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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.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Business

Ramsey's Planet Swirl Celebrates September With New Owner RAMSEY, N.J. -- If you think Planet Swirl on E. Main Street in Ramsey is just a place to grab frozen yogurt, think again. A lot of thought has gone into making the business a destination for families as well as anyone wanting to grab a light bite or dessert treat. Joell Saeli, who took over ownership of the shop July 31, has changed things up a bit. As the mom of three, all of which have peanut-allergies, she has chosen to make the business peanut free. (Several of her kids' friends also have the allergy so she thought it made sense.) "It's important to those who have children to ha…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/08/2015

Business

Englewood Chef Credits Business Boom To Passion, Community, Baked Goods ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- It took Tomer Zilkha 22 months to find the right location but judging from the crowds on a busy weekday at his two restaurants, Patisserie Florentine and Poached in Englewood, as well as the celebration of the Patisserie's two year anniversary, the long wait was worth it. The Israeli-born Chef/Proprietor admits he originally wanted to open in Manhattan but now that he's started a family, he figured being closer to home was best. Plus, he said, "There was just so much of a need around here." With his eatery so busy with take-out, in fact, he took another leap of …

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/08/2015

Lifestyle

Fire Up The Grill With 'Hot' Barbecue Advice From Stew Leonard's Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. - Grilling this Labor Day? Join the crowd. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, the most popular grilling occasions are Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Here, Michael Luboff, the executive chef at Stew Leonard’s with locations in Norwalk and Danbury, offers tips to grill meat like a master. Custom Trim and Cut. Trim away excess fat (too much fat can cause flare-up on the grill and give food a burned flavor). Cut to desired thickness – the best thickness for grilling is 1”or 1 ½” – anything less will tend to dry out the meat. Marinade. Place …

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/07/2015

Lifestyle

What's Brewing For Labor Day? Mamaroneck Beverage Expert Shares Beer Ideas MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Nothing says end of summer like a Labor Day barbecue and nothing goes better with barbecue than beer. At least those are the thoughts Jason Daniels, COO of Half Time, the world’s largest retailer of domestic and international beers, with stores in Mamaroneck and Poughkeepsie. Here, he offers his thoughts on pairing the best beers with what you may be cooking up this holiday. A burger with bacon and bleu cheese deserves Ithaca Flower Power: This elegant and traditional India Pale Ale from Ithaca Beer Company is thirst quenching with a fruity, floral flavor that complemen…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/07/2015

Lifestyle

Fire Up The Grill With 'Hot' Barbecue Advice From Stew Leonard's Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Grilling this Labor Day? Join the crowd. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, the most popular grilling occasions are Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day. Here, Michael Luboff, the executive chef at Stew Leonard’s Yonkers, offers tips to grill meat like a master. Custom Trim and Cut. Trim away excess fat (too much fat can cause flare-up on the grill and give food a burned flavor). Cut to desired thickness – the best thickness for grilling is 1”or 1 ½” – anything less will tend to dry out the meat. Marinade. Place the filet in a zip lock bag or…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/07/2015

Lifestyle

Ease Back To School Anxiety With Tips From Westchester Education Expert SOMERS, N.Y. -- Gearing up for back to school but sensing anxiety among your kid(s)? Somers resident Martha Mendez-Baldwin, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Manhattan College in the Bronx who specializes in child and adolescent development, said how you prepare your child depends on how old he/she is. The below are her suggestions. For preschoolers and kindergarteners: * Talk to kids about what school is like, focusing on how much fun they will have. * Drive by the school so kids can get a visual of what school looks like, maybe get approval to play on the playground or wal…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/05/2015

Business

Cold Spring's The Country Goose Celebrates 30 Years Of Business COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- A lot has changed along Main Street in Cold Spring over the years, but one store remains the same. Highland Baskets at The County Goose celebrates its 30th year of business this September and Owner Leonora Burton has plenty of stories of all that's transpired along Main Street in Cold Spring since then. What once was a hobby for her -- the Garrison resident bought The Country Goose in 1986 -- has turned into a seven-day-a-week occupation where she happily chats with visitors, old and new, and is long known for her individually-prepared gift baskets and hard to find Euro…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/02/2015

Lifestyle

Get Packing! Ridgewood Nutritionist Provides Back To School Lunch Ideas RIDGEWOOD, N.J. --Back to school often means early mornings, rushing around, trying to get the kid/kids to eat, pack the backpack and yes, have the dreaded argument over what to take for lunch. This seems like it should be an easy task, yet a few days into the start of school, many parents are already frustrated. So said Angela Langner, a registered dietitian/nutritionist with Nutrition Center of Bergen County in Ridgewood, who admitted, as a parent of one, she's been there too. The following are some of her suggestions to make the process easier. Establish what you want to make for the w…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/02/2015

Lifestyle

Stamford Expert Discusses New Fda-approved Drug, Addyi FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- What do you think of Addyi, the new pill designed to boost sexual desire in women recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration? According to Dr. Romelle Maloney, an OB/GYN at Greenwich Hospital, there's been a lot of hype about it. No. 1 to know, she stressed, is that it is not the female Viagra. Instead, it is geared toward premenopausal women with Hypoactive Desire Disorder. Nor can every doctor prescribe it -- physicians must be certified -- explained Maloney. According to Dr. Carol Fucigna, interim chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gyneco…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/02/2015

Lifestyle

Expert From Mount Kisco's Northern Westchester Hospital Discusses Addyi MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- What do you think of Addyi, the new pill designed to boost sexual desire in women recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? Navid Mootabar, MD, Chief, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Director at Large, Institute for Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital, said Addyi fills a void in women's health that has been long overlooked. "Decreased libido or sexual dysfunction is one of the most common complaints I receive," he said. "However most women are hesitant to talk about it. "Hopefully Addyi will …

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/01/2015

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