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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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Beyond Pumpkin: Putnam Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies Beyond Pumpkin: Putnam Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies
Beyond Pumpkin: Putnam Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A good pie can remedy any Thanksgiving meal, including any and all dysfunctional family dynamics. Sweeten the day with to-go options that are as good as Grandma used to make -- and quite probably better. Just order early (as is now); Nov. 26 will be here before you know it. Brewster Pastry (1620 Rte 22, Brewster, 845- 278-2555): There's a long list of pies at this French-inspired bakery including apple, apple French, chocolate pecan, coconut custard, blueberry crumb, apple cranberry, chocolate cream, peach and pumpkin. Order by Sunday, Nov. 22.  Cafe Piccolo Pastry &…

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Beyond Pumpkin: Bergen County Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies Beyond Pumpkin: Bergen County Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies
Beyond Pumpkin: Bergen County Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- A good pie can remedy any Thanksgiving meal, including any and all dysfunctional family dynamics. Sweeten the day with to-go options that are as good as Grandma used to make -- and quite probably better. Just order early (as is now); Nov. 26 will be here before you know it. Allendale Eats (101 West Allendale Ave, Allendale, 201- 825-0110): Fall flavors are on full display where apple caramel crumb, apple walnut leaf, cherry chocolate crumb, pumpkin pecan and coconut custard are just some of the Thanksgiving menu offerings. Order by Friday, Nov. 20.  Butterflake Bakes…

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Spring Valley Center Services Rockland's Immigrant Community Spring Valley Center Services Rockland's Immigrant Community
Spring Valley Center Services Rockland's Immigrant Community SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A lot has changed - -and a lot hasn't -- since Konbit Nèg Lakay Inc., a non-profit in Spring Valley that serves Rockland's Haitian American community, opened 12 years ago. According to Executive Director Renold Julien, funding remains an issue -- their allocation from the county has pretty much stayed consistent over the years -- this, as more and more people rely on the center. "As a black organization, it's hard to raise funds," he said. Still: there is an energy and spirit within the building he runs, some of what might have to do with Julien's outgoing p…

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Bogota's 101 Pub Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Bergen' Bogota's 101 Pub Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Bergen'
Bogota's 101 Pub Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Bergen' BOGOTA N.J. -- They’re messy, they’re spicy and they’re friggin addictive. It’s no wonder they’re often served by the dozen. We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite Bergen County chicken wing spots and now have five finalists in the running. Cast your ballot for the one you like best – then tell your friends. You can only vote once.  In the spirit of "winging it" (sorry, we couldn't resist the pun), each finalist is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 pm Monday, Nov. 23. The 101 Pub, 101 Queen Anne Rd, Bogota, (201) 343-9802 Wing Choices: Three: Buffalo, …

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Business
Teaneck Bakery Owner Has Apples, Hollywood, To Thank For Business Success Teaneck Bakery Owner Has Apples, Hollywood, To Thank For Business Success
Teaneck Bakery Owner Has Apples, Hollywood, To Thank For Business Success TEANECK, N.J. -- How do you like them apples?  What had been Zoe's Cupcake Cafe is now Angela Logan's Mortgage Apple Cakes Bakery & Cafe where moist made-from-love apple cakes form the backbone of the business. For those not in the know, Logan, a Teaneck resident, gained worldwide fame in July 2009 when her story of baking 100 apple cakes in ten days at $40 each as a way to raise money and risk foreclosure on her beloved home went viral, bringing in hundreds of orders -- along with enough money to save her home (her story was made into a TV movie). "It was one miracle after anothe…

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Neighbors
Stamford Author Promises Big Ideas In 21 Days In New Book Stamford Author Promises Big Ideas In 21 Days In New Book
Stamford Author Promises Big Ideas In 21 Days In New Book STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford resident Bryan W. Mattimore made it his 2014 New Year’s resolution to write a book in the first 90 days of 2015.  Now, his promise to himself is coming to fruition with the publication of "21 Days to a Big Idea" ( Diversion Books), which hit the shelves as of Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Co-Founder and “Chief Idea Guy” of the Growth Engine Co., a 15-year-old innovation agency based in Norwalk, Mattimore specializes in ideation and innovation process, front-end marketing research, branding, creating and developing new products and services, and innovation strat…

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Business
Ella's Bellas Bakery In Beacon Keeps On Growing Ella's Bellas Bakery In Beacon Keeps On Growing
Ella's Bellas Bakery In Beacon Keeps On Growing BEACON, N.Y. -- Carley Franklin-Hughes, the owner of the vegetarian/gluten-free bakery Ella's Bellas in Beacon, admits ingredients make her giddy. Hughes, whose background is in theater, said she's always had a crazy love for food. Her main memory, in fact, is of her grandmother baking with her at the holidays. "We always had an amazing garden and if you wanted something like fresh scones or pizza you made it yourself," she said. "That life philosophy stuck with me. When I decided to change career paths, I knew I wanted to be in food." And lucky for Beaconites, she did.…

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Business
Camaraderie Good Coffee, Keep CU Latte 'Buzzing' With Business Camaraderie Good Coffee, Keep CU Latte 'Buzzing' With Business
Camaraderie Good Coffee, Keep CU Latte 'Buzzing' With Business CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Goksun Ozhan said she loves a good cup of coffee and all the things that go with it such as nice conversation with friends. And so, sensing a need in her Cresskill community, she opened CU Latte in April 2014. "Cresskill did not have a place like this so we decided to move forward," she said. That meant going organic, and serving only single origin Fair Trade coffee. The shop also offers sweet and savory crepes and paninis made to order along with Balthazar Bakery croissants and scones.  Seasonal flavors are also featured and, at the moment, include pumpkin spi…

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Lifestyle
Haledon's Jimmy Geez Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Passaic' Haledon's Jimmy Geez Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Passaic'
Haledon's Jimmy Geez Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Passaic' HALEDON, N.J. -- They’re messy, they’re spicy and they’re addictive. It’s no wonder they’re often served by the dozen. We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite Passaic County chicken wings spots and now have five finalists in the running. Cast your ballot for the one you like best – then tell your friends. You can only vote once.  In the spirit of "winging it" (sorry, we couldn't resist the pun), each restaurant is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Jimmy Geez, 436 Belmont Ave, Haledon, (973) 697-4339 Wing Choices: More than 10 with …

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Beyond Pumpkin: Nanuet Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies Beyond Pumpkin: Nanuet Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies
Beyond Pumpkin: Nanuet Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A good pie can remedy any Thanksgiving meal, including any and all dysfunctional family dynamics. Sweeten the day with to-go options that are as good as Grandma used to make -- and quite probably better. Just order early (as is now); Nov. 26 will be here before you know it. Carousel Cakes (5 Seeger Dr., Nanuet, 845-627-2323): No orders necessary at family-owned Carousel Cakes where walk-ins on Wednesday, Nov. 25 are welcome. Among the pie offerings: apple, pumpkin cheese, pecan, coconut custard, peach crumb, cherry crumb, Tollhouse and sweet potato. Crumbs Bakery &…

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