/vegan section on their menu as well as several Gluten-Free options. For a healthier breakfast/brunch option you have to check out First Watch – they have two locations in The Villages® with a menu loaded with nutritious food and beverages.

Angus Bowl from Harvest Restuarant & Bar eating healthy in The Villages Florida
Island Fin Poke Bowl Healthy Eating in The Villages Florida

Another fresh lunch and dinner option (and favorite) is Harvest Restaurant & Bar and I love that they use ingredients from our very own The Villages Grown (I know…several restaurants also use Villages Grown and it always makes me smile when I see it).  While you’re in Brownwood, also check out Island Fin Poké Co., their fresh bowls are packed with flavor and nutrients.

What’s Your Favorite?

There are so many other options that I can’t possibly list them all here in this post. So, I’d love to hear from YOU: what’s your favorite healthier eating establishment? Tell me in the comments (find the link above) who has the best and let me know if you’d like a feature on any of these fine establishments in an upcoming blog. And always make sure to come back to Villager Eats to check for daily specials.

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HOLIDAY ’22 RESERVATIONS

UPDATED 12/20/2022 – 11:18am

I cannot believe Christmas is only 10 days away and some of us are scrambling to make Holiday ’22 Reservations! Where has this year gone?! Losing the month of November due to illness didn’t help me much.  Many folks will be heading “home” for the holidays, and many will enjoy the warmer temps right here in The Villages®.  If you’re not traveling and looking for a wonderful meal on Christmas Eve, below are a few suggestions. I will be updating the list as I get more info, but didn’t want to keep waiting any longer. Who knows…I may see you out and about since I’ll be flying solo this year.

10 Days til Christmas with Villager Eats
Holiday '22 Reservations

Christmas Eve Dinner, Call Now For Reservations:

BELLE GLADE COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 205-8208 DINNER SPECIALS:  Surf and Turf (6oz filet w/lemon-brandy shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $34.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage, and herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
BLUEFIN GRILL & BAR: (352) 571-5344 DINNER SPECIALS: 1lb Snow Crab Legs (drawn butter, choice of 2 sides) $44; Ham Dinner (brown sugar-cherry glazed, baked sweet potato, green bean casserole) $30; Twin Lobster Tails (drawn butter, seasoned rice, roasted vegetables) $54.  Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 205-7455 DINNER SPECIALS: Surf and Turf (roasted tenderloin w/fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $32.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage & herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95.  Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
CHOP HOUSE: (352) 750-6000 DINNER SPECIALS: Filet & Prawns (5oz filet, parmesan buttered king prawns, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $55; Ham Dinner (pineapple-cherry glazed, mashed potato, parmesan green beans) $30; Prime Rib (14oz angus, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, au jus) $48.  Regular menu will also be available. Closed on Christmas Day.
COASTAL DEL MAR: (352) 268-3701 DINNER SPECIALS: Whole Lobster (1-1/4 lb whole lobster, drawn butter, seasoned rice, roasted vegetables) $54; Ham Dinner (pineapple-brown sugar glazed, baked potato, roasted carrots) $30; Shrimp & Scallop Gnocchi (lobster brandy cream, spinach, tomato, gnocchi) $34.  Regular menu will also be available. Closed on Christmas Day.
EVANS PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 750-2225 DINNER SPECIALS: Surf and Turf (6oz filet w/lemon-brandy shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $34.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage and herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE: (352) 693-2008 Christmas Eve Menu: Traditional Christmas Eve 7 Fishes $34 (shrimp, sea scallops, lobster tail, grouper, calamari, vongolette, and mussels served over linguine. Choice of red or white sauce); Surf & Turf $38 (60z Filet Mignon and 60z Broiled Lobster Tail w/garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus); Paccheri Allo Scoglio $30 (shrimp, scallops, crab meat, and vongolette sauteed w/roasted cherry tomatoes in garlic white wine sauce, tossed w/paccheri pasta); Wild Salmon $30 (Atlantic salmon w/shrimp & scallops in lobster bisque sauce, w/wild mushroom risotto); Veal $25 or Chicken $22 (Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata or Saltimbocca served over capellini); Lasagna $20. (Entrées include choice of soup or salad).
GLENVIEW COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 753-0077 (hours: 12-8pm) Christmas Eve Menu:  https://www.glenviewcountryclub.com/christmas-eve-menu
HARVEST RESTAURANT & BAR: (352) 571-5514 DINNER SPECIALS: Filet & Prawns (6oz filet, parmesan buttered king prawns, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $55; Ham Dinner (pineapple cream sauce, baked potato, green bean casserole) $30; Prime Rib (14oz angus, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, au jus) $48.  Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
ORANGE BLOSSOM HILLS CC: (352) 751-4501 DINNER SPECIALS: Surf and Turf (roasted tenderloin w/fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $32.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage & herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95.  Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
PASTA FAIRE: (352) 347-3100 SPECIAL MENU (served w/cup of homemade soup or garden salad, and warm focaccia bread): Seven Fishes (fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, cod, haddock, whitefish, and calamari in your choice of red or white sauce over Linguine – for one $23; for two $42.95. Prime Rib 10oz served w/roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, and au jus $25. Kris Kringle – Chicken Cutlet parmesan, stuffed shells, homemade lasagna $17. Also serving holiday menu.
REDSAUCE: (352) 750-2930 (hours: 12-8pm) Christmas Eve Menu: https://www.redsaucethevillages.com/christmas-nye-menus
ROBERTO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA: (352) 626-1059 Christmas Eve Menu. APPETIZERS: Seafood Salad OR Bruschetta w/Fresh Mozzarella; FIRST COURSE: Feast of Seven Fishes (shrimp, scallops, lobster, calamari, little necks clams, mussels & grouper – white or red sauce over linguini), OR Braciole (Italian tradition rolled steak), DESSERTS: Tiramisu OR Cannoli – $55 (served w/1 glass of house wine); $60 (served w/1 glass of premium wine).  Also serving regular menu.
THE BACK PORCH MULBERRY: Ham Dinner w/apple raisin sauce $25; Turkey Dinner $33.95.

Christmas Feast To Go

CODY’S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE: Christmas Feast To Go! Serves Four $60: 1lb of Roast Tom Turkey, 1lb of Baked Sugar Cured Ham, Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cody’s Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Pineapple Sauce, Cody’s Famous Roadhouse Salad, Fresh Baked Sweet Yeast Rolls & Cinnamon Butter.  Make it a Double Order – $120; Add 1lb of Turkey or Ham for $12.  Orders must be placed by Friday, December 23rd and must be picked up between 10am & 2pm on Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve).

Closed on Christmas Day

Most restaurants will be closed on Christmas day so their staff may enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.  Please note this is not an all-inclusive list, so call ahead if your restaurant of choice is not listed here to confirm if they are open/closed and check out the Sunday Daily Specials page for updates.

Amerikanós Grille
Augustine’s 1812 House
Belle Glade CC
Bluefin Grill & Bar
Bonifay CC
Chop House at Lake Sumter
Coastal Del Mar
Evans Prairie CC
Fenney Grill
Gators Dockside (Spanish Springs & Brownwood)
Glenview CC
Harvest Restaurant + Bar
Lazy Mac’s Taco Shack
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill
Margarita Republic
Orange Blossom Hills CC
R.J. Gators – Lake Sumter
Redsauce
Tierra Del Sol

Looking To The New Year

There are plenty of opportunities to ring in the New Year!  Stay tuned and I will post more info on where you can celebrate.

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GOING, GOING, ALMOST GONE

SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!
The Villager Eats VIP Dining Card is GOING, GOING, GONE

Have you been putting it off to get yours?  Don’t wait any longer or you’ll miss out.  Only 7 cards remain for this round.  Remember the cards are good until June 30, 2023…that’s 7 months of savings and well worth it.

Villager Eats VIP Dining Cards Going Going Almost Gone

Looking for a great stocking stuffer or gift exchange item? The VIP Dining cards make great gifts for the holiday season.  You can use the discount over and over which makes it a great value.  So hurry, once these are gone, they’re gone.  We will have a new card for 2023-24 coming in late Spring 2023, but why wait and miss out on the savings now?

Order your Villager Eats VIP Dining Card. And make sure to check in daily for your favorite dining and happy hour specials.
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Thanksgiving 2022

Thanksgiving 2022 is tomorrow! Are you ready? Or are you still looking for a place for dinner? Some spots in The Villages® are already full, but here are a few that have seats available.

Reservations Available:

BLUEFIN BAR & GRILL: (352) 571-5344 menu: https://www.facebook.com/BluefinGrillandBar/posts/pfbid0EGL5ywghYo4KK2cXPrAGfrS5iVuE2LfSD62nQinSUbQ2B6o4MDfeiQLTv8rugKYil
BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 205-7455 menu: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=579941077467278&set=pb.100063541721276.-2207520000.
COASTAL DEL MAR: (352) 268-3701 menu: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=133547642825742&set=a.121278694052637 also accepting walk-ins
FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE STONE FIRE PIZZA: (352) 693-2008. Traditional Turkey Dinner $22; Traditional Ham Dinner $22; Traditional Combo Dinner $28; Chicken or Veal $18/$20.  Dessert: Apple, Pumpkin or Pecan Pie Slice $5.  Dine-in or to-go.
GLENVIEW COUNTRY CLUB:  (352) 753-0077 menu: https://www.glenviewcountryclub.com/
HAVANA COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 430-3200 menu: https://www.havanacc.com/thanksgiving
LEGACY RESTAURANT at NANCY LOPEZ: (352) 753-1475 menu: https://www.legacyrestaurant.com/thanksgiving
PRIMA ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE: (352) 391-9939 menu: https://www.primaitaliansteakhouse.com/holiday-menus
REDSAUCE: (352) 750-2930 menu: https://www.redsaucethevillages.com/  
THE BACK PORCH MULBERRY: (352) 268-2334.  Three Course Thanksgiving Dinner w/one complimentary Domestic Draft or House Wine per person: Salad or Soup – House or Caesar; Butternut Squash Soup; Main Course – Turkey Dinner $33.95; Grilled Salmon Dinner $36.95; Slow Roasted 8oz Prime Rib $39.95; Dessert – Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie.
TOOJAY’S DELI-BAKERY-RESTAURANT: Lake Sumter or Brownwood reservations: https://fal.cn/3tMrI


CODY’S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE is offering their Thanksgiving Feast To Go!  Serves four and is only $60.  Includes: 1lb of Roast Tom Turkey; 1lb of Baked Sugar Cured Ham; Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Cody’s Stuffing; Turkey Gravy; Mixed Vegetables; Cranberry Sauce; Pineapple Sauce; Cody’s Famous Roadhouse Salad & Fresh Baked Sweet Yeast Rolls w/Cinnamon Butter.  Double or order for $120, or add 1lb of Turkey or Ham for $12. Orders must be placed by 4pm on Wednesday, November 23rd and picked up between 10am & 2pm on Thanksgiving Day.

Closed

A few restaurants will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving allowing their staff to enjoy the holiday with family & friends.  Below is a list of a few of those places observing the holiday:

AMERIKANOS GRILLE
AUGUSTINE’S 1812
EATON’S BEACH FLORISIANA CUISINE
EDNA’S ON THE GREEN
FENNEY GRILL
GATORS DOCKSIDE – SPANISH SPRINGS & BROWNWOOD
LAZY MAC’S TACO SHACK
LIGHTHOUSE POINT BAR & GRILLE
McGRADY’S PUB

NYPD PIZZERIA
R.J. GATORS
TIERRA DEL SOL BAR & GRILL
WILLIE JEWELL’S OLD SCHOOL BAR-B-Q

*lists are not all-inclusive and only offers suggestions.

Wherever you are going for Thanksgiving 2022, I wish you many blessings.  Remember to take a few moments to be grateful for all that you have and enjoy the time with your loved ones.  I truly appreciate each and every one of you for being part of the Villager Eats family. THANK YOU!

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A Quick Update

Hi Villager Eats fam! Just wanted to give y’all a quick update on the site this week. Please be advised that I am currently in the hospital and have been unable to update the daily specials for you. I’ll be here a few more days and am looking forward to going home and bringing you all the info as soon as possible.

Can’t wait to see y’all soon! ~Debi

Hometown Halloween

Are you ready to be thrilled in true Villages fashion?  This year’s Hometown Halloween festivities have been stretched out over two nights which kicked off yesterday and winds up tonight.

Dog dressed as cowboy

The inaugural Growl-O-Ween seems to have been a hauntingly huge success.  Folks lined up for a parade around Brownwood Paddock Square with their canines dressed in full costumes.  I think some of the best costumes we saw last night went to the dogs.  I wish we had gotten there sooner for the full event to see who the winners were, but they all looked prize-worthy to us.

stilt walker at Brownwood
midway at Brownwood Hometown Halloween
scary stilt walker at Brownwood Hometown Halloween

As the fun continues tonight (Saturday, October 29) you will see several of our very own lifestyle groups performing throughout the evening, stilt walkers strolling the square, Trunk-n-Treat from 4-6pm, a haunted house from 6-9pm, midway games, food trucks, and live entertainment on the stage from 4-9pm.  If you missed The Rundown Band Friday night, make sure to get out tonight for Blue Stone Circle.

Orange tree costume

There are plenty of opportunities to show off your spooky costumes at the square again tonight. Before you head out, make sure to check out Villager Eats for today’s specials.

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Hurricane Ian

restaurants have decided to close during Hurricane Ian

With Hurricane Ian upon us, it is very important that we all stay safe during this time.  I was going to report a list of restaurants that have decided to close during the storm, however, at this point there are more closed than open (that I’m aware of).

Some locations will be open and hosting Hurricane Parties before things get nasty.  Fenney Grill, Lazy Mac’s, McGrady’s Pub, and Tierra del Sol are all hosting pre-hurricane specials today, and will be closing at 2pm (reopening day will likely be Friday). You can bet those Hurricane drinks will be flying off the bar!

If you must go out, please call ahead.  Check in here for updates on the Daily Specials tab. Please also note that the information is as accurate as possible, but changes can occur quickly before I’m able to update. You can also follow along on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

On a personal note, Hurricane Ian is my first and I’m impressed with the outpouring of support from so many wonderful people here. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re a seasoned pro, we are in this together my friends.  Please be patient with those that are nervous and offer guidance instead of criticism.

Can’t wait to see y’all soon!

Save Room For Dessert at FMK Country Clubs

Make sure you save room for dessert when you dine at any of the four FMK Restaurant Group Country Clubs this month.  There’s still time to enjoy a fabulous dessert and help donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at the same time.

white chocolate bread pudding with vanilla creme anglaise
apple cobbler a la mode
*photos for illustration only

Each year during the month of September, all of the FMK Country Clubs feature a dessert special which benefits St. Jude’s.  This year at Belle Glade and Evans Prairie Country Clubs they are featuring a White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla Crème Anglaise for $6.90. At Bonifay and Orange Blossom Hills Country Clubs they are featuring the Apple Cobbler Ala Mode for $7.95. YUM!

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and St. Jude is a key figure in bringing awareness and helping to increase the survival rate. According to their website, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer each day. “Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened in 1962.” You can learn more about St. Jude and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month facts here.

Where Are They Located?

You can find the FMK Country Clubs at the following locations:

As always, make sure to check out their daily specials all in one place here on Villager Eats.

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