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

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?