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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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Poughkeepsie Half Time Owner Jason Daniels Shares Fall Beer Selections Poughkeepsie Half Time Owner Jason Daniels Shares Fall Beer Selections
Poughkeepsie Half Time Owner Jason Daniels Shares Fall Beer Selections POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Beer goes with fall, well, like pumpkins and apples.  According to Jason Daniels, owner of Half Time Beverage in Poughkeepsie (there's a second location in Mamaroneck), autumn is the time to leave the lighter flavors of summer behind for bolder, stronger beers meaning sours, barrel-aged beers, pumpkins and more are ideal.  Some of those Daniels recommends: Bad Seed Apple Pie Dry Cider: Made with cider produced in the Hudson Valley; literally tastes like apple pie so everything is super fresh and very crisp. Bourbon County produced by Goose Island, offers bourbon bar…

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Lifestyle
Piermont Store Owner Shares Hostess Gift Ideas Piermont Store Owner Shares Hostess Gift Ideas
Piermont Store Owner Shares Hostess Gift Ideas PIERMONT, N.Y. -- It's starting to get to be the busy season for holiday buying .. and that means hostess gifts.  Fara Abramson, owner of Presence of Piermont said perennial favorites include serving sets, dish towels (in Chanukah, Christmas themes), candles and assorted novelty items like her new champagne gummie bears and Single Malt Whisky infused toothpicks. She offers the following recommendations on items she expects to be popular: Crystal Cake Serving Set  Buddha candle, with or without matches Drink Stones (freeze them to chill drink without diluting) Frasier Fir Wood Wick Candle …

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Beyond Pumpkin: Westchester Bakeries Feature Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies Beyond Pumpkin: Westchester Bakeries Feature Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies
Beyond Pumpkin: Westchester Bakeries Feature Variety Of Thanksgiving Pies WESTCHESTER 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. Bradley's Desserts (2 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont, (914-833-1095): Pumpkin, apple crumb, pecan, and mixed berry with apple are part of the Thanksgiving repertoire. Order by Monday, Nov. 23. By The Way (574 Warburton Ave., Hastings, 914-478-0555). Here's one way to please your gluten-free guests…

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Beyond Pumpkin: Fairfield County Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Pies Beyond Pumpkin: Fairfield County Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Pies
Beyond Pumpkin: Fairfield County Bakeries Dish Up Variety Of Pies FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A good pie can remedy any Thanksgiving meal, including any 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. Aux Délices Gourmet Foods, with locations in Darien, Greenwich, Riverside and Westport has apple pie, gluten free apple, pecan pie, apple cheesecake pie, and pumpkin. Order by Saturday, Nov. 21.  Beardsley’s Orchards (278 Leavenworth Road, Shelton, 203-926-1098): Talk about homey goodness straight fro…

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Kelly's In Brewster Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Putnam' Kelly's In Brewster Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Putnam'
Kelly's In Brewster Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Putnam' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- 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 Putnam County chicken wing spots and now have three 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 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Kelly's Corner, 1625 NY-22, Brewster, (845) 278-4297 Wing Choices: Buffalo, ter…

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Suffern Dance Studio Moves To New Space Suffern Dance Studio Moves To New Space
Suffern Dance Studio Moves To New Space SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Get ready to move, Suffern. Rockland Dance & Fitness Studio recently had its grand opening and is offering $5 classes for first-time clients along with occasional specials for other members (check their Facebook page). Owner Nicole Russodivito, a longtime Suffern resident, said the studio will be open Thanksgiving morning and Black Friday for some holiday fitness pre-turkey eating and along the way will most likely offer freebies here and there.  The studio had been further down the block but when a larger space opened up at 74 Lafayette, Russodivito said she had to ta…

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Bethel's Molten Java Cares As Much About Community As It Does Coffee Bethel's Molten Java Cares As Much About Community As It Does Coffee
Bethel's Molten Java Cares As Much About Community As It Does Coffee BETHEL, Conn. -- Expect an expanded menu of food offerings along with your coffee come winter at Bethel's Molten Java. So said Owner Wendy Cahill, who admitted she works at a slow pace when it comes to her business. Obviously, her philosophy is working as anyone who's ever spent any time inside her cozy coffee shop can attest to. A smattering of locals tap away on computers -- Cahill said she has regulars who are there all day -- as well as newcomers who pop by for a quick caffeine fix. The coffee is obviously the big seller, but so is the camaraderie and sense of community. Cahill said t…

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Woodland Park's PJ Rufo's Is A DVlicious Finalist For Passaic's Best Wings Woodland Park's PJ Rufo's Is A DVlicious Finalist For Passaic's Best Wings
Woodland Park's PJ Rufo's Is A DVlicious Finalist For Passaic's Best Wings WOODLAND PARK, 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 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," each restaurant is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. PJ Rufo's Restaurant, 279 Browertown Rd., Woodland Park, (973) 812-7222 Wing Choices: Buffalo, honey barbecue and It…

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Westwood's Iron Horse Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Bergen' Westwood's Iron Horse Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Bergen'
Westwood's Iron Horse Is A DVlicious Finalist For 'Best Wings In Bergen' WESTWOOD 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 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 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. The Iron Horse, 20 Washington Ave, Westwood, (201) 666-9682 Wing Choices: Seven options…

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Harrison's Uncle Henry's Is A DVlicious Finalist For Best Wings Harrison's Uncle Henry's Is A DVlicious Finalist For Best Wings
Harrison's Uncle Henry's Is A DVlicious Finalist For Best Wings HARRISON, N.Y. -- 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 Westchester 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 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Uncle Henry's Bar & Grill, 309 Halstead Ave, Harrison, (914) 835-0804 Wing Cho…

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