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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

DV Home Cooking: Westchester Health Expert Dishes Up Cauliflower Risotto TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- 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: Jacqui Justice, Tuckahoe, N.Y., Director of Nutrition, NY Health and Wellness in Harrison Recipe: Cauliflower Risotto "This savory side dish will definitely satisfy your 'carb tooth' without any of the bloat which is why I love to make it." Ingredients: 1 bag riced cauliflower (available at Trader Joe's) 1 large sweet …

by Jacqui Justice

07/10/2016

Lifestyle

Planning An Event? Area Hospitality Expert Advises Concentrating On Details WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- With wedding and party season in full swing, Jim Lopolito of Jim Lopolito Hospitality Productions advises seeking professional help. While he encourages people to participate and add their own stamp to their events, he strongly urges folks to hire someone -- especially for a wedding -- so they can relax and enjoy their party -- and let someone else deal with the details. Lopolito, who has been managing events for many years, said said most people have no idea of the demand and the difficulties that exist with planning a big celebration. "The time that it tak…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/09/2016

Lifestyle

Be Frank: DVlicious Voting Begins For 'Best Hot Dogs in Westchester' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- No one would dispute we've hit the "dog days" of summer, thanks to this week's unrelenting heat. Which leads to thoughts of where to go for a sloppy, smothered with mustard (and/or sauerkraut) hot dog. You gave us your frank opinions -- pun intended -- for our ongoing DVlicious contest and four nominees have been chosen. Start voting, Westchester. Profiles on each will run the week of Monday, July 18. You have until 4 p.m. Thursday, July 28 to cast your ballot. Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Our DVlicious "Best Hot…

by Daily Voice

07/08/2016

Business

Mamaroneck Yoga Studio Takes 'Om' Outdoors MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Respecting tradition is key at Tovami Yoga in Mamaroneck. "There are many yoga studios offering many different things, but we are trying to keep yoga at its roots and continue to grow and learn as the ancient tradition grows and changes with new findings," said Owner Tobi Kundid, a local resident. The mom of two said she chose to open her studio overlooking the harbor in January as a way to cater to the area's need. "Over two years ago, Yoga Sanctuary, a local yoga studio, had closed and the community was still mourning its loss," she explained. &qu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/08/2016

Events

Westchester Arts Organization Plans Victorian Bash In Hawthorne HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Ever wish you could travel back to Victorian times? Now you can thanks to the Victorian Social Affair, a Victorian Steampunk and Cosplay festival, being held for the first time on Sunday, July 10 at 2 p.m. at Hida Japanese Restaurant and Garden at 6 Saw Mill River Rd. in Hawthorne. The event is a creation of Marrow Arts, a White Plains-based producer of artistic themed events. Guests are invited to dress in their best Victorian, Steampunk, Cosplay or other worldly attire and mingle in Hida’s magical garden where costumed characters, dancers and musicians will be on hand. Th…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/08/2016

Neighbors

Ho-Ho-Kus Resident Offers Helping Hand To Pups In Need HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Christine Devereaux, along with a group of friends, has turned her love of animals into a 5013c organization that helps families and their pets. The Ho-Ho-Kus resident, who grew up in Maywood with a menagerie of animals including, at one point a goat, a horse, raccoons, hamsters, turtles, birds, as well as dogs and cats, said she's always had a love for two and four-legged friends and a strong belief that every pet deserves food, shelter, and love. It's why she and ten others helped form Companion Animal Advocates (CAA) in 2008. The Hillsdale-based group is dedicated to t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/07/2016

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Rockland's Peter X. Kelly Preps For Piermont's Bastille Day This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group. PIERMONT, N.Y. -- Next Saturday, July 16th, the Town of Piermont will hold its annual Bastille Day Celebration. Piermont Avenue will be closed to all traffic and the street will be lined with French-themed food and fun. From a reenactment of the storming of the Bastille to attendees dressed in period clothing, the day sponsored by the Piermont Chamber of Commerce, will be chez french!! Our menus at both Xaviars at Piermont and The Freelance Café will be totally devoted to cuisine Francaise and will incl…

by Peter X. Kelly

07/07/2016

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Hudson Valley Chef Peter X. Kelly Preps For Bastille Day This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group. Next Saturday, July 16th, the Town of Piermont will hold its annual Bastille Day Celebration. Piermont Avenue will be closed to all traffic and the street will be lined with French-themed food and fun. From a reenactment of the storming of the Bastille to attendees dressed in period clothing, the day sponsored by the Piermont Chamber of Commerce, will be chez french!! Our menus at both Xaviars at Piermont and The Freelance Café will be totally devoted to cuisine Francaise and will include all the Bistro…

by Peter X. Kelly

07/07/2016

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Rockland Chef Peter X. Kelly Preps For Bastille Day This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group. Next Saturday, July 16th, the Town of Piermont will hold its annual Bastille Day Celebration. Piermont Avenue will be closed to all traffic and the street will be lined with French-themed food and fun. From a reenactment of the storming of the Bastille to attendees dressed in period clothing, the day sponsored by the Piermont Chamber of Commerce, will be chez french!! Our menus at both Xaviars at Piermont and The Freelance Café will be totally devoted to cuisine Francaise and will include all the Bistro…

by Peter X. Kelly

07/07/2016

Lifestyle

X-Planations: Westchester Chef Peter X. Kelly Preps For Bastille Day This column is a continuing series by Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group. Next Saturday, July 16th, the Town of Piermont will hold its annual Bastille Day Celebration. Piermont Avenue will be closed to all traffic and the street will be lined with French-themed food and fun. From a reenactment of the storming of the Bastille to attendees dressed in period clothing, the day sponsored by the Piermont Chamber of Commerce, will be chez french!! Our menus at both Xaviars at Piermont and The Freelance Café will be totally devoted to cuisine Francaise and will include all the Bistro…

by Peter X. Kelly

07/07/2016

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