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.

Caribbean Grilled Swordfish by Chef Zach Bell, Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach, FL

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Fred Bollaci

This Grilled Swordfish dish by Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve is perfect for summer entertaining (we might be having it at Casa Mia for July 4th) and is enlivened by a zesty homemade fish rub. If you are avoiding … Continue reading →

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“Berry Blast” A Healthy Berry Smoothie by Chef Zach Bell, Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, FL

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Fred Bollaci

Summer “Berry Blast” Smoothie by Platinum Palate Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, Florida. The only private club featured in “The Restaurant Diet.” This is a great, easy, light, fruity, and refreshing “pick me … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci and “The Restaurant Diet” Featured in Summer 2018 Boca Life Magazine in Boca Raton, Florida

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Fred Bollaci

BOCA RATON, FL Fred Bollaci is honored to be featured in the Summer 2018 issue of Boca Life Magazine. “Boca is where I lived when I was at my heaviest and sought to lose weight by learning to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci & “The Restaurant Diet” Featured in “Flavors & More Magazine” as a Must Read by Food Writer Lori Rodgers, Sarasota, Florida

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Fred Bollaci

Author Fred Bollaci is featured in “Flavors & More Magazine” and online blog, written by Lori Rodgers, a well-known food writer and gourmand, based in Sarasota, Florida Excerpt from the article follows: May 7, 2018 By Lori Rodgers Two recently published … Continue reading →

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#SouthFlorida Friends Who Love #Wine: There are still a few tickets available for tonights 11th Annual American Fine Wine Competition Charity Gala, benefiting the Autism Society of Florida! Read for more information and link to purchase tickets

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Fred Bollaci

The 11th Annual American Fine Wine Competition Charity Gala is tonight, Saturday May 5th, 2018 at 6:30pm at Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A few tickets remain. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Florida. Author and Sommelier Fred Bollaci … Continue reading →