79°

Friday, aug 8

Jeanne Muchnick

Features

jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com

FOLLOW ON

Facebook Twitter Instagram

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

Masa In Allendale Vies For Bergen's Top Spot In DVlicious Sushi Contest ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Say Om ... as in omakase, the Japanese phrase that translates to "I'll leave it up to you.” Where once folks cringed at the thought of raw fish, now they crave it with Bergen County diners putting spicy salmon rolls and yellowtail scallion high on their list of “must haves.” We asked – and you answered – giving us five of your favorite sushi restaurants. Grab your chopsticks and read below; each eatery is being profiled this week with the winner announced at the end of the month. Masa Sushi & Grill, 81 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, (201) 934-6616 What Makes It G…

by Daily Voice

12/17/2015

Neighbors

Bergen County Psychologist Writes Children's Books With Educational Appeal RIDGEWOOD, N.J. --As a psychologist of 20 years with a practice in Ridgewood, Frank J. Sileo, PhD says he's always looking for tools to help him reach his patients. Which is why the books he's written -- he has a new one coming out in 2017 -- do triple duty as entertainment, education and validation. His books, which cater to kids ages four to 12, have such titles as "Don't Put Yourself Down in Circus Town: A Story about Self-Confidence," "Sally Sore Loser: A Story About Winning and Losing," and "Bug Bites and Campfires: A Story for Kids about Homesickness." I…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/17/2015

Lifestyle

Toast The Season With A Festive Cocktail From Norwalk's Mecha Noodle Bar FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Having a party and need a few easy recipes for holiday cocktails? We went to the experts -- area mixologists -- for their take on how to add more spirit and cheer to the season. Of course, if you don't want to be in the kitchen, you can always go out to one of the following restaurants where Fairfield County's finest will be happy to pour you a tall one. 'Tis the Season, Vespa, Westport 1.5 oz Gin .75 oz Cranberry syrup .5 oz Carpano antica .5 oz Ramazotti .5 oz Fresh lemon juice .25 ZuccaMix, pour, shake. #4, Uncorked, New Canaan 5 Cranberries 1 oz Simple syru…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/17/2015

Business

Still Shopping For Your Kids? Bergen County Toy Experts Share What's Hot BERGEN COUNTY, N.J -- Still hunting for that perfect gift for your kids this holiday season? Rayna Pine and Lori Stern, co-owners of The Canteen in Westwood say the following items are going fast. Audiobot speakers Onesie plush pjs Boogie Board Spooner boards Emoji pillowsAt Learning Express stores throughout Bergen, including Ridgewood, hot sellers include: Shopkins Puzzle Tin packs (ages five and up) Soda Pop Science Kit (for six-plus) Shrinky Dinks Ultimate Bake and Shape 3D Jewelry Kit (for those eight and older) Pop Collage Kit (for eight and up)

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/17/2015

Lifestyle

Toast The Season With Festive Cocktails Created By Bergen County Bartenders BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Having a party and need a few easy recipes for holiday cocktails? We went to the experts -- area mixologists -- for their take on how to add more spirit and cheer to the season. Of course, if you don't want to be in the kitchen, you can always go out to one of the following restaurants where Bergen's finest will be happy to pour you a tall one. Notorious F.I.G. courtesy of Alexis Ramirez, Midland Brew House, Saddle Brook Ingredients: 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon 2 oz Housemade pear reduction (you can use pear juice) 2 tbsp Fig preserves Splash of lemon juice Pour together a…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/16/2015

Lifestyle

DV Home Cooking: Westchester Resident Shares Her Mom's Focaccia TUCKAHOE, 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: Tina DiLeo, Tuckahoe resident, blogger at Cheftini Growing up in an Italian family, you learn very quickly there's no such thing as a 'recipe' If you want to make a dish that your mother or grandmother makes to perfection you better pay attention because getting recipes from an Italian mother is kind of like finding Wil…

by Tina DiLeo

12/16/2015

Business

Young Westwood Store Owner Balances Textbooks, Textiles WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Don't be surprised if you see a college textbook by the counter at Westwood Avenue's Ludovica. That's because the owner, Lara Henawi, is a senior at Ramapo College in Mahwah. The Saddle Brook resident, who is studying business (not fashion!), said she always wanted to open her own boutique. "My dad is an entrepreneur so he decided to take on this project and help me open my own store," she said. Henawi said she's always held a job to make her own money so when this opportunity came along, she knew she could do it. And while it can be stressful at times-- espe…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/16/2015

Business

DeCicco & Sons Gears Up To Open In Larchmont LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- DeCicco & Sons’ sixth and newest store will open in Larchmont Friday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 a.m. Winner of various awards, including the "2015 Best Family Owned Business" in Westchester, as well as multiple categories of Westchester Magazine’s "Best Of Westchester" awards, the store is about to launch with another accolade as one of the nation’s most energy-efficient and greenest supermarkets. According to John DeCicco, Jr., president of DeCicco & Sons, “Life is only important when it has an impact on the lives of others. So when it comes to the worl…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/16/2015

Lifestyle

Bergen County Chef Serves Up Holiday Entertaining Tips BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Cooking up a storm in preparation for the holidays? Hawthorne resident Chef Karen Marayag, a French Culinary Institute grad and owner of My Appetite Delight, a catering and personal chef service that caters to Bergen and Passaic counties offers the following tips: Shop ahead of time. Avoid those crazy lines at the grocery store. Buy non-perishable items, including drinks at least one week before. Discuss your menu with friends and family who may be bringing food to make sure you've got all the courses covered. (You may also want to ask about food allergies and aversio…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/16/2015

Lifestyle

Ward Off Holiday Pounds With Advice From Westchester Fitness Expert CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Food and fun are practically the mantras of the holidays, so how do you stay healthy and avoid the inevitable "I want to lose 10 pounds" resolution come new year's? Chris Duro, a Cortlandt Manor resident and personal training manager of Crunch Fitness franchise locations in White Plains and Port Chester said it's all about paying attention to calories in versus calories out. "You can stay fit by staying focused," said the Yonkers native. His tips follow: Get moving: Maintain your current workout routine or challenge yourself more. If you're ju…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/15/2015

Prev Page 371 of 504 369 370 371 372 373 Next

3,701 - 3,710 of 5,033 articles