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.

Fred Bollaci Chats With Winemaker David Harmon III of Carneros della Notte Winery (Napa Valley) at Florida WineFest’s Annual Wild Truffle Dinner in Sarasota, FL

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

This new producer is created in partnership by two men of diverse backgrounds and is producing ultra-premium pinot noir wines from three different clones and three different rootstocks. The grapes are harvested by hand and exclusively at night while the … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci Chats With Sam Williamson, Winemaker of Williamson Winery in Sonoma, CA at Florida WineFest’s Wild Truffle Event to Benefit Children’s Charities in Sarasota, FL

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

I had the pleasure of sharing two meals, great wine, and conversation with Sam Williamson, winemaker and son of founders of Williamson Winery, a premier boutique winery in the heart of Sonoma County, California this past week. Sam was in … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci Attends 5th Annual Wild Truffle Dinner by Florida WineFest, Chefs Chris Covelli & Paul Mattison, Williamson Wines, and Carneros della Notte Winery, and Savini Tartufi at Mattison’s 41 in Sarasota, FL

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

This past Saturday evening, November 19th, Fred Bollaci had the pleasure of attending the fifth annual Wild Truffle Dinner benefiting local children’s charities by Florida WineFest, a Sarasota area charity which has raised nearly $10Million for children’s charities since 1993! … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tuscan Turkey Stuffing by Lucca Tuscan Restaurant at Boca Raton Resort, FL!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Lucca. Lucca’s Tuscan Apple and Sausage Stuffing (Serves 8) 2 loaves Italian bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes (20 cups) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Healthy & Delicious Sautéed Broccoli!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Fred’s Sautéed Broccoli Serves four people (as a side dish). Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth or stock salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon butter (optional–omit for … Continue reading →

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