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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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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree In Red Hook, Rhinebeck Cut Your Own Christmas Tree In Red Hook, Rhinebeck
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree In Red Hook, Rhinebeck 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?  Dutchess County has a long history of family-owned farms that, in addition to offering kid-friendly diversions such as hot cocoa, sleigh rides and Santa visits, feature a wide array of spruces, pines and firs, all of which can live for a long time in water before you're ready to decorate. Th…

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Lucas Candies In Haverstraw Pleases Generations Of Customers Lucas Candies In Haverstraw Pleases Generations Of Customers
Lucas Candies In Haverstraw Pleases Generations Of Customers HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Nick Loucas, the owner of the famed Lucas Candies in Haverstraw, said there was never any pressure from his parents to take over the 119-year-old business -- he's the grand-nephew of the founder -- but that, growing up, he was always expected to work at the store. He started around sixth grade and, along the years, learned every aspect of the business. "My father taught me about the production and manufacturing of the chocolate while my mother taught me presentation, packaging and customer service," said Loucas. The Stony Point resident worked at the store all …

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Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Putnam? Head To An Area Farm Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Putnam? Head To An Area Farm
Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Putnam? Head To An Area Farm PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Black Friday is not just about shopping: it's also when many Christmas tree farms open their fields for the cut, chop and cart season.  Here's a sampling of area options: Hardwick Tree Farm (213 Wood Street, Mahopac, 845-528-5814): Opens the Saturday after Thanksgiving and remains open weekends until Christmas. Expect a wide variety of trees including Douglas Fir, Frasier Fir, Balsam Fir, Concolor and Canaan. Trees are $13 per foot. Abel's Trees (435 North Clove Rd., Verbank, 845-677-6395) has been planting Christmas trees since the mid-1960s and currently has more t…

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Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Westchester? Head To An Area Farm Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Westchester? Head To An Area Farm
Want To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Westchester? Head To An Area Farm WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Black Friday is not just about shopping: it's also when many Christmas tree farms open their fields for the cut, chop and cart season.  Yes, it's a bit of a drive -- you need to be in the country, after all -- but it's worth it for the memories, the selfies and in many cases, the hot cider. Here's a sampling of area options: Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm (1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, 914-245-5111): Free hot apple cider is available pre or post-tree selection. The farm opens Saturday, Nov. 29 and features Douglas and Fraser Firs for "Choose-n-Cut"…

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Aviator Fashion, With Roots In Greenwich, Releases New Travel Jacket Aviator Fashion, With Roots In Greenwich, Releases New Travel Jacket
Aviator Fashion, With Roots In Greenwich, Releases New Travel Jacket GREENWICH, Conn. -- The fast approaching holiday season means traveling to Grandma's house -- or somewhere else (somewhere warmer, maybe?) -- which means packing the right clothes. For Greenwich native Colby Kane, the founder of the Aviator brand of clothes, the idea behind the company's new travel jacket came about because he and his team couldn't find a premium travel jacket made in the U.S. Kane said he was told it would cost too much to make it in America because U.S. factories aren't set up properly. "We couldn't disagree more," he said. "Our factory is fired up to chang…

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Uncle Henry's In Harrison Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Westchester' Uncle Henry's In Harrison Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Westchester'
Uncle Henry's In Harrison Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Westchester' HARRISON, N.Y. -- Talk about "amaze-wing!" Uncle Henry's in Harrison has won the DVlicious "Best Wings in Westchester County" contest as chosen by Daily Voice readers with 49 percent of the vote.  It was a close call, with Scarsdale's Candlelight Inn in second with 38 percent. The family-owned restaurant, now in its 20th year, is known for its traditional Buffalo, barbecue, honey barbecue, teriyaki, and bushwacker options. Go here for previous story.  The restaurant will be awarded with a DVlicious plaque along with the bragging rights of being a Westchester County win…

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Kelly's Corner In Brewster Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Putnam County' Kelly's Corner In Brewster Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Putnam County'
Kelly's Corner In Brewster Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Putnam County' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Talk about "amaze-wing!" Kelly's Corner in Brewster has won the DVlicious "Best Wings in Putnam County" contest as chosen by Daily Voice readers with 58 percent of the vote. "We try to keep it simple," said Owner Kelly Quinn of his wings which come in traditional Buffalo, teriyaki and barbecue flavors. Go here for previous Daily Voice story. The restaurant will be awarded with a DVlicious plaque along with the bragging rights of being a Putnam County wing icon. Next up for DVlicious: Sushi.

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Bogota's 101 Pub Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Bergen' Contest Bogota's 101 Pub Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Bergen' Contest
Bogota's 101 Pub Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Bergen' Contest BOGOTA N.J. -- Talk about "amaze-wing!" The 101 Pub in Bogota has won the DVlicious "Best Wings in Bergen County" contest as chosen by Daily Voice readers with 52 percent of the vote.  The pub, known as the "Cheers' of Bogota, offers three wing options: Buffalo, Sunset (like teriyaki) and barbecue. Wings are made with Frank's hot sauce, which they doctor up. (Go here for previous Daily Voice story.) The restaurant will be awarded with a DVlicious plaque along with the bragging rights of being a Bergen County wing icon. For the record, Allendale Bar & Grill in…

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Mill Street Bar And Table Opens In Greenwich With Farm-To-Table Focus Mill Street Bar And Table Opens In Greenwich With Farm-To-Table Focus
Mill Street Bar And Table Opens In Greenwich With Farm-To-Table Focus GREENWICH, Conn. - A host of Fairfield County farms and Hudson Valley purveyors are represented at Mill Street Bar & Table, which opened in Byram Sept. 22. The elegant restaurant, located in a building dating to 1855, is all about American seasonal farm-to-table dining in a tavernesque setting.  Among the local venues represented are Sport Hill Farm in Easton, Holbrook Farm in Bethel, Fort Hill Farm in New Milford, Millstone Farm in Wilton, and Stietzel Family Farm in Redding. Fleischers Craft Butchery of Westport, Hemlock Oysters of Cos Cob and Port Chester, N.Y.'s Coffee Path Roasters…

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Jimmy Geez In Haledon Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Passaic County' Contest Jimmy Geez In Haledon Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Passaic County' Contest
Jimmy Geez In Haledon Wins DVlicious 'Best Wings In Passaic County' Contest HALEDON, N.J. -- Talk about "amaze-wing!" Jimmy Geez in Haledon has won the DVlicious "Best Wings in Passaic County" contest as chosen by Daily Voice readers with 57 percent of the vote.  The eatery has more than 10 wings and up to 20 dressings, everything from the traditional Buffalo to Thai chili to garlic teriyaki. New sauces are always being added so customers never get bored.  And for those wing-thusiasts who can't get enough, there's the offer of a 40-wing challenge. If you can down 40 wings in an hour, the wings are free and you get a T-shirt. (Go here for previ…

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