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: “Minestra alla Pugliese” (Apulian Vegetable Soup) by Trevini Ristorante in Palm Beach, FL!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Trevini Ristorante Trevini’s Minestra alla Pugliese (Apulian Vegetable Soup) * ½ pound cannellini beans * ½ cup olive oil * 2 slices pancetta (cut julienne) * 1 medium onion, diced * 3 garlic cloves, sliced * … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Healthy Entertaining: Jicama, Mango, Avocado Salad

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Jicama, Mango, Avocado Salad This Memorial Day for your backyard BBQ, and all summer long, skip the potato salad and cole slaw, and try jicama instead. This root vegetable is very hydrating and has 1/3 the calories and double … Continue reading →

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Ossobuco and Saffron Risotto Milanese from Golden Palate® Bice in Palm Beach, FL

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

We got to enjoy “mini” versions of this at the Antinori Wine Dinner last night! Ossobuco alla Milanese Recipe Courtesy of Bice Serves 4 Time: 3 hours   Ossobuco Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 veal ossobuco shanks, about 16 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Copycat Hillstone/Houston’s Seared Ahi Sashimi Salad with Avocado and Mango

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

This is one of my favorite salads of all time! After many visits to Houston’s/Hillstone restaurants and researching it online, and experimenting, I believe we are close! Fortunately, I live near a Houston’s, so I enjoy this salad regularly, but … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci Attends “Two Islands” Wine Dinner at Golden Palate® Marcello’s La Sirena in West Palm Beach, Florida Featuring Wines from the Islands of Salina and Sardinia and Fabulous Food by Chef/Owner Marcello Fiorentino!

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

On Tuesday May 24th, 2016, Fred Bollaci, international healthy-gourmet lifestyle expert and sommelier enjoyed attending this fabulous wine dinner at Marcello’s La Sirena, celebrating 30 years as one of the top Italian restaurants and wine programs in the State of … Continue reading →

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