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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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Want To Do Dinner Better? Larchmont Mom Has A New Meal Service Solution Want To Do Dinner Better? Larchmont Mom Has A New Meal Service Solution
Want To Do Dinner Better? Larchmont Mom Has A New Meal Service Solution LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- A mom (and homegrown chef) who values the ritual of the nightly family dinner but understands the challenges -- she has two small kids -- has started a new healthy, organic, locally-sourced meal-kit delivery service for families in lower Westchester. Simply Gather is the brainchild of Larchmont resident Caren Weintraub, who has a Masters in Public Health and always dreamed of marrying her passions for food and health to help people live better lives. She is launching the business -- it officially starts its food deliveries the week of April 24 -- with her husband and busi…

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Villaggio's Of Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Official Opening Villaggio's Of Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Official Opening
Villaggio's Of Dobbs Ferry Celebrates Official Opening DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. --  Let the pasta flow. Robyn and Danny Santiago, proprietors of the new Villagio's of Dobbs Ferry, held their official ribbon cutting on Saturday, April 23. They were joined by Mayor Hartley S. Connett and Paul Feiner, Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh. This is Villaggio’s second location; the first is in Hartsdale. (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) At the event, the husband and wife owners expressed their appreciation for the support they've received within the past two months of being open and are happy to have received the seal of approval from Mayor Connett. …

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Fire Up The Paella: New Catering Company Opens In Fairfield Fire Up The Paella: New Catering Company Opens In Fairfield
Fire Up The Paella: New Catering Company Opens In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn.— If you like paella, you're going to love the offerings at the new Fire & Rice in Fairfield. The catering company, headed by culinary entrepreneur and Fairfield native Glenn Michael Tatangelo, specializes in the Spanish dish which uses traditional techniques and ingredients including rice from the Valencia region of Spain as well as Spanish saffron.  Preparing paella is part performance art as the chef mixes the ingredients over an open flame in front of guests at parties, corporate events, festivals and farmers’ markets throughout the county. “We make paella just like S…

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Shelton's Stone Gardens Cut Flowers Expects A Blooming Spring Shelton's Stone Gardens Cut Flowers Expects A Blooming Spring
Shelton's Stone Gardens Cut Flowers Expects A Blooming Spring SHELTON, Conn. -- You kind of have to see them to believe them but the flowers at Stone Gardens Cut Flowers are just beginning to show off their spring glory. The 3-year-old Shelton flower farm, which works alongside the family-run Stone Gardens Farm, offers Connecticut home grown vegetables, meat, and poultry along with a flower CSA which runs from mid-July to mid-September.  You can purchase a weekly or biweekly bouquets or a DIY bucket share for either pickup at the farm or local delivery to a few select locations in Fairfield County. The farm also offers design services for events, flow…

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Who Has Fairfield County's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest Who Has Fairfield County's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest
Who Has Fairfield County's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn -- Who has Fairfield County's best pizza?  Five eateries are in the running -- chosen by you. Profiles on each have run; recaps below.  Coalhouse Pizza, Stamford Colony Grill, Stamford, Fairfield, Norwalk Fire Engine Pizza, Bridgeport Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, Fairfield, Danbury Tarry Lodge, Westport Voting ends 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27.  You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. 

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Rooted Plow: Moms Team Up To Create Ridgefield-Centric Gifts Rooted Plow: Moms Team Up To Create Ridgefield-Centric Gifts
Rooted Plow: Moms Team Up To Create Ridgefield-Centric Gifts RIDGEFIELD, Conn. —  When Diana Arfine’s friend relocated from Ridgefield last winter, she sent her off with a custom “subway-style” print featuring popular Ridgefield landmarks. The stylized print was such a hit with everyone who saw it that an idea was born. That led to a discussion with Leslie Realander, her sister-in-law, about how the two might have a business on their hands. The result is The Rooted Plow, a Ridgefield-centric e-commerce retail site that celebrates the women's adopted hometown pride with apparel, home goods and gift items. Both women have a background that supports the…

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Hastings Meets Hollywood: Peter Dinklage & Elle Fanning Film Downtown Hastings Meets Hollywood: Peter Dinklage & Elle Fanning Film Downtown
Hastings Meets Hollywood: Peter Dinklage & Elle Fanning Film Downtown HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Peter Dinklage and Elle Fanning continue to be sighted around Hastings as they shoot their new film, "I Think We're Alone Now." (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) Shout out to Kelly Topilnycky and Hastings Downtown 10706 Facebook page for all the great photos. Got a film tip? Send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

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Chappaqua's BobbySue's Nuts Wins Awards For New Savory Combinations Chappaqua's BobbySue's Nuts Wins Awards For New Savory Combinations
Chappaqua's BobbySue's Nuts Wins Awards For New Savory Combinations CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- BobbySue's Nuts, a Chappaqua-based family business, has received Gold and Silver SOFI awards from the Specialty Food Association in advance of this summer's Fancy Food show. (Go HERE for earlier story.) The "nutty' business swept the top two spots in the ultra-competitive Savory Snacks category. The Gold Award went to "Everything Goes Nuts," a take on the everything bagel -- think sesame, poppy, onion, garlic, salt and spices with the added crunch of almonds, cashews, and pecans. The Silver Award went to "Nuts Over Olives," a savory mix of almond…

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Who Has Rockland's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest Who Has Rockland's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest
Who Has Rockland's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Who has Rockland's best pizza?  Two eateries are in the running -- chosen by you. Profiles on each have run; recaps below. Martio's, Nanuet Nanuet Hotel, Nanuet  Voting ends 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27.  You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. 

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Who Has Putnam's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest Who Has Putnam's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest
Who Has Putnam's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Who has Putnam County's best pizza? Three eateries are in the running -- chosen by you. Profiles on each have run; recaps below. Gaetano Pizza, Brewster Marios Ristorante and Pizzeria, Mahopac Sauro's Town Square Pizza Cafe, Patterson Voting ends 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27.  You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. 

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