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: Summer Peach & Mascarpone Risotto by Chef Angelo Romano of Paradiso Ristorante in Lake Worth, FL!

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

This dish is perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner or a unique new item for your summer entertaining menu. The summer ingredients we are using are peaches; combined with mascarpone and parmesan to create a fresh, light summer … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Rose Macarons from Chef Jose Martinez (Maison Blanche, Longboat Key- Sarasota, Florida)

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Believe it or not, a sweet tooth is not something I can claim. I do enjoy an occasional dessert as a treat from time to time, preferably something small, delicate, and delicious, such as these from Golden Palate Chef Jose … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Blistered Shishito Peppers with Anna Maria Island Bottarga by Golden Palate Jack Dusty at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, FL

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Photo by Fred Bollaci (pictured with lemon zest and grilled lemon as another option) Recipe courtesy of Jack Dusty Blistered Shishito Peppers with Anna Maria Island Bottarga Ingredients: 4 ounces local shishito peppers ½ cup canola oil Half lemon, freshly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fred Bollaci on Dining | Tagged bottarga, caleb taylor, florida, gulf coast caviar and bottarga, jack dusty, Ritz Carlton, sarasota, shishito peppers | Comments Off

The Homestead Resort: A Sensational, Golden Palate® Family-Friendly Getaway in the Beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes on Lake Michigan, Glen Arbor, Michigan

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

The Homestead, overlooking Lake Michigan in beautiful Glen Arbor, MI (30 minutes west of Traverse City) is the perfect destination for vacations, weddings, reunions and meetings, spa and salon services and year-round recreation. It is located within the Sleeping Bear … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Quiche Lorraine from Golden Palate Partner® C’est La Vie in Sarasota!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Recipe courtesy of C’est La Vie. C’est La Vie’s Quiche Lorraine Serves 6 • 11 ounces flour • 1 egg • 6 ounces butter, softened • ¼ teaspoon salt • ½ cup water Place flour in a mixer bowl … Continue reading →