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: Element 47’s “47 Margarita” Slushy with Liquid Nitrogen, at The Five-Star, Five-Diamond Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado!

If you haven’t yet tried the newest tableside cocktails at element 47, you’ll want to put this on your list for summer. The Margarita 47 and Manhattan 100 were each named with their price per cocktail, at $47 and $100 respectively. … Continue reading

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“Hot Toddy” Cocktail Recipe by Golden Palate Element 47 at The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado!

Element 47’s Hot Toddy   Recipe courtesy of The Little Nell, Aspen, CO. A hot toddy is the perfect drink to warm up and unwind after a day on the slopes. At The Little Nell, we prepare our hot toddy … Continue reading

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Recipe: Espresso Martini by Campo de Fiori in Aspen, Colorado!

Recipe courtesy of Campo de Fiori, Aspen, CO. Not quite sure whether to wake up or wind down? Then try this favorite sweet, espresso-based cocktail from one of the hottest, hippest, most happening bars/restaurants in all of Aspen, Campo de … Continue reading

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Recipe: “Light” Truffled ‘Mac and Cheese’ from Rustique Bistro in Aspen, Colorado!

Truffled Mac and Cheese by Rustique Bistro in Aspen, Colorado. Courtesy of Chef Rico Starr and Owner Rob Ittner. Mac and Cheese is all the rage these days. Unfortunately, this is typically a “diet buster” with many renditions coming in … Continue reading

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Recipe: Sunday Brunch ‘Margarita’ (Adults Only) Fruit Salad

  If you’re looking for a beautiful way to present a fruit salad for your next “Bruncheon” or get together, here are some simple, beautiful tips to make your next fruit salad the star of the show! Start with a … Continue reading

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