Hello friends.
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
I’m Della. I hail from the sunshine state – that would be Florida! As the baby of the household I demand daily playtime and really don’t have time to worry about my meals. I do love butter though.