Any Ideas?!

Hi Everyone!!!

Today.. I’m writing to ask a favor!  Is there a story you’ve seen on NewsChannel 5 that you’d like to see a follow-up on?  Or is something exciting going on in your neighborhood? 

Soon, I’ll be heading out .. all over Northeast Ohio to find those kind of stories.. and I’d love to hear from you if you think something is “news-worthy”! 

All you have to do is email me here at the station.. and I’ll get in touch with you!

scicolone@wews.com

Can’t wait to hear from you..and maybe meet you!

Stay warm!

XOXO  Alicia

Get ready…to get cozy!

Hi Everybody!  Well… I guess Mother Nature didn’t read my last post…she’s not giving us any breaks, yet!  She’s getting ready to send us another blast tonight!  I got to thinking…how to beat this round…and stay cozy…so I came up with something fun! There’s nothing better than a night in…friends/family…a movie…or board game…and some comfort food!   I have a favorite Mexican dip that I usually make for family gatherings and I thought I’d share it with you! 

4 cans Hormel Chili with Beans

1 bunch of green onions

2 small cans of sliced olives

1 small package of Velveeta Cheese

1 package of cream cheese

1 bottle Tabasco Sauce

2 bags of your favorite Tortilla Chips

(serves about 6 people)

Heat oven to 375 degrees 

This is soooo easy!!    Literally, dump everything in one medium sized oven friendly dish and cook until Velveeta and cream cheese melt… and everything stirs together smoothly.   Don’t be afraid to use the whole bottle of Tabasco…when everything cooks…it cooks the majority of the “hot” away, but still gives it a nice kick!

Obviously, chop the onions … and cut the Velveeta into small pieces … so everything mixes faster… but that’s it!

It should only take about a half hour in the oven before you’re done… but just make sure everything is melted before you serve…then, get your chips and dip away!!! 

My Aunt Rose Ann made this a while ago…and it’s been a hit every time I’ve made it! 

Enjoy…stay warm…be safe… and let me know if you like it!

XOXO   Alicia

Good Morning Cleveland…and Mother Nature!

Hi Everybody!  Hope you’re keeping warm…and safe!  What a crazy round of winter weather again, huh?!  Being on this new shift, driving is totally different.  At 3:30am the roads aren’t quite clear enough when Mother Nature decides to strike… the road crews are just getting started at that point, so it’s rough.   For the past year, driving in at 2:30pm snow and/or ice, for the most part, are history.  This morning was my first experience taking on that whipping wind, and build up of ice. ..in the middle of the night.  It was sort of eerie, but with patience (extra extra patience) I finally got to work!  Unfortunately, we’re a few weeks away from Spring…so I hope you all watch our See It First Forecasts…and do the same thing…take it slow…add extra time…bundle up…and be safe out there!  See you in the morning!  XOXO  Alicia

It’s a new year… and a new shift!

Hi Everyone!!!  It’s been a while since I wrote…and I’m sorry!  It’s been a busy time!  I was in the process of getting ready for a new shift, for the new year!  It’s official…I’m back with the Good Morning Cleveland team!  It’s been about a year or so since I left and went to the night shift.. for the 11pm news…as of January 1st, I’m back!  It’s a strange time frame for your body to get used to…actually…I’m waking up now at the same time I used to fall asleep…2am! I’m starting to feel the effects…so no laughing if I make any mistakes/bloopers until I get used to this!!  Until then, coffee and I will becoming fast friends!  I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday…and this new year brings many great things!!   I’ll see you Monday at 5am!!!  XOXOX  Alicia

This workout thing…

Hi Everybody!  It’s been a while since I last wrote, and I feel bad!  Time has gone by soooo fast!  So, it’s been about 2 weeks since Danita and I started our “Workout Challenge”…I would have to say “Challenge” is the word of the day here!  I don’t think either one of us realized what we were getting ourselves into!  Between our schedules and feeling a bit “under the weather”…we’ve struggled to make things happen!  Yesterday I made it a promise to myself to start over again…with a renewed, positive effort!  I started the week off with a Spinning Class… wow!  My teacher, Katie, from Urban Active Fitness…is OUTSTANDING!  She’s so good, I could barely walk into the News Room today! (Just kidding Katie!)   Katie told me it’s all worth it in the end… did you know,  depending on your body type you can actually burn up to 700 calories in that *one* 45 minute class?!  No wonder why she looks like she belongs on the cover of a fitness magazine!  Santino is the Manager of the Legacy Village location where Danita and I go… he says cardio and weight training will get us where we want to be… as long as we stick to it!  (I’m tired just thinking about it!! )  All joking aside, and tell me if I’m wrong, health is wealth.  My Papa Scicolone used to always say that to me before he passed away a few years ago. (At the age of 93!)  I finally see what he means … we have to take care of ourselves.  Eat right, exercise, and have a positive attitude!  The more I look back on how my Papa lived…that seemed to be his secret to a long, wonderful life…a positive attitude, especially!   (I want to say it’s our weekly Sunday Pasta Dinners, but we’ll stick with the healthy stuff!!)  If anyone has any other words of wisdom for me and Danita about working out…feel free to let us know!  Our deadline is December 1st to get back in our jeans and that is coming fast!!  Have a great day!!  XOXO  Alicia

We did it!!!

Hi Everybody!  Danita and I told you about today’s big event…last week.  Well…It happened…we “Zumba’ed”  our little hearts out!  WOW…what a workout!!!  In that 1 hour class, I think I moved more…than I have in my whole life!!!  We decided to workout together and start a weight loss challenge .. to get back in shape..as fast as we can.   I think we picked the right place…Urban Active Fitness in Legacy Village.. and the right class.. Zumba.. to make it all happen!  The only problem here..I must admit..I had NO coordination!!! But, Danita looked like she belonged on Dancing with the Stars compared to me!!! She was “grooving” all over the floor …while I tried to figure out my right leg from my left leg!!  That girl has rhythm!!!  At one point, I think I was on the other side of the room from Danita!!  Boy, I have alot to learn before the next class on Saturday, but in the process..we’re having a blast.. and well on our way to fitting back into our jeans!!  We would love to hear your workout stories…and bloopers!  I know I keep promising pictures.. they are coming!!   XOXO Alicia

Happy Birthday, Bella!

Today is a special day! My puppy, Bella, turned 2 years old!  I don’t have kids yet, so this was a big celebration in my family!  I admit, I’m huge animal lover…and Bella is like my baby…so you know what that means…dresses, bows, etc.  She has a better wardrobe than me!!  I can’t say she likes to be dressed up, but everyone who sees her … loves it!!  Today I took her to visit my parents…  My mom, Lydia, calls Bella her “grand-dog”!  My dad, Carmen, always plays with her!  Bella knows them as Nani and Papa… and gets all excited when I say we’re going to see them!  Of course, we had to make a stop at the pet store …for a new toy…she picked out a pumpkin that squeeks!  She was so pooped when we got home…she headed right for bed!!  It’s funny how much animals fill your heart…they love you unconditionally when you’re having a bad day, they cuddle when you don’t feel good, and they act silly when you need to laugh!  OK, so the next shopping trip…to get Bella’s Halloween costume…everyone thinks I’m crazy!  Are any of you dressing up your pet?  I’d love some ideas!  I’ll put up some pictures of Bella soon!  XOXO Alicia

It’s official…It’s jean season!

Hello, Cleveland!

Well…it’s that time of year again! Time to see if the jeans from last year…fit this year!  Sadly, I know for a fact…mine don’t.  Not even close!  But, there is good news here…if you read Danita Harris’s Blog from a few days ago, you now know … it’s official… we are workout partners!!!  October 7 is the day that will go down in history.  (And hopefully the day we will start to go down in sizes!)  I will have a camera with me…little does Danita know…to capture our first class called “Zumba”.  If any of you have tried this class, let me know!  We’ll keep you posted on our progress…and the silliness that comes along with it…which I’m sure there will be tons to talk about!  XOXO…Alicia