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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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Pick A Pumpkin: Passaic County Restaurants Serve Up Gourds Galore Pick A Pumpkin: Passaic County Restaurants Serve Up Gourds Galore
Pick A Pumpkin: Passaic County Restaurants Serve Up Gourds Galore PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. --  Pumpkins aren't just for carving. Every Fall, a host of Passaic County eateries zest up their menus with this seasonal gourd. What follows is a list of where to find everything from muffins to cocktails. Arta Restaurant, Ringwood: This month only you'll find pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin cocktails and pumpkin desserts on the menu at this Northern Italian eatery where local and organic rule. Taste Fall: 1131 Greenwood Lake Tpke., (973) 728-2344.  Mr. Cupcakes, Clifton, Hawthorne: Sweeten your day with a pumpkin cheesecake cupcake -- yellow cake with pumpkin pie filling ba…

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Did You Vote, Passaic County? DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest Nears End Did You Vote, Passaic County? DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest Nears End
Did You Vote, Passaic County? DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest Nears End PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Grab a cold one and vote, Passaic County. Our DVlicious "Best Craft Beer Bar" contest continues; voting ends Monday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. All three finalists have been profiled this week; click on the links below for a recap.  Amazing Grapes, Pompton Lakes The River of Beer, Bloomingdale The Shepherd & The Knucklehead, Haledon The winner will receive a framed DVlicious certificate as well as the pride in knowing it has "raised the bar" in Passaic County.

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Did You Vote, Bergen County? DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest Nears End Did You Vote, Bergen County? DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest Nears End
Did You Vote, Bergen County? DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest Nears End BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- It's a tight race .. and we're not talking the presidential election. The Beer Spot & Grilll in Fort Lee and The Plank Pizza Co. Beer Parlor in Saddle Brook are running close in our DVlicious "Best Craft Beer Bar in Bergen County" contest. It's anyone's guess who will win. Vote now, Bergen County; you have until 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. Keep in mind, you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. All five finalists have been profiled this week; click on the links below for a recap. Andy’s Corner Bar, Bogota Mexicali Live, Teaneck The Beer Spot &…

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Pick A Pumpkin: Bergen County Restaurants Serve Up Gourds Galore Pick A Pumpkin: Bergen County Restaurants Serve Up Gourds Galore
Pick A Pumpkin: Bergen County Restaurants Serve Up Gourds Galore BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. --  Pumpkins aren't just for carving. Every Fall, a host of Bergen County eateries zest up their menus with this seasonal gourd. What follows is a list of where to find everything from muffins to cocktails. Benny's Luncheonette, Fair Lawn: Come Saturday or Sunday, there's nothing sweeter than Pumpkin Streusel Pancakes -- a weekend special. Need something sooner? There's pumpkin ice cream at the bakery. Taste Fall: 11-04 Saddle River Rd., (201) 791-0730. Franco's Metro Restaurant & Bar, Fort Lee: Indulge in Franco's Pumpkintini made with fresh pumpkin puree created in…

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Armonk's Zero Otto Nove Gets Into Spirit Of Season With Pumpkin Cocktail Armonk's Zero Otto Nove Gets Into Spirit Of Season With Pumpkin Cocktail
Armonk's Zero Otto Nove Gets Into Spirit Of Season With Pumpkin Cocktail WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Pumpkins aren't just for carving. Every Fall, a host of Westchester eateries zest up their menus with this seasonal gourd. What follows is a list of where to find everything from muffins to cocktails. City Limits, White Plains: Sweeten the season with gluten-free pumpkin muffins, spiced pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake. Taste Fall: 200 Central Ave., (914) 686-9000. Crabtree Kittle House, Chappaqua: Long Island Cheese Pumpkin with Heritage Pork Lardo and Sage are on the menu at t his Chappaqua mainstay where farm to table reigns supreme. Taste Fall: 11 Kittle Rd…

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DV Home Cooking: Chappaqua Mom Gets Creative With Granola DV Home Cooking: Chappaqua Mom Gets Creative With Granola
DV Home Cooking: Chappaqua Mom Gets Creative With Granola DV Home Cooking is a series devoted to readers and their recipes. All we ask is that you're a home cook, not a professional chef. Got a favorite dish you want to share? Send it, along with the story behind it, to DVHomeCooking@dailyvoice.com. Home Cook: Susan Rubin, Chappaqua, blogger at drsusanrubin.com Back Story: "I’m really picky about ingredient integrity. My kids and I always read the labels on food we buy at the store. It's what got us making our own granola. I knew I had to make my own from scratch for it to be good. We now give it out for teacher gifts as well as make it a lot…

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by Susan Rubin
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Who Knew Mute Swans Were Such Coastal Pests? Who Knew Mute Swans Were Such Coastal Pests?
Who Knew Mute Swans Were Such Coastal Pests? The coastal regions of the tristate area are home to many attractive, iconic birds. Perhaps none is so loved and admired as the graceful Mute Swan, which can be frequently spotted paddling in small groups near the shore.  Despite these swans' fixture in the local avian community, many may be surprised to learn that this was not always the case. Unlike Tundra and Trumpeter Swans, the Mute Swan is not native to North America, and was released along the Eastern Seaboard in the late 19th century.  Originally found across Europe and parts of Asia, the Mute Swan is considered a symbol of beauty, …

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by William Haffey
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Where's Your Favorite Haunted House, Fairfield County? Where's Your Favorite Haunted House, Fairfield County?
Where's Your Favorite Haunted House, Fairfield County? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Got a favorite haunted house in your neighborhood that you return to year after year? Let us know. We'd love to hear about where you go -- or if you, yourself, decorate. Send photos and any other details to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com by 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 (the sooner the better!) and we'll look into.

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Bridge View Tavern Shoots For Win In DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest Bridge View Tavern Shoots For Win In DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest
Bridge View Tavern Shoots For Win In DVlicious Craft Beer Bar Contest SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- In the mood for a cold one?  Westchester County has become quite the craft beer bar scene, stepping up its suds game and offering residents a host of “hoppy” options. We asked for the best in the county; you gave us your picks. Now, five finalists are competing in our “DVlicious Best Craft Beer Bar in Westchester County” contest. Each has been profiled this week. Raise your glass and drink in the following; then click on your favorite. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. The winner will receive a framed DVlicious cert…

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Where's Your Favorite Haunted House, Dutchess? Where's Your Favorite Haunted House, Dutchess?
Where's Your Favorite Haunted House, Dutchess? DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Got a favorite haunted house in your neighborhood that you return to year after year? Let us know. We'd love to hear about where you go -- or if you, yourself, decorate. Send photos and any other details to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com by 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 (the sooner the better!) and we'll look into.

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