Sheri Wetherell
Hello! I'm the co-founder and CEO of Foodista.com, and creator of the International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC). I grew up surrounded by food on both sides of my family. My paternal grandmother owned a diner for many years, and my maternal grandmother (and mother of five daughters) was always found in the kitchen baking or whipping up garden-fresh tomato juice. My mother instilled in me the importance of healthy, wholesome eating and fed the entire family homemade soups, breads, and fresh carrot juice. Through my grandmothers, mother, and numerous travels overseas, I developed my love of food. I honed my palate and taste for travel by hopping planes with my airline pilot father, spent nearly a year studying in Italy and traveling in Greece, and taught English in Tokyo for three years. My professional background is in traditional and online marketing, where I worked for companies such as Amazon.com, Microsoft, Nordstrom, and eBay. With Foodista.com I have finally found my true passion - immersion in the world of food. I'm also the proud mama of daughter Emery.
Cheers!
Organization memberships:
Les Dames d'Escoffier - Seattle Chapter
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
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Posts by Sheri Wetherell
November 3, 2016
The type of bread used can transform a BLT sandwich from ordinary to extraordinary. Will I turn down a toasted white bread version? Heck no, but serve this bacony goodness on a nice crusty rustic...
November 2, 2016
Marcella Hazan (the queen of authentic Italian cooking) uses butter in her tomato sauce, which I thought an odd addition to such a simple sauce. Then I made it and discovered that the butter not only...
October 31, 2016
As with the changing of the season our taste for new flavors changes as well. All summer long I enjoy sipping refreshing gin and tonics, but come fall I crave the warmth and comfort of a more...
October 21, 2016
What is breakfast? The word itself comes from breaking the fast from the night before, but what does it mean to you? Watch this fun video from NOWNESS on what many consider the most important meal of...
October 21, 2016
We're having a GIVEAWAY and you could be a lucky winner! 5 individuals will win a copy of Infusing Flavors: Intense Infusions for Food and Drink, plus one of those lucky winners will receive an...
October 19, 2016
When planning what items to keep stocked in your pantry do you consider your freezer as well? I always keep items like frozen berries (who doesn't love a taste of summer in the dead of winter?)...
October 16, 2016
Orzo, that tiny little rice-shaped pasta, is a big hit with kids. I love to throw it into vegetable soups or toss some with butter, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and freshly chopped parsley for an...
October 15, 2016
Sunday is the perfect day to slow cook a roast. Beef, pork, lamb - they all smell scrumptious when roasted with garlic, onions, rosemary, and perhaps a bit of red wine. We love this easy Roast Leg...
October 14, 2016
We’ve all been tempted by (and caved in over!) the ubiquitous fettuccine al fredo dish at Italian-American restaurants. Creamy, cheesy, garlicky goodness blanketed around tender, buttery...
October 13, 2016
EatingWell magazine's newest cookbook, EatingWell One-Pot Meals, is a must-have for anyone who loves to cook and enjoy a good meal, but finds they're often short on time (and energy!) after...
October 13, 2016
We love a good pasta al forno (oven-baked pasta) loaded up with meat, garlic, tomato sauce, and bubbling-on-top cheese. With the cold weather coming on it's easy to be comforted by...
October 13, 2016
October is National Pasta Month and we’re dishing up oodles of noodles to celebrate! With Fall in full force a comforting bowl of pasta is just the ticket to take the chill off. Try this guilt...
October 12, 2016
If you love a good sour cocktail, you’ll love this perfect-for-fall libation featuring Basil Hayden Bourbon, lemon juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, bitters, and charred rosemary. Basil...
October 12, 2016
Healthy cooking doesn't have to mean skimping on flavor. A comforting dish of pasta with meatballs can be nourishing, great tasting, and a cinch to put together. The newest cookbook from...
October 11, 2016
A neighbor of mine in Tokyo had a glorious Fuyu persimmon tree that, season after season, produced a spectacular number of brightly colored fruit. One heavily laden branch drooped fortuitously over...
October 11, 2016
Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life, the new best-selling cookbook from Kate McDermott, is this year's must-have baking bible. I've known Kate for years...
October 6, 2016
Tired of serving your kids "Spooky Spaghetti" for Halloween dinner? They'll love this fun and delicious bacon and cheese-filled Loaded Mashed Potato Spider Web Casserole! We think it...
October 5, 2016
Once upon a time, I met a fair lady who made pies. Savory pies, sweet pies, even the most spectacular who'da-thunk-it gluten free pies. She's so ever-present in the world of baking (...
October 4, 2016
Have you found a drool-worthy taco recipe to make for dinner tonight? Today is National Taco Day, and #TacoTuesday - one of our favorite food days of the week! - so read on for some delicious...
October 4, 2016
Chilly Fall nights call for cozy meals and this Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta recipe is simply warming comfort in a casserole! Jamielyn Nye, author of the new THE I HEART NAPTIME COOKBOOK,...
September 26, 2016
Ever crave a chocolate cake but lacked the time (and desire) to bake an entire one? Jamielyn Nye, author of THE I HEART NAPTIME COOKBOOK, created this delicious and super easy 5-Minute Chocolate Mug...
From the I Heart Naptime Cookbook: Baked Chicken Taquitos with Homemade Salsa and The Best Guacamole
September 23, 2016
When was the last time you actually read a cookbook? I mean cover to cover. I admit, most of them I skim, look at the drool-worthy pictures, and head straight to the recipes. But when I picked up...
September 22, 2016
Potato salads are a quintessential dish, especially in summer, yet each one can vary from home to home, region to region, country to country. There are mayonnaise-based potato salads made sweet with...
September 21, 2016
Smoothie are a great way to kickstart your morning, plus they’re an easy breakfast with little cleanup! I start each morning with a pumpkin-based smoothie. Why pumpkin? It’s delicious,...
September 20, 2016
A cast iron skillet is perhaps the most versatile pan in the kitchen. It can be used on any type of cooktop (gas, electric, induction, even a barbecue or campfire); you can bake in it, grill in it,...
