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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

Clean, Cook & Reheat Safely This Thanksgiving, Says Westchester Health Dept Before you cook your bird this Thanksgiving, the Westchester County Health Department offers the following safe holiday cooking tips. *** Clean: The number one tip to safely prepare your holiday meal in your home is to keep everything clean. Thoroughly wash hands with water and soap for 20 seconds (hum the Happy Birthday song twice ) before and after handling any food. Make sure your little chefs do the same. Use paper towels to dry hands and surfaces. Rags and sponges can spread bacteria around your kitchen. Wash all food-contact surfaces (cutting boards, dishes, utensils, countertops) …

by Daily Voice

11/23/2017

Lifestyle

Tell Us Your Thanksgiving Traditions, Fairfield Happy Thanksgiving. How are you celebrating today? If your'e like most folks, you've got certain traditions -- 82 percent of Americans say they have special ones this holiday. According to MiLegacy, a new social network, 43 percent of Americans have food-related traditions, while another 39 percent have timeless family rituals. For many (34 percent) hearing family updates and stories is their favorite part while 63 percent say simply seeing family is enough. But with that comes a fair dose of dysfunction along with the cranberries and sweet potatoes. To that end,Twitter has a new hashtag…

by Daily Voice

11/23/2017

Business

Arts Mid-Hudson Opens Dutchess Pop-Up Featuring Local Artists More than 70 Hudson Valley artists have their work on display -- and for sale -- at the Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop in Poughkeepsie. The annual event offers a plethora of locally-produced goods including glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood products, prints, paintings, home decorating items, and more. The holiday boutique is closed Thanksgiving but is open Black Friday, Nov. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Regular shop hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arts Mid-Hudson is at 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F.

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/22/2017

Lifestyle

Do You Have Your Black Friday Game Plan, Orange County? Black Friday is here and retailers are touting deep discounts across every product category. But how do you know which deals are actually worth your time and money? Check out BlackFriday.com, the authority on all things Black Friday, with live updates and premium content to help you get the most out of the biggest shopping holiday of the year. What follows is an abbreviated list of do's and don'ts. The Best Things to Buy Smartphones: The newest models will likely come with gift cards or even be completely free with a trade-in. And with three new iPhones and the Google Pixel 2 debuting t…

by Daily Voice

11/22/2017

Lifestyle

Do You Have Your Black Friday Game Plan, Fort Lee? Black Friday is here and retailers are touting deep discounts across every product category. But how do you know which deals are actually worth your time and money? Check out BlackFriday.com, the authority on all things Black Friday, with live updates and premium content to help you get the most out of the biggest shopping holiday of the year. What follows is an abbreviated list of do's and don'ts. The Best Things to Buy Smartphones: The newest models will likely come with gift cards or even be completely free with a trade-in. And with three new iPhones and the Google Pixel 2 debuting t…

by Daily Voice

11/22/2017

Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Chef Plans Free Thanksgiving Brunch Sixth Year In Row Bonnie Saran, the chef/owner of Little Drunken Chef is, as is her tradition, opening the doors to her Mount Kisco restaurant on Thanksgiving day for those looking for camaraderie and a meal. For free. Come Thursday, Nov.23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. anyone who walks through the door will be treated to an early afternoon feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, chicken tikka masala, ham, dinner rolls, mimosas, apple pie, rice pudding, and more. This is Saran's sixth year of offering a complimentary brunch which began with Little Kebab Station, her first and smallest restaurant in 20…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/22/2017

Business

Norwalk Restaurant 'Spreads' Its Reach With New Greenwich Location GREENWICH, Conn. -- Talk about spreading the love. Sorry, we couldn't resist. The Spread, a South Norwalk restaurant known for its New American seasonal fare and neighborly vibe, is opening a second location -- soon (as in the next few weeks) -- in Greenwich. The six owners, who live locally (think Greenwich, Stamford, Westport and Norwalk) are deeply invested in the community -- and saw an opportunity with the 3,700-square-foot space at 18 W. Putnam Ave., the former site of Barcelona Wine Bar. Two of the co-owners, in fact, tended bar there years ago. In an earlier Daily Voice articl…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/22/2017

Lifestyle

Do You Have Your Black Friday Game Plan, Fairfield? Black Friday is here and retailers are touting deep discounts across every product category. But how do you know which deals are actually worth your time and money? Check out BlackFriday.com, the authority on all things Black Friday, with live updates and premium content to help you get the most out of the biggest shopping holiday of the year. What follows is an abbreviated list of do's and don'ts. The Best Things to Buy Smartphones: The newest models will likely come with gift cards or even be completely free with a trade-in. And with three new iPhones and the Google Pixel 2 debuting t…

by Daily Voice

11/22/2017

Lifestyle

Ready, Set, Shop: Yonkers Gears Up For Black Friday Ready to shop til you drop? Yonkers has you covered. The downtown area is already covered in holiday cheer with storefronts and streets sparkling with bright, festive lights. And yes, the 25-foot tree in Getty Square is up and ready for your Instgram selfie. Here's a sneak peek of some of what Yonkers is offering. Black Friday Sales Footaction (6 S Broadway): Markdown on most items. The Loop (20 Main St): 50 percent off hoodiees, boots, sneakers, women's, men's and kid's North Face Coats. Broadway 99 Plus (23 N Broadway): Grand Opening Sale on purses and winter items. Food & Beve…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/21/2017

Lifestyle

With A Name Like Gershwin ... 'Charlie Brown' Premieres In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. --- A big name in entertainment is behind the upcoming Charlie Brown Christmas Show at the Palace Theatre in Stamford. The show premieres Saturday, Nov. 25 courtesy of Todd Gershwin, a Rye, N.Y. resident and the nephew of the famous lyrical duo George and Ira Gershwin. As co-owner of the George Gershwin music business, the longtime producer has developed and produced numerous successful theatrical productions, Broadway shows, concerts and tours for various iconic brands. Being a Westchester resident he is intent on bringing the best caliber shows to local audiences. "…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/21/2017

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