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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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Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Gourmet Store Proves Love Is In The Air - And Behind The Counter RIVERSIDE, Conn. -- Love is practically baked into every cookie and cupcake at Aux Délices, with locations in Riverside, Greenwich, Darien and Westport. And not just because Valentine's Day is a mere two days away. It's because many of the staff here met and married as a result of working at one of the gourmet food store's four locations. The family-owned business, founded by married couple -- Gregory Addonizio and Debra Ponzek -- has been going strong since 1995 when the first location opened in Riverside. The two, married 20 years, met at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Par…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Scarsdale, NY

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Scarsdale Shops Offer 'Love-ly' Valentine's Day Gifts SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- It's an annual dilemma -- what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? For those short on time we've rounded up a list beyond the usual chocolate and flowers. Even better -- especially with the never-ending who-knows-if-it-will-snow-or-not forecast -- our list keeps you close to home. At Current Home, you'll find a variety of love-inspired items. Among them: Diamondocity heart artwork made with Swarovski crystals, heart, love or lips candles, acrylic magnetic picture frames in various colors; and an acrylic tic-tac-toe set with x's and lips which can be customiz…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY

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Tarrytown Shops Offer Red-Hot Gifts For Valentine's Day TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- It's an annual dilemma -- what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? For those short on time we've rounded up a list beyond the usual chocolate and flowers. Even better -- especially with the never-ending who-knows-if-it-will-snow-or-not forecast -- our list keeps you close Pure Mountain Oil: Satisfy your honey's sweet tooth with blood orange olive oil and chocolate dark balsamic vinegar or go for some heat with the Chipolote olive oil and raspberry dark balsamic. There are lots of choices at this family-run business -- and lots of samples. Love it: 11 N. Broa…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Stamford, CT

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This Valentine's Day, Keep The 'Love' In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Forget the mall for Valentine's Day. Stamford has enough local businesses to keep the "love" local. Here's a sample of gifts. Stamford-based CAROLEE Jewelry has a very sparkling, very red Red Hearts collection as well as a new Gemstone Gardens line. Love it: www.carolee.com; also try Stamford's Lord & Taylor. How can you not love a mother/son business, especially when part of the proceeds go toward charity? Stamford residents Stevie D'Andrea and his mom. Sandy, run Jewels For Hope where the motto is "Look Great and Donate!" Among the popular items for Valentine…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Bronxville, NY

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Bronxville Shops Feature Red Hot Gifts For Valentine's Day BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- It's an annual dilemma -- what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? For those short on time we've rounded up a list beyond the usual chocolate and flowers. Even better -- especially with the never-ending who-knows-if-it-will-snow-or-not forecast -- our list keeps you close to home. Weezie D: Blush tones are the new up-and-coming color, though red wins hearts for Valenine's Day. At Weezie D, you'll find a riot of colors on a variety of women's wear, from T-shirts to dresses. Love it: 15 Park Place, (914) 337-1008, www.weezied.com/. Dobbs & Bishop: Get…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Ridgefield, CT

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Ridgefield Wine Owner Shares Valentine's Day Vintages RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- It's Valentine's Day on Saturday, Ridgefield. What are you drinking? Aris DiGiulio, owner of Ridgefield's Village Wine and Spirits, offers the following suggestions: Villa Jolanda Prosecco Valentine’s Day Bottle ($10.49): "This is a fresh, easy drinking, dry sparkling wine that comes in a fun bottle designed for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy this on its own as an aperitif or pair with appetizers." Castiglion Del Bosco 2011 Rosso di Montalcino ($19.99): "A well-balanced, nicely structured, truly special Italian red wine from Tuscany, it earned a score of 91 points fro…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Rivertowns, NY

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Still Shopping For Valentine's Day? The Rivertowns Offer Red Hot Options RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. -- You've still got time Valentine's Day shoppers...but with the cold coming and more snow on the way, don't you want to make it easier on yourself? Here, a sampling of "love-ly" gifts you don't have to travel far to find. Audrey's Gifts & Home Accessories has heart-shaped soaps, heart-shaped necklaces and lots of other home goods like serving trays, bowls and Thymes lotions. Love it: 103 Main St., Dobbs Ferry, (914) 231-7820, www.audreyshome.com/. Heart jewelry -- earrings and necklaces in particular -- as well as heart soaps and warm hats and scarves are popular s…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Scarsdale, NY

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Chocolate Works Scarsdale Fulfills Your Every Wish For Valentine's Day SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- If you're not thinking chocolate yet for Valentine's Day, now's the time. Everything you need, want, or could have imagined dipped, coated, or filled with chocolate is available at Chocolate Works Scarsdale where Manager Sofia Pell estimates more than 300 pounds of chocolate will be made -- and sold. The holiday is typically the store's busiest single retail day. Among the top sellers: Chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate hearts, truffles and anything sold in one of the store's heart-shaped boxes. All chocolate, except those made with nuts, are produced in th…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Yorktown, NY

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Yorktown Experts Share Secrets To Lasting Intimacy YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- With Valentine's Day approaching and love in the air, wouldn't everyone, especially the long-married among us, like to know the secrets to lasting intimacy? Yorktown Heights residents (and married couple) Patricia Johnson and Mark Michaels, the authors of four books on relationships and sexuality, offer the following secrets to great relationships: Love is Profound Interest If you’ve been together for a while, chances are you’re less thoughtful, less focused on your beloved, and less appreciative. You have the power to change this and recreate some of what it wa…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/12/2015

Mahopac, NY

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Putnam Restaurants Serve Romance, Specials, For Valentine's Day PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Worried you may have missed the boat on reservations this Valentine's Day? Think again. Many eateries are offering specials that extend to Friday and Sunday. Here, some area options. Dish, Mahopac: How does lavender creme brulle sound? Or red velvet cake? Those are just some of the decadent options (dessert, we know) offered on the Valentine's Day menu. Other dishes include winter oysters, beet and ginger soup, duck tacos and wild striped bass. There are a few seats left for Saturday but Friday is wide open -- and offers the same great a la carte menu. Seal the D…

by Jeanne Muchnick

02/11/2015

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