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.

The Royal Blues Hotel & Chanson Restaurant: Revisit to Florida’s Only Relais & Chateaux Property, a Fred Bollaci Enterprises Platinum Palate Award Winner!

In search of the ultimate staycation right here in South Florida? How about a Relais & Chateaux property (the only one in Florida), overlooking the Ocean, just five minutes from downtown Boca! Gourmet food, luxurious accommodations (all rooms face the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Sugar Free Panna Cotta by Chef Zach Bell (Addison Reserve Country Club), Delray Beach, FL

  Sugar-Free Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries Serves 12   Ingredients: 10 gelatin leaves (or 3 packets powder gelatin) 4 cups heavy cream (See Note below) 4 cups whole milk 12 ounces Splenda (or other sweetener of your choice; See … Continue reading

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Recipe: Sautéed Pink Key West Shrimp with Citrus Sauce & Endive Salad by Chef Jean-Pierre Leverrier (Bistro Chez Jean-Pierre), Palm Beach, FL

  Recipe and photo courtesy of Bistro Chez Jean-Pierre Sauteed Pink Key West Shrimp with Citrus Sauce and Endive Salad   All Phases (if limited quantity of oil, See Note) Serves six   Ingredients: 24 pink U-10 shrimp (10 per … Continue reading

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Recipe: “Shortstop” Salmon with Country-Style Grits, Roasted Pancetta, Sunburst Squash, Fennel Shrimp Bisque & Crispy Onion Straws by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

  “Shortstop” Salmon Country-Style Grits, Roasted Pancetta, Sunburst Squash, Fennel Shrimp Bisque & Crispy Onion Straws Courtesy of Michael’s On East Executive Chef Jamil Pineda Serves 4 For the Salmon and Squash 4 6oz Scottish Salmon 2 oz olive oil … Continue reading

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Recipe: Watermelon Mojito–By Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

  Courtesy of Michael’s on East, Sarasota, FL Watermelon Mojito 4 Mint Leaves 1 packet Sugar in the Raw 1 oz Fresh Pressed Lime Juice 2 oz Siesta Key White Rum (Macerated with Watermelon for 5 days!) 1 oz Fresh … Continue reading

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