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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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Norwalk Chef Serves Up Crowd Pleasing Chicken For Labor Day Holiday Norwalk Chef Serves Up Crowd Pleasing Chicken For Labor Day Holiday
Norwalk Chef Serves Up Crowd Pleasing Chicken For Labor Day Holiday NORWALK, Conn. -- Labor Day weekend is so close you can almost taste it. Which is why we went to Damon Daye, a Norwalk native and self-taught private chef, for a crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you're grilling in, going out or simply chilling, Daye says his below recipe, designed per chicken, makes for an easy holiday weekend meal. Sweet & Zesty Rosemary & Garlic Grilled Whole Chicken  Ingredients: 1/2 cup Olive oil 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp Honey 5-6 cloves Garlic, finely chopped and mashed (use side of knife or large spoon to mash) or you can buy chopped garlic in a jar fro…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Lifestyle
Ridgefield Meat Expert Serves Up Ribs For Labor Day Weekend Treat Ridgefield Meat Expert Serves Up Ribs For Labor Day Weekend Treat
Ridgefield Meat Expert Serves Up Ribs For Labor Day Weekend Treat RIDGEFIELD, N.J. -- Ready to fire up the grill this weekend and get in your last gasps of summer? We went to Meat Master -- and Ridgefield resident -- Pat LaFrieda of Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors in North Bergen for some "hot" tips. Below, he showcases a recipe for Heineken Light Braised Baby Back Pork Ribs. "The taste of malty hops and fruity yeast balance well with the fatty, flavorful pork," he told Daily Voice. "The aroma of new leather, honey and summer flowers perk up this special edition barbecue sauce that packs a spicy punch." Baby Back Pork Ribs  2 F…

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X-Planations: Chef Peter X. Kelly Chills Out On Martha's Vineyard X-Planations: Chef Peter X. Kelly Chills Out On Martha's Vineyard
X-Planations: Chef Peter X. Kelly Chills Out On Martha's Vineyard This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group which runs every Thursday. On an absolute spur of the moment my wife, Rica, and I had an opportunity to run up to Martha’s Vineyard for a long weekend. As it turned out it was probably the best weekend weather-wise of the summer.  The offer to visit the Vineyard came at about 1:30 am Wednesday evening at which point I called Rica and asked if she could jump on a flight out of Westchester airport at 10:30 the next morning and travel with a friend of ours. After an initial “are you crazy”, she said she's lov…

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by Peter X. Kelly
Lifestyle
West Nyack Nutritionist Serves Up Healthy Back To School Lunch Ideas West Nyack Nutritionist Serves Up Healthy Back To School Lunch Ideas
West Nyack Nutritionist Serves Up Healthy Back To School Lunch Ideas WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- School's about to start, and that means thinking lunch! We went to West Nyack resident Taylor D’Anna, a dietitian at Northern Manor Multicare Center.in Nanuet and creator of @taylor.made.nutrition for ideas on how to pack healthy meals your kids won't swap with someone else's in the cafeteria. Keep It Colorful: We eat with our eyes and kids are no different. Packing a lunch with vibrantly colored fruits and veggies creates a visually appealing meal. (Not to mention, they will be getting a variety of essential vitamins and minerals!). Try packing their lunches in a contai…

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X-Planations: Piermont Chef Peter X. Kelly Chills Out On Martha's Vineyard X-Planations: Piermont Chef Peter X. Kelly Chills Out On Martha's Vineyard
X-Planations: Piermont Chef Peter X. Kelly Chills Out On Martha's Vineyard This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group which runs every Thursday. PIERMONT, N.Y. -- On an absolute spur of the moment my wife, Rica, and I had an opportunity to run up to Martha’s Vineyard for a long weekend. As it turned out it was probably the best weekend weather-wise of the summer.  The offer to visit the Vineyard came at about 1:30 am Wednesday evening at which point I called Rica and asked if she could jump on a flight out of Westchester airport at 10:30 the next morning and travel with a friend of ours. After an initial “are you crazy”, …

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Monroe's Mason Jar Donates Clothing To Domestic Violence Victims Monroe's Mason Jar Donates Clothing To Domestic Violence Victims
Monroe's Mason Jar Donates Clothing To Domestic Violence Victims MONROE, Conn. -- The owners of a Monroe boutique recently made a generous donation of new clothing to support local victims of domestic violence. Sisters Lori Miller and Courtney DeLallo, who opened The Mason Jar in October, 2015, recently gave more than $2,000 worth of new apparel including jeans, sweaters, dresses and tops in a variety of sizes to the Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice (CFJ). CFJ serves victims of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse in six local communities including Monroe, Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Stratford and Trumbull. Miller and DeLallo recently…

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DVlicious Asks: What's Fairfield County's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant? DVlicious Asks: What's Fairfield County's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant?
DVlicious Asks: What's Fairfield County's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- What's your favorite restaurant to enjoy with your kids? Our DVlicious contest continues with the top kid-friendly eateries in the county. Send your nominations to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Five places will be chosen and highlighted, with the winner receiving a DVlicious certificate and bragging rights to being a family foodie favorite.

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DVlicious Asks: What's Passaic County's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant? DVlicious Asks: What's Passaic County's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant?
DVlicious Asks: What's Passaic County's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant? PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- What's your favorite restaurant to enjoy with your kids? Our DVlicious contest continues with the top kid-friendly eateries in the county. Send your nominations to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Three places will be chosen and highlighted, with the winner receiving a DVlicious certificate and bragging rights to being a family foodie favorite.

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DVlicious Asks: What's Your Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant, Westchester? DVlicious Asks: What's Your Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant, Westchester?
DVlicious Asks: What's Your Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurant, Westchester? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- What's your favorite restaurant to enjoy with your kids? Our DVlicious contest continues with the top kid-friendly eateries in the county. Send your nominations to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Five places will be chosen and highlighted, with the winner receiving a DVlicious certificate and bragging rights to being a family foodie favorite.

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DVlicious Asks: What's Your Favorite Family Friendly Restaurant, Rockland? DVlicious Asks: What's Your Favorite Family Friendly Restaurant, Rockland?
DVlicious Asks: What's Your Favorite Family Friendly Restaurant, Rockland? ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- What's your favorite restaurant to enjoy with your kids? Our DVlicious contest continues with the top kid-friendly eateries in the county. Send your nominations to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Three places will be chosen and highlighted, with the winner receiving a DVlicious certificate and bragging rights to being a family foodie favorite.

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