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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Peter X. Kelly Shares Hudson Valley Inspired Clam Recipe This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group which runs every Thursday. With the July Fourth holiday weekend coming up, I’m always thinking about the foods that represent summer: Burgers on the grill, corn on the cob, lobster, and of course oysters and clams. I love the brininess of Littleneck clams just shucked and eaten on the half shell or steamed till they just open and dunked in melted butter. Clams are the perfect summer treat. When I’m having guests over I always look for dishes I can prepare a little ahead of time and then just quickly fini…

by Peter X. Kelly

06/30/2016

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Chef Peter X. Kelly Shares Clam Recipe For July Fourth This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group which runs every Thursday. With the July Fourth holiday weekend coming up, I’m always thinking about the foods that represent summer: Burgers on the grill, corn on the cob, lobster, and of course oysters and clams. I love the brininess of Littleneck clams just shucked and eaten on the half shell or steamed till they just open and dunked in melted butter. Clams are the perfect summer treat. When I’m having guests over I always look for dishes I can prepare a little ahead of time and then just quickly fini…

by Peter X. Kelly

06/30/2016

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Chef Peter X. Kelly Shares Clam Recipe For July Fourth This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group. YONKERS, N.Y. -- With the July Fourth holiday weekend coming up, I'm always thinking about the foods that represent summer: Burgers on the grill, corn on the cob, lobster, and of course oysters and clams. I love the brininess of Littleneck clams just shucked and eaten on the half shell or steamed till they just open and dunked in melted butter. Clams are the perfect summer treat. When I’m having guests over I always look for dishes I can prepare a little ahead of time and then just quickly finish when …

by Peter X. Kelly

06/30/2016

Lifestyle

Bronxville's Underhill's Crossing Wins DVlicious Best Brunch In Westchester BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Daily Voice Sunday brunchers have spoken -- and it was not without some sweat and tears. In a race that was tight until the end, Underhill's Crossing in Bronxville won our DVlicious "Best Brunch in Westchester" with 37 percent of the vote. Croton Creek Steakhouse in Croton, was close behind with 36 percent. Other contenders included Saint George Bistro in Hastings, Vintage in White Plains and X20 in Yonkers. Underhill's is known for its Bloody Mary's garnished with a variety of veggies as well as its brunch staples such as Eggs Florentine and Challah French t…

by Daily Voice

06/30/2016

Lifestyle

Look Skyward For The Majestic Osprey, A Bird Of Summer As summer kicks into full swing in the tristate area, many birds become more difficult to find. Along our coastlines and waterways, most shorebirds have gone further north to breed or remain localized in breeding colonies. The Osprey, however, is common throughout the summer months, and can be easily soaring high above almost any large body of salt or fresh water. This magnificent black and white bird has a nearly worldwide distribution, but it's never found far from a steady supply of fish, upon which it feeds almost exclusively. When Ospreys arrive in our area in the spring, they quickly …

by William Haffey

06/29/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield County Eateries Serve Up 'Hot' Views For Outdoor Dining FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Summer is finally here and with it, the perfect weather for dining alfresco. We've rounded up a list of eateries offering outdoor spaces for sipping a frothy cappuccino, digging into a tangy lobster roll or simply soaking up the sun with a frosty goblet of Riesling. The county is brimming with "hot" spots, whether they be rooftop decks, waterside terraces or secluded patios. Got a favorite we missed? Tell us about it on our Facebook pages. In the meantime, enjoy the breeze with the following options. Baldanza Organic Cafe, New Canaan: Farm to table meal…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/29/2016

Lifestyle

Bridgeport's TruNorth, Stamford's Olio Heat Up DVlicious Brunch Contest FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The numbers continue to be close between Bridgeport's TruNorth and Stamford's Olio in the race for “DVlicious Best Brunch in Fairfield County." Who should win? Voting ends Wednesday, June 29 at 5 p.m. Click on the links below for a recap; then vote for your favorite. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Bernard's, Ridgefield Olio, Stamford Redding Roadhouse, Redding The Cottage, Westport TruNorth. Bridgeport

by Daily Voice

06/29/2016

Lifestyle

Underhill's Crossing, Croton Creek Steakhouse Heat Up DVlicious Contest WESTCHESTER COUNTY. N.Y. -- Will it be Underhill's Crossing in Bronxville or Croton Creek Steakhouse in Croton for the "DVlicious Best Brunch in Westchester? Five nominees are in the running with those two almost in a dead heat. Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then vote for your favorite. Croton Creek Steakhouse, Croton Saint George Bistro, Hastings Underhill's Crossing, Bronxville Vintage, White Plains X20, Yonkers Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/29/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester Medium Prides Herself On Talking To Dead People OSSINING, N.Y. -- When people hear Carla Blaha talks to dead people, they either shy away or perk right up. Mostly, it's the latter. Thanks to all the new TV shows dealing with Mediumship -- showing Mediums as "regular people with families and real lives" -- the topic has been brought into the mainstream media. "Mediumship has historically been practiced and observed by relatively few, giving the perception that the practice is dark and mysterious," explained Blaha, a mom of three. "With the new surge in Mediumship in mainstream media, the real facts are being realiz…

by Jeanne Muchnick

06/28/2016

Lifestyle

Contest Continues In DVlicious 'Best Brunch In Passaic County' Contest PASSAIC COUNTY. N.J. -- Three nominees continue to vie for our “DVlicious Best Brunch in Passaic County" contest. Who's your favorite? Each was profiled last week. Click on the links below for a recap; then select the one you think is best. The Brentwood, Totowa Bottagra, Hawthorne Mack's American Bar, Pompton LakesKeep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

by Daily Voice

06/28/2016

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