Sarah Karnasiewicz

1 week ago | wsj.com | Sarah Karnasiewicz

Everyone’s heard of writer’s block—but what about cook’s block? In her new book, “Dinner,” the British cookbook author Meera Sodha chronicles her comeback from just that sort of culinary rut. After years of feeding a family and creating recipes for a living, she writes, the spark petered out: “I lost my love for food. I didn’t want to shop. I didn’t want to cook.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Sarah Karnasiewicz

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Dec 23, 2024 | wsj.com | Sarah Karnasiewicz

Looking for that NYC winter magic you’ve seen in the movies? So is everybody else. Here’s where to really find it, from cozy cafes to unobstructed (and affordable) skyline views. Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 02:01This article is in your queue. Whether it’s the avenues awash in twinkling lights, sidewalks scented with evergreens or the buzz of revelers in their festive best, something about New York City at the holidays makes even mundane outings feel magical.

Dec 17, 2024 | wsj.com | Sarah Karnasiewicz

Sometimes you must be ruthless about relaxation, and never more so than in midwinter. Holiday sparkle dims quick if you don’t insist on a breather now and then. Why not begin at the breakfast table? Whether welcoming house guests or easing the aftereffects of an office party, seize the opportunity for a leisurely start. The food needn’t be fussy—that’s just more work—but it should feel special and stick-to-the-ribs. I find a riff on an old-fashioned toad-in-the-hole never fails.

Nov 8, 2024 | wsj.com | Sarah Karnasiewicz

Rituals make mornings kinder. I switch the radio station on before starting the kettle and reflexively reach for my favorite mug. Breakfast might be a quiet bowl of yogurt and granola, or a muffin from the coffee cart. It’s the habit that soothes. Still, for me, no day-starter comforts as much as a soft-boiled egg with slender toast “soldiers” for dipping. It’s old-fashioned and just a bit fussy—the egg cup! the little spoon!—nostalgic and also timeless.