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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

Politics

DV Decision: Has The Media Coverage Been Fair To Both Candidates? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With Donald J. Trump calling out the media for what he perceives as unfair coverage of his campaign, we're wondering what you think: Is the media to blame for the stories coming out of the Republican and Democratic camps? In recent days Trump has stepped up his anti-media campaign saying he's not running against "crooked Hillary," he's running against the "crooked media." Politicians on both side of the aisle have, in the past, been known to complain about media scrutiny, accusing journalists of being biased. Hillary Clinton, for her part, is n…

by Daily Voice

08/15/2016

Politics

DV Decision: Has The Media Coverage Been Fair To Both Candidates? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- With Donald J. Trump calling out the media for what he perceives as unfair coverage of his campaign, we're wondering what you think: Is the media to blame for the stories coming out of the Republican and Democratic camps? In recent days Trump has stepped up his anti-media campaign saying he's not running against "crooked Hillary," he's running against the "crooked media." Politicians on both side of the aisle have, in the past, been known to complain about media scrutiny, accusing journalists of being biased. Hillary Clinton, for her part, is not i…

by Daily Voice

08/15/2016

Lifestyle

Westport's Bartaco Vies For Win In DVlicious Waterfront Dining Contest WESTPORT, Conn. -- It’s hard to resist the summertime combo of sipping and noshing outdoors, especially when it's served with a scenic waterfront view. You gave us six of your top Fairfield County picks for our DVlicious "Best Waterfront Dining" contest, each of which is being profiled this week. Read below for a brief profile, then vote. Voting continues until 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Winners will receive a framed certificate along with the honor of having the most coveted alfresco table. bartaco, Westport Why It's Waterfront Wor…

by Daily Voice

08/15/2016

Lifestyle

Bartaco In Port Chester Vies For Win In DVlicious Outdoor Dining Contest PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- It’s hard to resist the summertime combo of sipping and noshing outdoors. All you need is some sun (or shade) and your choice of a secluded patio, sidewalk seating, waterside dining or a rooftop deck -- and someone else doing the cooking, cleaning and serving. You gave us five of your top Westchester County picks for our DVlicious "Best Outdoor Dining" contest, each of which is being highlighted this week. Read below for a brief profile, then vote. Voting continues until 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Winners will re…

by Daily Voice

08/15/2016

Lifestyle

Le Jardin In Edgewater Shoots For Top Spot In DVlicious Contest EDGEWATER, N.J. -- It’s hard to resist the summertime combo of sipping and noshing outdoors. All you need is some sun (or shade) and your choice of a secluded patio, sidewalk seating or a rooftop deck -- and someone else doing the cooking, cleaning and serving. You gave us five of your top Bergen County picks for our DVlicious "Best Outdoor Dining" contest, each of which is being highlighted this week. Read below for a brief profile, then vote. Voting continues until 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Winners will receive a framed certifica…

by Daily Voice

08/15/2016

Events

Former Millwood Resident Pens Comic Novel About Crazy Work World CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Janet Garber, a former Millwood resident, has taken her life experiences as a Chief Human Resources Officer and turned it into comic novel."Dream Job, Wacky Adventures Of An HR Manager" follows protoganist Melanie Kohl who often feels she is running in place and getting nowhere, starting with her mind-numbing commute to work. As she heads inexorably towards a breakdown, hastened by the murder of her much hated boss and the appointment of an even more sinister and stupid replacement, she finally flies off the wheel and catapults into the arms of a handsome strange…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/14/2016

Lifestyle

DV Home Cooking: Montvale Cook Makes Scones 'Sweeter' By Adding Yogurt DV Home Cooking is 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: Jo Ann DiGiacomo, Montvale, N.J. "Growing up I used to cook a lot with my grandfather. This is where I get my love of cooking. Baking is one of my favorites! The only thing is that a lot of baked goods are high in fat and calories. I work to 'healthify' some of our favorite recipes. A lot of my healthier recipe versions are featured on a Faceboo…

by Jo Ann DiGiacomo

08/14/2016

Lifestyle

Watching Long-Legged Waders Is Birder's Delight In Summer As we slough through the dog days of summer, high temperatures and little rain often reduce bird activity to zero. In forests throughout the area, most birds are only active for a short while around sunrise and sunset, rapidly dashing about before the sun gets too high. This season typically prompts birders to venture towards the coast, where birds are still plenty visible during the day. Aside from the ubiquitous gulls, the most common birds seen along the coast are the stately waders that scour the shallows for fish and invertebrates. Waders, which include herons, egrets, and ibises, ar…

by William Haffey

08/13/2016

Neighbors

Stressed Out? Try Practicing Mindfulness, Says Larchmont Studio Owner LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Mindfulness seems to be a buzzword of late, but for Cheryl Brause, it's a way of life. The former investment banker turned lawyer found, after having three kids, that, like most busy moms, the need for relaxation was key to her well-being. This led her deeper into practicing yoga and meditation and, eventually, to studying meditation. Now, others like her looking for peace and quiet, have a place to go with her Larchmont practice 2bpresent. The studio opened in January, 2016 and offers a series of programs including classes in meditation, mindfulness and mantra. Brause wo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/12/2016

Lifestyle

Stamford Chef Credits Teamwork For Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Nod STAMFORD, Conn. -- It takes a village to be a chef. So explains Robin Selden of Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning who admits she relies on her entire team to help please clients' palettes. The Stamford resident was named a "2016 Innovative Chef" by the Greenwich Wine + Food Festival and says she's truly humbled and grateful to her staff at MSC. Selden says "it's been a whopper of a year" as she was also named Chef of the Year by the International Caterers Association. The first-time nominee says she gets her cooking inspiration from reading a lot of food, trav…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/12/2016

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