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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.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Lifestyle

Englewood Fashionista Shares Her Favorite Fall Picks ENGLEWOOD, N.J. --- Wondering what's trending for fall? Tenafly resident Smadar Yona, wife of the owner of Anik Boutique, a family run business with stores in Englewood, Ridgewood, and New York City, and a fashionista in her own right, said to be on the lookout for browns, plums and wines as the new "it" colors. Other "must haves" include blazers, plaids, leggings in all colors, and straight leg work pants. Skinny leg denim continue to be popular. For moms looking for easy, wearable items that can take them from dropping the kids off at school to work to evening, she su…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/13/2015

Events

Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Honor Lives Lost At 9/ll Memorial Ceremony TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Fireman from Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, along with both Village mayors, spent the morning of Sept. 12 remembering the tragedies of 9/11. The brief Memorial at Patriot's Park drew speeches by Mayor Ken Wray of Sleepy Hollow and Mayor Drew Fixell of Tarrytown against the backdrop of a large American flag.

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/12/2015

Lifestyle

Harrison Rabbi Prepares For Jewish New Year HARRISON, N.Y. -- The pre "High Holy Day craze" is very much upon Jews -- and their rabbis -- as Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year begins Sunday, Sept. 13. Rabbi Eytan Hammerman, now in his second year at the Jewish Community Center of Harrison, is among those busy preparing the last touches on the messages he will impart. Rabbi Hammerman said he collects stories and articles all year long but doesn't begin his sermon writing until the two weeks before the holidays. "I need to be in the High Holy Day mood to really get started," he said. At his congregat…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/12/2015

Lifestyle

Larchmont Chef Serves Up 'Challahnuts' For Jewish New Year LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- While everyone else may be making challah this Jewish New Year, former Scarsdale resident Chef Matthew Karp of Plates in Larchmont has a spin on the traditional with his "Challanuts." His recipe follows. ChallahnutsMakes about 20 slices Ingredients 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk (reserve the white for the egg wash) 1/4 cup neutral-flavored vegetable oil Instructions Sprinkle yeast over the water in a small bowl, and a…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/12/2015

Lifestyle

Larchmont Rabbi Reflects On Upcoming Jewish Holidays LARCHMONT, N.Y. --The minute the Jewish Holidays were over in 2014, Jeffrey J. Sirkman, Senior Rabbi at Larchmont Temple, started collecting notes and ideas for next year. In other words, he's ready for Rosh Hashanah, which begins Sunday, Sept. 13. (Yom Kippur starts at sundown Tuesday, Sept. 22 and ends at sundown Wednesday, Sept. 23.). "I read nine books this summer in preparation," he said. Not to mention the dozens of notes and articles he clipped and saved over the past 12 months. And while some may complain the holidays fall too early this year, Rabbi Sirkman says they alw…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/11/2015

Business

Vicki Wells Mixes Seasonal Flavors, Italian Influences, At Ramsey's L'Arte RAMSEY, N.J. -- Vicki Wells may have roots in New Jersey (she grew up in Plainfield, now lives in Hoboken), but the heart and soul of her pastry creating is Italian/Mediterranean influenced. In other words, when you visit Ramsey's L'Arte, expect items like cornetti (an Italian version of croissants), handmade cannoli (shells and cream made that day and with candied citrus to boot), and schiacciata, a sweet yeasted bread with champagne grapes. The cafe, which bills itself as a "pasticceria" offering contemporary Italian pastries and breads, also features its housemade gelato, now …

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/11/2015

Lifestyle

Fairfield County Is 'Ripe' With Apple Picking Possibilities FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- lt's barely September but apple picking season has already begun. Here's a sampling of what's nearby. Beardsley's Cider Mill, Shelton: Expect to find Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Macoun, Cortland and Liberty varieties in early September; Mutsu, Jonagold, Empire, Red Delicious, and McIntosh in early October. Apple picking is on weekends only. Go Picking: 278 Leavenworth Rd., (203) 926-1098, www.beardsleyscidermill.com/. Blue Jay Orchards, Bethel: Apple picking is available seven days a week as is the market where you'll find apple cider doughnuts and homebaked p…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/11/2015

Lifestyle

Think Fall With Seasonal Selects From Englewood Wine Merchants ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- As the days grow cooler and your kitchen habits transition from grilling to simmering, Robert Ryan, manager of Englewood Wine Merchants, offers some ideas for popping a cork and celebrating fall. N/V Pierre Peters- Cuvee de Reserve- Blancs de Blancs- Les Mesnil Sur Oger, Champange, France Why We Love It: "I always tell people you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy champagne, especially when this particular bottle is reason to celebrate in and of itself," says Ryan. This 100 percent Chardonnay-based vintage comes from perhaps the most highly prized vineyards m…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/11/2015

Events

Westchester Communities Remembering 9/11 With Events, Memorials WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As it has for the past 14 years, a host of Westchester communities will honor Sept. 11 in their own way. It is also the National Day of Service and Remembrance and Volunteer New York! offers a range of opportunities to get involved Sept. 11-13 including a daylong event Sept. 11 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Register on their webshite here. Below is a sampling of events taking place across the county Friday, Sept. 11. Feel free to add any we've missed to our comments. Cortlandt: Cortlandt, along with the Villages of Buchanan and Croton-on-Hu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/10/2015

Events

Fairfield Remembers 9/11 With Memorial Event FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- As has been the custom for over a decade, a host of Fairfield County communities will honor Sept. 11 in their own ways. Thursday, Sept. 10:Events kick off Thursday, Sept. 10, with a 5:30 p.m. statewide Memorial Ceremony at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. The state's official memorial to the victims of the terror attacks is located on a peninsula at the state park, where residents gathered on that day in 2001 and observed the devastation of the attacks on Lower Manhattan across Long Island Sound. The site was also used as a staging area for Connecticut's r…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/10/2015

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