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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.

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Tarrytown Teen Performs As Dangerfield's Youngest Comic TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Simon Cadel, a former Edgemont resident now living in Tarrytown, will perform his unique brand of comedy Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. when he headlines at Dangerfield's Comedy Club in New York City. "I couldn't be more excited to be the youngest headliner ever at the oldest comedy club in the country," said Cadel. “The place is legendary.” The 16-year-old comic made sure to give a special shout out of thanks to Ron Herron and Herron Entertainment for producing the show and including some of his favorite comedians on the bill—Jeffrey Gurian, Pat Dixon and Last Comic …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/29/2016

Lifestyle

DV Home Cooking: Westchester Resident Satisfies Cravings With Cacao Muffins RYE, N.Y. -- DV Home Cooking is a new series devoted to readers and their recipes. All we ask is that you're a home cook, not a professional chef. Got a favorite dish you want to share? Send it, along with the story behind it, to DVHomeCooking@dailyvoice.com. Home Cook: Wendy Baruchowitz, Rye, N.Y. "Up until four years ago, I would rather order out then be in the kitchen. That all changed when, due to a serious health condition known as POTS or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, I was forced to abandon my fast food and junk food diet and embrace one that is mainly organic, dair…

by Wendy Baruchowitz

05/29/2016

Lifestyle

New Rochelle's Residence Inn Partners With La La Anthony For Travel Tips WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Planning a staycation this summer? If you're visiting any of the Residence Inns in Westchester including the hotels in New Rochelle, Yonkers, and White Plains, you're in for a special celebrity-inspired treat. Residence Inn by Marriott recently named La La Anthony, radio/TV personality, actress, beauty entrepreneur, best-selling author, producer, and wife of New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, their 2016 Resident Mom of the Year. For Anthony, a busy career often means celebrating special occasions on the road with her family, so as part of being Resident Mom,…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/28/2016

Lifestyle

Kick Off Memorial Day With Healthy Grilling Tips From Westchester Expert SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Interested in a lean grilling season this Memorial Day? Nutrition expert Toby Amidor, MS, RD a Scarsdale resident and author of "The Greek Yogurt Kitchen" offers the following advice. After marinating meat, toss the leftover marinade to avoid potentially making anyone in your family sick. Meat isn’t the only thing the grill is good for. Try grilling peaches, watermelon, or apples and top with frozen yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. To ensure your meat is cooked to the proper temperature, eye-balling the color isn’t enough. Checking the inside …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2016

Events

Darien Students Roll Out Blankets To Help Premature Babies DARIEN, Conn. -- Talk about having it covered. The Tiny Miracles Foundation, in partnership with Darien's Middlesex Middle School, successfully rolled out its 10th annual “Blankets for Preemies” event last week with more than 200 student volunteers in attendance. The event was founded 10 years ago by science teacher Kelley Depiano. This year, it included a roster of students, some of their parents, teachers and TTMF volunteers from various towns throughout Fairfield County who together created 500 blankets. The Darien High School Community Council also arranged a "Blankets for Preem…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2016

Lifestyle

Get Grilling With Expert Advice From Paterson's Lowe's Home Improvement PATERSON, N.J. -- Memorial Day is synonymous with grilling. It's also synonymous with sales, which is why we went to the experts at Lowe's Home Improvement in Paterson for what you need to know. First, know the different types of grills, say experts: gas, charcoal and electric. Before you buy, determine what size you need and be sure to measure your space before purchase. Here's what to know about each type. Gas Grill Ignites quickly with a push-button—offers greater temperature control that cooks food quicker and more evenly. A standard propane tank holds 20 pounds of fuel. Depending on…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2016

Lifestyle

Kick Off Memorial Day With Grilling Tips From Bergen County Meat Expert ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- It's (practically!) Memorial Day so let the grilling begin! Englewood Cliffs resident Paul Greenblatt, associate meat coordinator for Whole Foods Market Northeast, offers the following barbecue tips, tricks and essentials for kicking up the heat this holiday. Consider dry aged beef. It’s the easiest way to get your guests to say “Wow!" All of the beef at Whole Foods Market is aged within the store and there is a minimum requirement of 14 days of aging on all of the meat. This process allows natural enzymes in the meat to soften the texture resulting in a mor…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2016

Lifestyle

Fairfield County Travel Expert Shares Tips For 'Packing It In' On Vacation GREENWICH, Conn. -- Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and that means it's time to hit the road. However, going anywhere these days, especially by plane, brings its own set of speed bumps particularly when it comes to packing. Which is why Daily Voice sought out the advice of Kim Orlando, the founder of TravelingMom.com and a Greenwich resident. Orlando says just because you have that big ole' trunk and no one is charging for checked bags doesn't mean you have to take everything you own. Use a packing list to prevent over-packing (and possibly luggage fees if you are flying). Re…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/27/2016

Lifestyle

Kick off Summer With Memorial Day Grilling Tips From Carmel Chef CARMEL, N.Y. -- Memorial Day is synonymous with grilling. Get fired up and summer ready with the following tips from Chef Danielle Fragala-Harper, owner and executive chef of Carmel-based Your Culinary Experience, Inc., a personal chef business serving the tristate area. Ready, Set, Grill: Timing is Everything! Start by marinating your meat first, anywhere from 30-60 minutes is a good amount of time but at least four hours to overnight for tougher cuts of meat. Place marinade and meat in a sealable plastic bag for easy cleanup. Second, tackle the potato, corn or a pan of whole grains. Star…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/26/2016

Lifestyle

Dutchess Chef Fires Up Grilling Advice Just In Time For Memorial Day RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Are you grill ready? Before you set out to impress your guests this Memorial Day weekend, Rhinebeck Chef Gerard Viverito, Director of Culinary Education for Passionfish, a NGO non-profit organization dedicated to educating people around the globe on the issue of sustainability in the seas, offers the following do's and don'ts for creating fun and easy summer meals. Before you grill: Thaw meat in the refrigerator. Defrosting food on the counter encourages the growth of disease-causing pathogens such as listeria and salmonella. Thaw proteins completely before grilling. T…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/26/2016

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