Hi.

I’m Emily.

My kitchen adventures take place in sunny Flagstaff, Arizona.

By day, I’m a staff member at Northern Arizona University.

My free time is spent cooking, gardening, enjoying the great outdoors + squeezing kitties!

Oat&Sesame is a place to share recipes, promote conversation and conjure up some creative inspirations!

Food Philosophy
I believe in lots of fresh food, dairy and meats as a condiment rather than a meal + sweets in moderation.

As a gardener, I believe in eating a mostly plant-based diet and spending as much time as you can outdoors in the sunshine. Exercise is key – especially if you’re a food blogger creating and eating for a living!

How do I stay trim and healthy? FOOD. EXERCISE. SLEEP. + furry friends
FOOD = Pay attention to portion size – vegetables should always be the largest serving on your plate. YOU ARE what YOU EAT!

EXERCISE = Stay committed to a variety of weekly workouts. Mine include: hiking, walking to work, HIIT, Piloxing, Barre, kickboxing, weight training and yoga.

SLEEP = 8 hours, always.

Cats | having a furry friend keeps me smiling

I’m Rootbeer (Rooty for short). I’m a desert kitty – Arizona to be precise. In my retirement years I’ve earned quite a reputation as a household food critic. I love peas, asparagus & long drinks from the bathroom faucet.RIP