One week later and I’m already feeling reflective…classic Sarah. A little over a week ago I walked across a stage to receive my undergraduate degree. Moved my tassel to the left, threw my cap in the air, and celebrated the end of my educational journey at Gonzaga University. It feels surreal but truthfully the emotions… Continue reading Pressing Pause On This Moment.
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Food Scene on the Rise in Spokane, WA
As we close out the semester, I wanted to share some spots you can’t miss in Spokane. As I have become more familiar with this city, I’ve been able to seek out the incredible food scene. And let me tell ya, it’s kind of unbelievable… My first experience with the food scene in Spokane was… Continue reading Food Scene on the Rise in Spokane, WA
All my love to Breakfast
It’s crazy what recovery can do for the way you look at meals. I used to fear eating in the morning as that would result in “bloating” to start the day. However, my energy levels, hormones, and digestion suffered greatly from not starting my day with enough fuel. Slowly implementing breakfast into my routine was… Continue reading All my love to Breakfast
The Elevated Caprese
I must admit this is one of my favorites. The classics never get old for a reason! While studying abroad in Florence, Italy, my host mom made caprese all the time as an afternoon aperitivo. Alongside an Aperol spritz, caprese was the best snack as it was full of flavor and not overly filling. Caprese… Continue reading The Elevated Caprese
Lemon Pesto Pollo
My favorite meals growing up were pasta paired with any protein. Which is why this is what I like to call the ultimate comfort meal. A night of pesto pasta is simply the way to my heart. After any bad day, this day could turn it around!This is a pesto recipe that I’ve finally perfected… Continue reading Lemon Pesto Pollo
Honey Caramelized Fig Salad
The sun is shining in Spokane and my itch to start cooking summer-themed meals is in full force! During the warmer months, I tend to cook with what’s in season at the grocery store or even at farmer’s markets. As I was reflecting on how my cooking abilities have evolved from last summer, I was… Continue reading Honey Caramelized Fig Salad
5 Tips For Grocery Shopping On A Budget
It’s no secret how stressful budgeting can be and especially speaking as a college student, this is a game I’m constantly playing. As inflation continues to rise and prices skyrocket, grocery shopping has become more of an activity that I dread. Loading up the cart with all the essentials just seems to hurt my credit… Continue reading 5 Tips For Grocery Shopping On A Budget
How to Hold a Social Media presence
If you’re like me, all of your socials are LOADED with cooking accounts. They tend to follow the same themes to keep relevant with trends and such. Entering the social media world can be very very very very scary. I just recently started posting my content to the internet (not just my close friends) and… Continue reading How to Hold a Social Media presence
Who is Cookin Mug?
Hello! My name is Sarah Mug and I’m a 22-year-old from Sonoma County, California. From as far back as I can remember, cooking and spending time together at the dinner table have been an integral part of my family. I grew up around Arabic cuisine as my dad’s side of the family is originally from… Continue reading Who is Cookin Mug?