Welcome! I'm Emily A. Francis
TAKE A VACATION FROM YOUR LIFE & JOIN ME IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.
Emily A. Francis has a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness, with a minor in nutrition and a Master's Degree in Human Performance.
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Since moving to the Mediterranean, Emily has been writing and filming a local column titled Emily in Malta for Oh My Malta, the tourism magazine owned by parent company Malta Today for more than five years. Last year was spent filming for Visit Malta, part of the Tourism Ministry of Malta, highlighting local farms, seasonal foods and local chefs and home cooks. This is in part to highlight and promote her forthcoming book, Seasons Of Malta: A Year-Round Guide to Local Produce, published through BDL books and sponsored by Visit Malta, releasing this year.
Seasons of Malta: a Year-Round Guide to Local Produce
Emily A. Francis has spent years immersed in life in Malta, building meaningful relationships with local farmers, growers, artisans, and communities while exploring the traditions that shape Mediterranean living. Through visits to farms, village festas, local markets, and family-run producers, she has developed a deep appreciation for the connection between seasonal food, culture, and wellbeing.
Her work across Malta has taken her beyond the kitchen and into the heart of the island’s agricultural and cultural landscape. Through interviews, storytelling, and collaborations with local organisations, Emily shines a light on the people preserving Malta’s culinary heritage and the importance of living in rhythm with the seasons.
Through her ongoing features, interviews, and media work, she shares the stories, produce, and traditions that define the Mediterranean way of life; celebrating simplicity, community, sustainability, and the joy of local food.
Her upcoming book, Seasons of Malta: A Year-Round Guide to Local Produce, is a reflection of that journey: a celebration of the island’s seasonal rhythms, vibrant produce, and the people who bring Malta’s food culture to life.
Seasons of Malta: A Year-Round Guide to Local Produce is published by BDL Publishers and sponsored by Visit Malta.
If you were offered the chance to change everything, would you take it?
I am here to inspire you to take control of your life & your happiness and start exploring a lifestyle that feeds both your body and your soul.
My Journey of Change
My name is Emily Francis and I am an American author, storyteller and cultural explorer. During the pandemic, I had this crazy idea... let's get rid of everything I own and move to a tiny island in the Mediterranean with my family and four pets.
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I moved my family to Malta in pursuit of a healthier, more connected way of life, one rooted in local food, strong farming traditions, and respect for the land. Having witnessed the rise of industrial agriculture and highly processed food systems in the United States, I became deeply committed to supporting farmers who prioritise stewardship, transparency, and sustainable growing practices. Today, I proudly use my platform to highlight the growers, fishermen, and food producers of Malta and Gozo while advocating for healthy soils, thriving local agriculture, and a food system that puts people, communities, and future generations first.
I come from the outskirts of Atlanta Georgia. Living in the southern area of the United States comes with a host of challenges. Some are great, others minimal and as of the past few years, some became downright unbearable...
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What began as a leap into the unknown quickly became one of the greatest experiences of our lives. Living in Malta opened my eyes to a way of life deeply connected to community, culture, and the rhythms of the seasons. From local markets and village festas to family-run farms and artisan producers, I discovered a rich heritage built around food, tradition, and a genuine appreciation for local living.
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Over the years, I have worked with farmers, growers, producers, and communities across Malta, sharing their stories through interviews, features, and collaborations, including projects with Visit Malta. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for the connection between food, culture, and community, inspiring my ongoing storytelling work and my upcoming book, Seasons of Malta: A Year-Round Guide to Local Produce, which celebrates the people, produce, and seasonal traditions that define life on these remarkable islands.
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We fear falling and failing, right? But in many cases, we fear flying and soaring even more! What if we were able to get just about everything we put out to the Universe to receive? What if we got more than everything we put out to receive and it came with a dessert course and a cherry on top?
Emily A. Francis is deeply acquainted with what I call the Malta experience and all its layers. It is from this wellspring of knowledge, from the vantage point of her Oh My Malta site, that she so eloquently and lovingly writes about our food products and our farming community.
This publication should serve as a textbook case for exploring new vistas for our tourism offer
Hon. Clayton Bartolo MP, Member of the Parliament of Malta
& Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection
The Books
Seasons of
Malta
A Year-Round Guide to Local Produce
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"Having grown up in the United States, where industrial agriculture, heavily processed foods, and chemical-dependent farming practices are commonplace, I developed a deep appreciation for local food systems and the people who steward them.
Moving to Malta strengthened that commitment. I am a passionate advocate for preserving healthy soils, supporting local farmers, protecting biodiversity, and maintaining transparency in our food supply. Through my writing, media work, and partnerships with farmers across Malta and Gozo, I strive to celebrate and protect traditional growing practices while encouraging thoughtful conversations about the future of our food, our health, and the land we leave to future generations."
Join me on my Mediterranean journey of living seasonally, locally and mindfully.
