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.

My Week in Bar Harbor, Maine–Where to Eat & What to Do!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Sunrise in Bar Harbor from my balcony at the West Street Hotel overlooking Frenchman Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Bar Harbor, the largest town (of only some 4,000 year-round residents) on Mount Desert Island (the second largest island on … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ravioli L’Aragosta (Maine Lobster Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce Tuscan Kale, Pancetta, Roasted Garlic & Burrata Cheese) by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East Ravioli Con l’Aragosta Maine Lobster Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce Tuscan Kale, Pancetta, Roasted Garlic & Burrata Cheese This dish was inspired by the recent Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club’s visit … Continue reading →

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Visit to Osteria Tulia, Naples’ Favorite Italian Restaurant, Featuring Authentic “Rustic Italian” Cuisine by Platinum Palate Award Winning Chef Vincenzo Betulia!

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

Located in the heart of fashionable Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples, you will discover Osteria Tulia & Bar Tulia, which have substantially elevated the level of cuisine and overall restaurant experience in Southwest Florida, by delivering the kind of … Continue reading →

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Platinum Palate Recipe: Salad Nicoise from The French Brasserie Rustique (Naples, FL) by Chef Vincenzo Betulia

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Vincenzo Betulia and The French Brasserie Rustique in Naples, Florida. Photo by Fred Bollaci. Salade Niçoise Serves 1 Vinaigrette 2 cups olive oil ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 ½ … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Feta & Apples by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Michael’s on East Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Feta and Apples For the Salad 1½ Cups Cooked Quinoa 1/4 Cup Golden Raisins ½ Cup Cooked Chickpeas 1 Bunch of Italian Parsley, Chopped 1/2 Cup Crumbled Feta 1 … Continue reading →

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