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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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Lifestyle

Cheers To Thanksgiving With Recommended Vintages From Dutchess Expert PAWLING, N.Y. -- Not sure what wines to serve for your Thanksgiving feast? Lou Ingles, Manager of Wineology in Pawling, recommends the following vintages: Fantinel Brut Rose: Crafted from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, this wine is all about charm, cherries and berries, and nicely floral aromatics. It shows just the right balance and texture with a clean crisp palate full of minerality and medium acidity. Joel Gott Pinot Gris: This vintage has white peach aromas with floral notes. On the palate, the wine is balanced, opening with bright acidity and refreshing Meyer lemon citrus flavors, followe…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/28/2015

Lifestyle

Give Thanksgiving Leftovers A Lift With Ideas From Westchester Chefs WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? We went to area chefs for their thoughts and ideas. From Chef Bill Rosenberg, NoMa Social, New Rochelle: Turkey hash with poached eggs and gravy, turkey and fontina panini with cranberry sauce, turkey pot pies, shredded BBQ turkey sliders with cole slaw, and the classic leftover sandwich filled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mayo, bacon, and good bread. From Chef Peter Assue, City Limits Diner, White Plains: Turkey chowder or turkey banh mi. From Leslie Lampert, Chef, The Love Group, Mount Kisco: Th…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/27/2015

Lifestyle

Give Thanksgiving Leftovers A Lift With Recipe From Fairfield County Chef STAMFORD, Conn. --Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Peter Assue, the chef at City Limits Diner in Stamford suggests making turkey chowder or turkey banh mi. His chowder recipe follows. Turkey Chowder Ingredients 4C Leftover turkey meat 3q Turkey stock 8oz. Salt pork or 8oz butter 8oz. Minced onion 4oz. Small dice celery 12oz. Roux 1lb. Potato, small dice 1 Standard sachet (Peppercorns, Bay leaves, Thyme) 16oz. Heavy cream, hot Salt and Pepper to taste Directions Render salt pork until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add onions and celery, sweat until translucent …

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/27/2015

Lifestyle

CIA Chef Serves Up Thanksgiving Leftovers HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Thanksgiving leftovers are almost as good as the meal itself, according to Howie Velie CEC, CHE, Associate Dean, Culinary Specializations at Hyde Park's Culinary Institute of America. "Dark meat is the most popular in our house so I use it the next day to make a dark meat turkey and potato hash," he said. Plus, it's easy to put together: dice potatoes and pan fry with some bacon fat or whatever oil you like, then cut up the leftover dark meat while the potatoes are frying. When they are just about tender, toss in an equal amount of diced leftover dark meat turke…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/27/2015

Business

New Greenwich Boutique Highlights Gift Items With 'Zest' GREENWICH, Conn. -- Hostess gifts are the primary focus at Zeste, a new shop on William Street in Greenwich. Owner Stephanie Finkelstein, who previously owned a shop in Southhampton, N.Y., said she had been looking at the neighborhood around Greenwich Hospital for a long time. "I didn't want to be on Greenwich Avenue as it's gotten too commercialized," she said. "I wanted to be in a neighborhood." So, after much looking, Finklestein, who grew up in Harrison, N.Y., said she found this gem of a spot and opened up shop in early November. "We're only 300 square feet,&qu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/27/2015

Lifestyle

Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Rockland? Head To An Area Farm ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Thanksgiving may be upon us but the minute the leftovers are put away and the scent of Great Aunt Ida's perfume have dissipated, it quickly turns into the holiday season. And for many, that means Christmas trees. Why not change your tradition-- or revive an old one -- and cut down your own this year? Yes, it requires a bit of a drive -- there aren't any tree farms in Rockland County -- but it's not that far to travel for great memories, tree selfies and the fun of cutting, carting and chopping. Just bundle up before you go and check websites for hours. Here's a sa…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/27/2015

Lifestyle

'Spruce' Up Your Holidays With A Farm-Bought Evergreen, Fort Lee BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Black Friday is more than just shopping at the mall for deals and discounts. It's also about buying a Christmas tree. Go for something beyond what you can grab at the supermarket and either cut-your-own (and take a bit of a drive) or go for a pre-cut evergreen at a place that also offers hot chocolate, warm doughnuts and if you're lucky, a visit with Santa. Some area options: Northern Border Tree Farm at Victoria’s Nursery (578 Paramus Road, Paramus, 201-807-1333): Get your fir on -- and spruce up your home with either Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir, Scotch Pin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/27/2015

Lifestyle

Bergen County Blogger Serves Up Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas MONTVALE, N.J. -- Forget the traditional turkey sandwich for your Thanksgiving leftovers this year and create alternatives sure to please the whole family. Sean Curry of Montvale who blogs at TheSandwichEnthusiast and gets his bread at Rockland Bakery in Nanuet, N.Y., said "grab some bread and cheese and get your turkey on." He offers the following sandwich suggestions. Turkey Nut Ingredients: 3 slices leftover turkey 2 slices extra sharp cheddar ½ golden delicious apple, sliced thinly ¼ c chopped walnuts 1 c baby spinach leaves 1 tbsp leftover gravy 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 slices…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/27/2015

Lifestyle

Westchester Family Services Distributes Thanksgiving Meals to Vetrans WHITE PLAINS, NY – This Thanksgiving, 85 veterans and their families in Westchester County will receive a free holiday meal thanks to the collaborative efforts of Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (FSW), Veterans’ Angels, the Patriot Housing Initiative and other veteran serving organizations. FSW has facilitated referrals from nearly a dozen veteran organizations to ensure that the meals reach those in need; they are also responsible for coordinating the distribution of meals. On Saturday, Nov. 21, veterans were welcomed to FSW’s Lanza Family Center for All Ages in White Plains where t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/25/2015

Neighbors

Stony Point Yogi Starts Training Program For Rockland, Bergen Teachers STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Nancy Mahon is on a mission to improve life for yoga aficionados in Rockland and Bergen Counties. The former owner of Sanctuary Yoga in New City -- she recently sold it after five years of ownership -- is planning a move to Hawaii but before she goes, she's hoping to do what she can to make sure yoga teachers are more immersed in healing arts. In October, she created a company called YogaPro Teacher Training whose mission it is to service yoga teachers and healing arts professionals in finding and offering advanced education courses in their medium. "My goal is to…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/25/2015

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