Author Archives: Fred Bollaci

About Fred Bollaci

I'm CEO and President of Fred Bollaci Enterprises. I lost more than 100 pounds while living "La Dolce Vita" and I'm now known as "The Healthy Gourmet." Sample the good life with me through fitness, fine food, and good wine. Meet chefs who cater to a healthy gourmet lifestyle through my Golden Palate blog.

Florida Winefest & Auction Master Wine Tasting Seminar with Master Sommelier/Certified Wine Educator Michael Jordan of Jackson Family Wines, a Highlight of the Weekend!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Fred Bollaci

    On Saturday April 6, 2019, before the Grand Tasting Brunch and Live Charity Auction, several dozen attendees enjoyed a hands-on wine seminar and blind tasting with the legendary Michael Jordan, of Jackson Family of Wines, one of only … Continue reading →

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The Famed “Banquet on the Block” at Florida Winefest & Auction in Sarasota, Florida!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Fred Bollaci

    Friday April 5, 2019 was the annual Banquet on the Block, a Florida Winefest original, featuring a gourmet dinner served on a stunning table for 200 lucky guests on Lemon Avenue at the intersection of Main Street in … Continue reading →

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The Best Four Day Weekend in Sarasota: The 29th Annual Florida Winefest is in the Books! Fred Bollaci Enterprises and Venu Magazine are Proud Media Sponsors for the Third Year

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Fred Bollaci

    The fabulous four-day weekend of festivities began with Pique Nique Sur La Baie on Thursday April 4, 2019 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall overlooking Sarasota Bay. Some 200 attendees dressed to the nines with amazing hats … Continue reading →

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Book Signing by Fred Bollaci, Author of “The Restaurant Diet” at Felice Italian Deli in Clearwater, Florida for a Book Signing on Saturday April 13, 2019, 11am-1pm. Delicious Food and Beverages will be served! Mamma Nancy will also be signing her book, “Cooking With Mamma.”

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Fred Bollaci

 

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Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon Forbidden Black Rice Hash with Brussels Sprouts, Bourbon Candy Apples, Crispy Pancetta & Roasted Creamer Potatoes with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Michael’s on East.   Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon Forbidden Black Rice Hash with Brussels Sprouts, Bourbon Candy Apples, Crispy Pancetta & Roasted Creamer Potatoes with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette Serves 4 For the Salmon 4 7oz Salmon Filets … Continue reading →

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