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
January 24, 2019
The Big Game is around the corner, and many of us are planning our party food. I made the mistake one year of recommending a shaved raw asparagus salad as part of the culinary repertoire for a Super...
January 17, 2019
Quinoa is an ancient grain that boasts a broad spectrum of health benefits. Though technically a pseudo-cereal and not a grain, it is nutritionally considered a whole grain. It's loaded with...
January 15, 2019
If eating more whole foods is one of your goals this year then start with nutrient-dense kale! Kale is one of the healthiest foods in the world, packing in nutrients that help support your hair, skin...
January 8, 2019
It's the beginning of the New Year and many (if not most) of us are making resolutions to eat better, detox, lose weight, get in shape. Or, maybe you want to feel more grounded both mentally...
December 12, 2018
Delicious cocktails don't need to be complicated - ditto for a well-stocked home bar. In her new book, the One-Bottle cocktail: More than 80 recipes with fresh ingredients and a single spirit,...
December 7, 2018
Did you know Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on Earth? In a land of extremes and seemingly endless days, it's no wonder the Swedes embrace the comforts of home. But it's also...
December 6, 2018
Sous vide cooking is the easiest, most foolproof way to cook meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and vegetables and requires little technique. Meat and poultry will become succulent and fork-tender, you...
November 7, 2018
Whether you adhere to a strict vegan diet or you're someone who occasionally dapples with plant-based eating for health and wellness reasons, you'll love best-selling author Katy Beskow's...
November 1, 2018
Need to get out of the rotisserie chicken rut? Kicking the mundane meal habit calls for a healthy repertoire of recipes and the best ones require a single pan. Skillet, a new cookbook by Anna Helm...
October 30, 2018
"I love dieting," said no one ever. But many on the ketogenic diet (a diet of low carbohydrates, moderate protein, and healthy fats) say they lose weight and have more energy than ever...
October 9, 2018
There are cookbooks you only cook from and cookbooks you both cook from and actually read. The New Filipino Kitchen, a culinary anthology edited by Jacqueline Chio-Lauri, falls into the latter...
October 2, 2018
The thought of French food conjures images of creamy sauces, wine braised meats, and crusty baguettes spread with stinky cheeses and brandy kissed pates. Barbecue certainly doesn't come to mind...
August 10, 2018
Why pay $20 or more for a tiny tin of fennel pollen when you can forage it to your heart's content - for free! The fennel plant, a sweet anise-flavored perennial that's part of the carrot...
August 1, 2018
Tomatoes of all shapes, colors, sizes are ripe for the picking and I can't seem to get enough of them. I eat my little golden cherry tomatoes straight from the stem while they're still warm...
July 24, 2018
Some refer to Kachumber - a salad of tomatoes, onion, and cucumber - as the Pico de Gallo of Indian food, and indeed, it is often simply served as an accompaniment to dishes. But this delicious...
July 11, 2018
Pad thai (or phad thai) is a typical street food of Thailand and a ubiquitous dish on Thai-American menus as well. This authentic pad thai recipe (made gluten-free) comes from the Chiang Mai Cookery...
July 6, 2018
Dear Self, So you've got Celiac disease. There are so many strange things (good and bad) going on in your body right now it's sometimes hard to keep your head from spinning. Doctors warned...
July 3, 2018
If you haven't had time to get your 4th of July menu planned, have no fear, these recipes are easy to make and are super tasty! From cheesy Pork and Beef Sliders to a refreshing (and inexpensive...
June 14, 2018
The one cuisine I deeply miss since getting diagnosed with Celiac disease is Chinese food. No more dim sum, no more chow fun, no more delicious meat-filled dumplings. Gone are the days of eating my...
June 8, 2018
Who says you can't use your slow cooker outside of the cold winter months? For entertaining or an easy weeknight meal, this simple slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is the best! Gather together a...
May 25, 2018
I was raised on good clean food. Back in the 70s the term "clean eating" wasn't really a mainstream thing yet, but that's exactly how my family ate. My mom baked hearty, whole grain...
May 23, 2018
This rockin' good chicken satay recipe comes from Eddie Van Halen's former wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli, and is based on his mother's Gado Gado peanut sauce. It's deliciously...
May 22, 2018
All you need to make this easy dinner recipe are three basic ingredients - zucchini, ground turkey, canned tomatoes - plus whatever seasonings and garnishes you'd like. It only takes about 10...
May 19, 2018
Hello, Friends! I am so excited to attend the 10th International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) in New Orleans this August (don't worry, we'll be in nice air-conditioned rooms)! ...
May 17, 2018
Booze-soaked fruit, like these drunken cherries, is always a good thing to have in your home bar kit. They make a wonderful garnish to cocktails and are an easy way to impress friends with your...
