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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.

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Lifestyle

Armonk's Louis Calder Center Is Tick Central For Research ARMONK, N.Y. -- Many folks keep track of the pollen count once allergy season starts, but how many know the tick index? Fordham's Louis Calder Center, based in Armonk, hopes to change all that. The biological field station and research center -- 113 forested acres with labs devoted to the study of ticks -- lists the index for the week every Friday. "Our goal is to let folks know, hey, maybe today is a good idea for a movie rather than hiking outside," said Director and Vector Ecologist Thomas Daniels, Ph.D. According to Dr. Daniels, the Armonk facility, which is part of the Fordham …

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/07/2015

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Yonkers Chef Peter X. Kelly On Spring YONKERS, N.Y. -- Spring gets my juices flowing and has me thinking of cooking in a lighter manner. After the cold winter and its braises, stews and root vegetables, I like to think about the green of asparagus, the sweetness of just picked peas, the crispness of the first soft shell crabs and the pink of a just roasted leg of lamb. Springtime brings a whole new set of ingredients for us to play with in the kitchens of my restaurants. Shaving asparagus for a salad with burrata, for example, or playing with a crisp tempura of spring onions with dashi, or preparing sashimi of king salmon …

by Peter X. Kelly

05/07/2015

Lifestyle

Still Searching For Mother's Day Gifts? Putnam Shops Aim To Please PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Still stumped over what to buy for Mother's Day? Whether she's sporty, artsy, a foodie, beach lover or all of the above, the following shops feature a host of items sure to make Mom happy. Boscobel, Garrison: The gift shop at Boscobel has all sorts of treats, from French soaps to handbags to assorted knickknacks. Treat Mom: 1601 NY-9D, (845) 265-3638, www.boscobel.org/. Cape Cod Leather, Cold Spring: There's always an excuse for another handbag and at Cape Cod Leather, you can find a plethora in a range of prices and colors. Travel bags are also big with The Flyer…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/07/2015

Business

Mamaroneck Resident Mixes Fashion With Family In Creating Her Boutique MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- It's a good thing Kristen Catullo's last name was so hard to pronounce. Otherwise, Mamaroneck might not have Katules, her new (ish) store on E. Boston Post Road. Katules was the lifelong Mamaroneck resident's nickname in college. And so, it was only natural when it came to opening her own boutique, she turned to the moniker where the seed for her dream was first created. Now known as Kristen Carelli (she's married with a 10-month-old daughter), she's been in the fashion industry for close to 10 years with a background that spans working in the personal shopping depar…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2015

Neighbors

Edgemont Resident Graduates With A Degree In 'Life Lessons' SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- For Edgemont resident Ayesha Khan, college graduation on May 19 couldn't be sweeter. That's because the 22-year-old wasn't sure she'd make it to this day. Despite her youth and lack of family history, Khan was diagnosed with breast cancer last January, four months before she was supposed to graduate. She said she felt a lump randomly one day while changing. "It was as if it just appeared," she said. "I had never noticed it before. Cancer didn't even seem like a possibility at the time, but just to be safe I went to a few doctors that ran a bunch of tests. No one thoug…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/06/2015

Lifestyle

Stamford Chef Shares Margarita Recipe Tips In Honor Of Cinco De Mayo STAMFORD, Conn. -- Looking for some margarita magic? Stamford Chef Aarón Sánchez who recently opened Paloma in the new Harbor Point development, and the restaurant's Director of Beverage Olie Berlic, offer the following tips for those celebrating Cinco de Mayo at home. Start by reading a recipe. For some reason, many of us follow a recipe when we’re cooking a meal but start throwing around proportions like we’re Tom Cruise in "Cocktail" when we’re playing bartender at our own party. This is a recipe for drink disaster, said Berlic. Use quality tequila. The star of your drink should…

by Daily Voice

05/05/2015

Lifestyle

Armonk's Beehive Toasts Cinco De Mayo With Fiesta Fun NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Happy Cinco de Mayo, Westchester. The holiday, created to commemorate the 1862 victory of Mexican forces over the French army in the Battle of Puebla, has turned into an excuse to enjoy massive margaritas, along with those all important chips and guac. Still unsure of your plans? Head to the below venues for some fiesta fun. The Beehive, Armonk: Get into a South of the Border frame of mind when you venture into the Beehive's annual Cindo de Mayo bash. Along with the festive atmopshere, you'll find a special menu featuring tacos, chimichangas quesadi…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2015

Lifestyle

Fairfield County Toasts Cinco De Mayo With Fiesta Fun FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Happy Cinco de Mayo, Fairfield County. The holiday, created to commemorate the 1862 victory of Mexican forces over the French army in the Battle of Puebla, has turned into an excuse to enjoy massive margaritas, along with those all important chips and guac. The below is a sampling of South of the Border options for raising a (shot) glass and getting into the festive spirit. Bartaco, Stamford and Westport: In Stamford, DJ Nick Pepe gets the party started at 6 p.m. (till 9 p.m.) while in Westport guests will be treated to Drop the Needle from 6 p.m. to 8pm. Wes…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2015

Lifestyle

Putnam Toasts Cinco De Mayo With Fiesta Fun PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Happy Cinco de Mayo, Putnam. The holiday, created to commemorate the 1862 victory of Mexican forces over the French army in the Battle of Puebla, has turned into an excuse to enjoy massive margaritas, along with those all important chips and guac. Still unsure of your plans? Head to the below venues for some fiesta fun. Las Mananitas, Brewster: Enjoy a $25 all you can eat Mexican buffet in honor of the holiday along with a cash bar featuring beer and drink specials. Celebrate: 1250 NY-22, (845) 279-4646, www.lasmananitasrestaurant.com/. Pueblo Viejo, Carmel: The…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2015

Lifestyle

Larchmont Toasts Cinco De Mayo With Fiesta Fun SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Happy Cinco de Mayo, Westchester. The holiday, created to commemorate the 1862 victory of Mexican forces over the French army in the Battle of Puebla, has turned into an excuse to enjoy massive margaritas, along with those all important chips and guac. Still unsure of your plans? Head to the below venues for some fiesta fun. Bartaco, Port Chester: There's music in the air at bartaco where the Pasofino Social Club will be playing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Tangled Vine from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and DJ Love Russell on from 9:30 p.m. to close. The rest…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/05/2015

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