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.

Recipe: Florida Skamp Grouper with Salmoriglio Sauce by Chef Andrea Bozzolo, of Andrea’s in Sarasota, FL

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Andrea’s. Florida Skamp Grouper with Salmoriglio Sauce Ingredients: 1 2-pound skamp ½ yellow pepper, diced ½ red bell pepper, diced 2 Roma tomatoes, diced ½ red onion, diced 1 handful capers 1 handful pine nuts 15 … Continue reading →

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Recipes from Chateau Chantal Winery, Traverse City Michigan: on Old Mission Peninsula Since 1993!

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Chateau Chantal, one of the foremost wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, Michigan has been awarded the Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Certificate of Excellence! If you are looking to visit Northern Michigan and are looking … Continue reading →

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The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa: Palm Beach Re-Imagined, Oceanfront Luxury in Manalapan, FL with Gourmet “Farm-to-Table” Cuisine, Luxurious Spa, and Stunning Decor by Jonathan Adler, “Lemon sorbet for the soul!”

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

    My room was a luxurious oasis with stunning contemporary decor that combined the best of Capri, Santorini, and Palm Beach with bold, cheerful yellows and teal blues, paying homage to the Florida beachfront setting! The Lobby and Stir Lounge … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Artichoke and Portobello Soup by Chef Paul Mattison (Mattison’s and Mattison’s 41, Sarasota, FL)

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Paul Mattison   Artichoke Soup with Portobello Mushrooms Ingredients: 4 artichokes ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup onions, chopped ¼ cup celery, chopped ¼ cup leeks, chopped ¼ cup white wine 1 quart chicken stock … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup by Bijou Cafe’ in Sarasota, FL

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe and photos courtesy of J.P. Knaggs/Bijou Cafe. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (serves six) With autumn just a couple weeks away, this recipe seemed quite timely! Ingredients: 2 large butternut squashes (1½ to 2 pounds each) 6 tablespoons unsalted … Continue reading →

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