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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

Lifestyle

Grilling For Memorial Day? DeCicco Experts Share Do's, Don'ts ARMONK, N.Y. -- Given that grilling is one part art and one part science, Daily Voice went to the experts: The folks behind DeCicco Family Markets for their tips and tricks. The following do's and don'ts are courtesy of Joe Roscigno, Frank DeCicco, Christina DeCicco and Deb Galluzzo. DO: It’s important to have a hot grill. "You want to start the grill and get it up to top temperature for meat you are grilling before let your meat touch the grill," said Galluzzo. "This way you get the nice grill marks on beef and chicken." DON’T: Continue to cook meat on high heat once you sear yo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/25/2015

Lifestyle

Greenwich Chef Shares Grilling Tips For Jump-Starting Summer GREENWICH, Conn. -- Given that barbecue is one part art, one part science, Daily Voice went to Chef Marcia Vazquez at Balducci’s in Greenwich for tricks and tips of the grill. Decide what to grill on: Gas vs. charcoal. Gas is quicker and sometimes more convenient, while charcoal is slower and requires more skill, but will have a smokier richer flavor. Choose a cut of beef that has a higher fat content (for flavor) and tenderness. Ribeyes, strip steak, sirloins, filet mignon, porterhouse and T-bone cuts are best for grilling because of their fat content, which contributes to the flavor…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/25/2015

Lifestyle

Get Grilling With Tips From Leiberts Royal Green Appliance Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Memorial Day is fast approaching and with it, plans to light up the grill. Rob Unger, a salesman at Leiberts Royal Green Appliance Center in White Plains offers the following suggestions for grilling and -- most importantly -- using the right grill. First, consider how much entertaining you'll be doing. That will determine how big an appliance you want to purchase. Second, think about side burners. Some are integrated into the grill and work well for those who like to cook a side dish simultaneously or for those who enjoy the convenience of having a table/landing p…

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Events

Putnam Has Plenty Of Memorial Day Parades, Remembrances PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is also a day to give thanks to those who served in the U.S. armed forces. What follows is a roundup of area parades and events, many of which are taking place at local VFW's. Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25 Putnam County Joint Veterans Council John Morris Memorial Watchfire Vigil: Opening ceremony is Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24 VFW Post 1374 & Ladies Auxiliary, Carmel and American Legion Post 270: 9 a.m. ceremony at monument on Terryhill Road, Kent; 11:30 a.m. ceremony at Post Home, 32 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, wit…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/22/2015

Lifestyle

Thornwood's License 2 Grill Provides Tips On Grilling The Perfect Burger THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- Thinking of grilling burgers this weekend? Erica Gendler, owner of License 2 Grill in Thornwood offers the following suggestions: Do not use frozen meat. Fresh beef or turkey is best. "We use eight-ounce 'balls' of beef for a thick juicy burger," said the Port Chester resident. "For a more well done burger press the burger into a thinner patty. Only flip once!" Season all proteins well. License 2 Grill uses a blend of salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Don't press down or pierce your protein during cooking. This can lead to the loss of moisture, causing drynes…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/22/2015

Business

Harrison Luncheonette Owner Credits Loyal Customers As Key To Success HARRISON, N.Y. -- Theresa Spagnuolo may live in the Rye Neck area of Mamaroneck but her heart is in Harrison. That's because, as the longtime owner of T & T Luncheonette, she has grown to know and love her customers. "They are seriously the best people in the world," she said. "They are my family." Her "regulars" are so close with her, in fact, that when she was hit by a car last summer and spent four months out of work, they came to her mother's house to check on her. Not only that, as a business owner in town for 23 years (her official anniversary is Saturday), she has also see…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/21/2015

Lifestyle

Riverview In Cold Spring A Finalist In DVlicious Pizza Contest PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- We asked. You answered. In our hunt for the best pizza in Putnam, Riverview in Cold Spring was selected by you -- our readers -- among the top five. We still need your vote to crown the winner but in the meantime, here's a "slice" of what makes this Putnam pizzeria so DVlicious. Voting is open until May 22 so go here to cast your ballot. The other candidates will be featured daily with another profile Friday. Riverview Restaurant, 45 Fair St., Cold Spring, (845) 265-4778 How Long in Business: 26 years. Known For: Personal-size pizzas and thick slices. …

by Daily Voice

05/21/2015

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Yonkers' Peter X. Kelly On Grilling Steak YONKERS, N.Y. -- Memorial Day weekend marks the start of grilling season for me just as it does for most of you. With so many celebrations graduations, holiday weekends, family vacations and great outdoor weather, the time to fire up the grills is upon us. There's nothing more fun than a big fat steak grilled outdoors to the perfect doneness and there's no better steak to grill than a meaty ribeye cut three to four inches thick and well marbled. Ribeyes have a good fat to meat ratio so they have great taste. I prefer a ribeye cut from the fattier end of the rack because it has more o…

by Peter X. Kelly

05/21/2015

Neighbors

White Plains Choreographer Brings Shape, Emotion To Dance Performances WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Sidra Bell wants to evoke emotion in you. The director of Manhattan-based Sidra Bell Dance New York (SBDNY) is known for creating fully produced events that go beyond a simple "dance performance." Her body of work, as well as her desire to give back and mentor the next generation of dancers, is what makes her the recent recipient of one of ArtsWestchester’s "50 for 50 Artists" awards. (See previous Daily Voice story here.) The current White Plains resident began dancing with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Alvin Ailey Youth Program while growing up in Washin…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

05/21/2015

Lifestyle

Hitting The Road For Memorial Day? Consumer Expert Provides Travel Tips WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day weekend is often celebrated with a road trip. AAA Travel projects 37.2 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this holiday, representing a 4.7% increase from last year and the highest travel volume for Memorial Day in 10 years. With so many people hitting the road, planning ahead will ensure a smooth trip with lots of savings. Here are several tips to ensure a carefree and budget-friendly getaway. Prep your car. Get your vehicle serviced to ensure a smooth trip, check the air pressure in yo…

by Andrea Woroch

05/21/2015

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