Jennaphr_Frederick's Blog

Hey Ladies

I have seen the movie and each and every one of you will LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

The fashion - great.

The storyline - believable... but.. because it's all secret I can't say too much more until later this month.  We've interviewed ALL OF THE LADIES and those segments are coming soon.  For now... here's a tease of the fun to come. 

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 SO.. MY DAD IS COMING AND HE IS EXPECTING SOME SERIOUS CHOW.  ( HE LIVES IN FLORIDA SO HE DOSEN'T GET GOOD FOOD OFTEN)  THE QUESTION IS... HOW TO IMPRESS HIM FOR LESS?

  OUR FRIENDS AT DiBRUNO BROTHERS ARE WILLING TO HELP.

 TIP #1 USE SUPER LUMP CRABMEAT IN DIPS.. IT'S CHEAPER AND IT'S THE SAME THING AT JUMBO .. JUST FROZEN FIRST.

 TIP#2 TRY THE (inexpensive)  RECIPES BELOW...

Festive Bruschetta with Super Jumbo Lump Crabmeat ( cost $9.99 per pound, one pound serves 8-10 people)

Super Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Dip: Cream cheese, cocktail sauce & Super Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cost: $9.99 crabmeat, 8 oz cream cheese $3.00, 1 jar of Kelchner's cocktail sauce $3.00. serves 10-12 people.

Dried California Figs stuffed with Delice De Bourgogne and then topped with a Balsamic Reduction (a triple crème’ cheese from France topped with our bottled Balsamic Glaze)  $22.00 per dozen    Reggiano Parmigianno drizzled with Aged Balsamic Vinegar $14.99 lb for under $5.00 per person with the cost of our Di Bruno Bros. Aged Balsamic Vinegar (14.99 per bottle) & 1 lb of Reggiano.  Serves 8-10 people. 

 Use South African Peppadew peppers (Whole sweet piquante peppers from South Africa's northern provinces are blended with a secret recipe that makes every juicy mouthful simply unforgettable.)  Three varieties:  blue cheese stuffed, goat cheese stuffed & Feta Cheese Stuffed.  ($16.99 lb or less than $5.00 per serving)

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus:  Roasted Asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto Di Parma and filled with our famous Abbruzze Cheese Spread. ($22.00 per dozen)

Tip # 3 Watch Goodday tommorrow... for some REAL TIPS !! 

First of all... MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ENTERED..!

We had so many deserving families ask us to decorate their homes... it was so heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking to hear the stories, but,  the producers were only allowed to choose ONE. 

 The winning letter is below...

We will be decorating on Monday from 7-9 am.   

Remember this is a contest... I'll decorate one home .. Diego from Q102 decorates another and then you guys at home vote and decide who is the better decorator !!

So... we hope you watch and if you have any helpful outdoor decorating hints for either of us.. please send them along.  

Merry Christmas Lights... Happy Holidays !!!

I would appreciate you considering decorating our home for the holidays. We live on a great street with everyone so beautifully decorated. Then you look at my home a 2 story brick building built in 1929 and you wonder if we are humbugs. We have no decorating sense for our home for the Christmas season. So for the past 2 years I have put the same snowmen in the window. For the past 15 years our home has been the least festive during the holiday season. My decorating imagination comes to a blank when I look at the front of the house we live in a 2 story brick building built in 1920 with no front lawn. If I were to send you a picture you would not even consider taking on the challenge.

    We are hoping to see you 6 - 9 am - Monday December 20th !!

So .. this morning we focused on all things BUTT.

Yes.. your rear end - we did a spa mud mask for your butt  - and we tried some butt jeans..and some exercises.

I know you don't want the info on the workout ( Crossfit Philly )

Here's the verdict RUN DON'T WALK to the Anu Medispa in Vorhees if you want your butt reduced.  Blaire from Q102's BOOKER SHOW tried it and although it did not LIFT her butt.. it shrunk it right up ( tummy too) .

On the jeans .. the Not Your Mom's Jeans.  Again good news and bad.  If you want your bottom and your front ( tummy) lifted.. these are the jeans for you.  They did not work for people who were thin and needed a lift .. they just pushed thin butts in.

Websites below... and if you want us to TRY anything before you BUY..Send it in ... jennaphr.frederick@foxtv.com

www.anumedicalspa.com

http://www.q102philly.com/pages/airstaff/booker/bo
oker.html

http://www.tummytuckjeans.com/

Yes .. OK.... yes.. I cheated.. ON MY HAIRDRESSER

Several of you have 'inquired' about my new blonder hue.

Well... truth be told I needed an up-do for a 'black - tie' event I was going to and my normal hair spots were all booked up. ( I know bad planning)  Our GENIUS babysitter recommended ART PLUS SCIENE IN MANYUNK and they hooked me up with an awesome hair - do ( not too prom or too old lady - ish) and then.... well yeah I got some hi-lites.

ohhhh... there's more .... it's an aveda concept salon.. soo.. they do nice things like give you a free hand massage and then there's this ' hot towel on the head'  experience.. and .. they are nice .. and .. they don't try to force you into buying pricey products

shh.. don't tell too many girls.. we don't want to spoil it

Bottom line - Ali is her name - making you a blonde bombshell is her game!

WWW.ARTPLUSSCIENCE.COM

So... I was out to dinner (Susanna Foo in Radnor) and in walks Michael Imperioli.. Chrisopha'.. from THE SOPRANOS and Stanley Tucci.

I love both of them.  Despite my crazy need to talk to them I did not approach them.  I simply watched them talk.. eat and generally enjoy the evening.  I'm told they are in town to film a new movie whose cast includes Ryan Gosling and Susan Sarandon . ( Please excuse any and all spelling errors )

So, here's where you come in.   What celebrity have you spotted ? What are they doing? What are they wearing / eating / talking to??  I do not want anyone intruding on a celebrity's private life ( see my example above ) however if you can get some kind of a nice picture.. that'd be great.

Peace - love - lipgloss for everyone!!!

So today we talked with Carie Brescia... fabulous make-up artist.

She has tips.. she has honest advice.. contact her on her website.. or .. BLOG WITH HER!  We are waiting for your deep dark secret questions.

CARIEBRESCIA.COM is the site

Truth, love and lots of make-up!

THE MAJOR OPEN CASTING FOR AMERICAN IDOL MIGHT BE OVER.. BUT.. THE FUN IS JUST BEGINNING.      ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED A "YES" FROM THE PRODUCERS AT THE WACHOVIA CENTER ARE NOW PREPARING TO MEET WITH THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS.   THEY'LL SING AGAIN.. THERE WILL BE MORE CHIT CHAT AND THEN THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT THRU THAT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROUND WILL SEE THE ALL IMPORTANT JUDGES.

YES.. RANDY PAULA  AND SMILEY SIMON WILL ARRIVE IN PHILLY THIS WEEKEND TO COMPLETE THE PHILLY AUDITION PROCESS.

APPROXIMATELY 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE TRIED OUT.. APPROXIMATELY 20 PEOPLE WILL MOVE ON TO HOLLYWOOD AFTER MEETING WITH THE THREE JUDGES THIS WEEKEND.

MANY OF THE PEOPLE WHO LEFT THE WACHOVIA CENTER THRU THE "YES" DOOR CALL OUR REGION HOME.  LET'S HOPE ( AND CROSS YOUR FINGERS) THAT A PHILLY IDOL HOPEFUL MAKES IT INTO THE TOP 24!!! 

ok.. so here's the deal last night i hung out with rock stars... literally ...rock stars

the killers -smashing pumpkins and velvet revolver ... you'll see pics later

so as for the moviestars... we flew on the same plane as them from berlin to here,  i actually talked to maggie q's sister for awhile... (maggie is the action gal) and justin is the cool cool sidekick in the movie.  so, he was using the bathroom behind me on the plane so i really felt i needed to tidy up the place (knowing he was waiting)

more on the red carpet and our stunt later ( tommorrow am i am going to drive a race car on a track)

watch the am reports... miss you all

i am in berlin !!!   i am staying just feet away from the berlin wall. (really)

 we are here for the live free or die hard movie premeire

 ( in german it's translated die slowly ha ha)  and i say we because i brought the winner of our contest .  his name is jordan casale and he is having a great time.   we are staying at the ritz carlton... being transported around the city in limos.. it's as if WE are the stars.

but, you are here for the inside scoop.   the red carpet was incredibly quiet.  the german fans are all quite polite and it was funny for us americans to see.  the biggest stars they have here are soap stars and all of them looked funny to us ... i wonder what they would think of susan lucci.

 as for the stars we know.. THE BRUCE was in a great mood last night.  he talked about s. jersey and s. philly cheesesteaks ( he didn't show any favorites)and the movie... it was actually good.... i mean REAL GOOD.   I have to confess that i don't typically like action flicks but this film has so much humor and girl power it's impossible NOT to like. .  even in the middle of the huge action/chase/kick butt scenes there are jokes... if you like the south philly atty-tude you'll like this.  oh and did i mention all of the guys are hot? 

  ok - so we're off to london this afternoon.  london is supposed to be the biggest premiere so far with stars you will all recognize.  look for my exclusive interview with bruce tommorrow on good day... and i'll keep you posted all week on what's going on.    

ok ok ok .. gossip gossip gossip i know for sure all of the winners from the past seasons ( except fantasia) will be singing tonight.  yes yes that includes THE kelly.

fantasia is with oprah's color purple right now.. THE oprah wouldn't give her the night off .

gladys knight is singing with the girls - smokey robinson with the boys  - blake does a beat box thing with DOUG E FRESH and THERE IS NO WORD ON WHo JORDIN WILL PERFORM WITH!!!

ok.. so.. my guesses ( just guesses no one will tell me anything) maybe whitney houston - maybe a beyonce and jennifer hudson thing - maybe she'll perform with... well there you go i have no  idea

i'm looking forward to tonight.. all the other reporter gals are wearing revealing sparlking outfits ( i avoid sparkle tops.. i fear the sparkle bits will get in my globs of lipgloss) 

watch the show.. then watch the 10pm news.... !!!

Hi gang.. we are here in a chilly chilly Hollywood. The lights are set up and everyone is excited ( maybe their just shiverin)g.  First - the frivilous .. we've seen Justin Guarini and his hair is once again long and curly (it's cute).  He's a host for the TV guide channel.  Next.. the serious.. aviator sungalsses are all the rage.. they have them in white and other colors.. do get a pair or what???   Some things never change.. .  the reporters always ask about Simon.. the Paula and the Randy always get defensive (who wouldn't?) .

  so as for a surprise performance on wed... we're told the KING will be here.  I have NO iDEA who they are talking about.  is there a new artist known as the king... please respond  also there are strict rules this year.  no one is to mess with ryan's teleprompter .. no waving your arms behind the judges.. and no cell phones, cameras or food

also- i need to make my new boss happy.. new bosses love high ratings so i'll give you a reason to watch the 10 pm news ( other than dave and dawn) ...  i'll tell you what the top 2 idols will sing tommorrow nite ( really iwill!!) see you on TV ( i hope) and seriously.. do i buy the shades?

So... here it is... DIEGO THE DJ SMOKED ME IN A ONE BLOCK RUNNING RACE.

He asked me to race him for charity ... I talked "trash" thinking I could beat him... yes, I ran my mouth all over the radio... and then he won hands down.

The lesson here? Prepare for any and all competitions as if you are the underdog. ( are you listening pro football and baseball players?)

Going into this race I ate fried food - watched American Idol and ate fried food. The only thing I did to potentially help my case is .. well.. zero ( oh I did wear running shoes not high heels)

Diego wins - Jenn is the loser - Diego gets my vote for fastest DJ in Philly.

Oh, by the way, if you are planning on rubbing it in... c'mon.. do it now... I can take it. Already 12 people have stopped by my desk and said, how did u let that lil' chubby guy beat u? I've had to say 12 times he beat me fair and square.... again... do not underestimate your competition.

DIEGO WINS DIEGO WINS.... so what does that mean for Sanjaya???

HELLO GANG... IT'S THURSDAY AND ONE WEEK  FROM NOW I'M PLANNING ON BEATING MR. BOOKER SHOW (DIEGO) IN A RUNNING RACE.  THE DEAL IS THIS...

HE TALKED TRASH ABOUT ME ON HIS RADIO SHOW AND NOW I AM GOING SHOW HIM WHAT I AM MADE OF. I OWN HIM.  THE WHAT'S BUGGIN' YOU TEAM  IS RARELY DEFEATED. THE RACE IS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY (4/6) AT LIKE 8:30 AM - YOU'LL SEE IT ON GOODDAY.

MY TRAINING PLAN:

I'M OFF TO FLORIDA FOR SOME MUCH NEEDED R -N-R SO WHILE I'M THERE I'LL BE EATING FRIED FISH... EATING FRENCH FRIES... FRIED ZUCCHINI .. FRIED CHICKEN AND SLURPING DOWN OYSTERS ALONG WITH ANY BEVERAGES THAT COME MY WAY.   ICE CREAM IS NOT OUT OF THE PICTURE AND HOW 'BOUT SOME CANDY!

I WILL NOT WORK OUT - I WILL NOT FEEL BADLY ABOUT IT - I WILL PRETEND I WANT MY BODY TO LOOK AS FANTASTIC AS DIEGO'S DOES DAY IN AND DAY OUT ( YOU'VE SEEN HIM RIGHT? )

WHEN I RETURN I WILL CONTINUE TRAINING BY:

ORDERING LOTS O' PIZZA - MAKING FUN OF STEVE KEELEY ON MY BLOG (IDID YOU SEE HIS SUIT YESTERDAY?)  AND I WILL WATCH ALL OF MY DVR-ED EPISODES OF HOUSE ON MY COUCH IN MY UGLY OLD SWEAT PANTS  

 SO.. HERE'S WHAT I NEED FROM ALL OF YOU...

ANY TIPS - STRATEGIES - PLANS... DIET DRINKS

PLEASE LISTEN TO THEIR RADIO SHOW (WHILE WATCHING GOODDAY ON FOX29) AND EMAIL ME ANYTHING THEY SAY THAT COULD HELP DIEGO WIN ( SO I THAT CAN COPY IT)

WE'RE RUNNING FOR CHARITY... NEXT WEEK I'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE IMPORTANT ONE THAT I'LL BE GIVING MY WINNINGS TO ( IT'S A STONE COLD MORTAL LOCK)

SEE YA NEXT WEEK

Yes, I am a horrible judge of who is about to go on American Idol.

I went to Hollywood - interviewed the top 24 IDOLS in person - and still I cannot seem to figure out who will be voted through week after week. 

Is it that I fell in love with personalities over talent? (PROBABLY)

Is it that I fall in love with the songs , not the singers. ( yeah.. I'm guilty of that too)

So, please tell me how you are all doing...

Is it just me or is this year tougher to predict than most...?