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.

Hotel Walloon: Golden Palate® Luxury Boutique Hotel with Turn-of-the-Century Elegance, Modern Amenities, and Gourmet Cuisine on Beautiful Walloon Lake, a Family-Friendly Place to Play or Recharge Your Batteries in Northern Michigan! Also Enjoy Fine Dining at Adjacent Sibs Barrel Back Restaurant and Walloon Lake Inn on the Lake!

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Crystal Clear waters of Walloon Lake, Michigan are at your doorstep at the luxurious Hotel Walloon. Walloon Lake, just south of Petoskey and an hour north of Traverse City is an unspoiled, naturally-beautiful, peaceful, family-friendly place to come play or … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Zuppa di Pesce (Traditional Fish Stew) from Platinum Palate, Donatello, Tampa’s Finest Italian Restaurant Since 1984!

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Courtesy of Donatello Restaurant Donatello’s Zuppa di Pesce (Traditional Fish Stew) Every Italian who grew up near the sea shore, whether on the Adriatic or Tyrrhenian (Mediterranean) side of Italy, or one of its islands (Sicily, Sardinia, etc), has … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci Visits Chateau Chantal Winery in Traverse City, Michigan!

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Chateau Chantal Winery & B&B 1-800-969-4009 15900 Rue de Vin Traverse City, MI 49686 The Begin family, Robert, Nadine and daughter Marie-Chantal, opened the doors of this magnificent Old Mission Peninsula winery near Traverse City, Michigan, one of America’s up … Continue reading →

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The Boathouse: Gourmet Waterfront Dining on Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  A twenty-plus-year restaurant industry veteran, owner Doug Kosch’s philosophy is that dining out should be more than entertainment; it should be an occasion of joy and fulfillment. From start to finish, it is the mission of the staff at the Boathouse to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Manhattan Clam Chowder by James Beard Finalist Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, FL: Perfect for Your Summer Clam Bake or Get Together!

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

    Manhattan Clam Chowder- Courtesy of James Beard Finalist Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, FL. Zach Bell founded No Kid Hungry’s Palm Beach Chapter, and is an alum of Cafe’ Boulud in Palm … Continue reading →

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