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)
Contact me here.
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Posts by Sheri Wetherell
March 21, 2011
For breakfast on Day 1 of the Hunger Challenge I made a quick, easy and - most importantly - nutritious meal. As a nursing mother it's vital to to make sure enough "good" calories a day are consumed...
March 21, 2011
Today begins day one of the United Way of King County's Hunger Challenge, a week-long exercise in empathy —to live in someone else's shoes for one week and learn how we can help fight...
March 20, 2011
Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart Perfect for a sunny day luncheon. Grilled Spot Prawns With Peas and Ginger These sweet prawns are like mini-lobsters. Yum! Spring Lamb With Yogurt Potatoes and Spinach...
March 19, 2011
For the third year, Foodista will be joining the Hunger Challenge. This challenge is an exercise of empathy—to live in someone else's shoes for one week and learn how you can help fight hunger...
March 19, 2011
Tonight there is a special full moon rising. This rare type of full moon, known as a Super Moon, will be the largest we've seen in 20 years! To celebrate this beautiful site we're making - what else...
March 19, 2011
Kreplach, sometimes referred to as Jewish ravioli or wontons, are delicious pasta dumplings that are filled with meat, cheese or potatoes that are usually boiled and served in chicken soup. Their...
March 18, 2011
Unilever recently recalled two of its reduced-fat Skippy peanut butter brands due to the potential contamination of salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning. The two brands recalled are ...
March 18, 2011
Scientists have been warning us for some time about the hazards of pesticides. Even ingesting small amounts of pesticides and other chemicals can have long-term lasting effects on our health,...
March 17, 2011
Corned Beef and Cabbage with Mustard Sauce The classic St. Patrick's Day centerpiece dish. Steak and Guinness Pie Dig into this delicious stout-flavored meat pie. Irish Soda Bread No Irish meal is...
March 12, 2011
Taylor Farms Pacific, located in Tracy, CA, announced a precautionary recall of approximately 64,000 pounds of pork and chicken products that contain broccoli. The broccoli, which was routinely...
March 11, 2011
After suffering a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake (the strongest in over a century) and devastating tsunami this morning, Japan continues to reel from aftershocks and loss of life. Mother Nature's...
March 11, 2011
Over 14 thousand pounds of ground beef that is potentially contaminated with E. coli has been recalled from 10 states. The beef came from Creekstone Farm Premium Beef but was repackaged into...
March 10, 2011
With so many of Charlie's interviews happening in his kitchen, we've been wondering how we can connect this amazing phenomenon to food and cooking, but before we could jump on the #tigerblood...
March 7, 2011
Bourbon Street Beignets King Cake Rum Raisin Calas Crawfish Jambalaya Seafood Gumbo Grits and Grillades Dirty Rice Oysters Rockefeller Crawfish Etouffe Fried Okra
February 28, 2011
Miracle Whip: Do you love it or hate it? This has to be one of the most brilliant ad campaigns I've seen since Don Draper's Kodak Carousel pitch on Mad Men! Kraft Foods, the makers of the tangy...
February 27, 2011
Spend time at your party, not in the kitchen with these easy hors d'oeuvres. Chicken Satay What could be easier than chicken on a stick?! Warm Artichoke Dip Both delicious and comforting on...
February 27, 2011
A classic event calls for a classic cocktail. Below are some of the original winning actors. The Old Fashioned Quite possibly the first drink to be called a cocktail! The Collins This gin and...
February 25, 2011
A new federal ban on incandescent light bulbs means a big change for the toy oven that's produced questionably delicious baked goods for 50 years. For decades the Easy Bake Oven, a favorite of many...
February 25, 2011
Recently a friend asked me if I'd heard of food companies reducing their packaging size, yet keeping the price the same. She was upset that her normal 5-pound box of sugar was now 4-pounds, but she'...
February 19, 2011
If you suffer from migraine headaches you know how debilitating they can be - searing pain, extreme sensitivity to light and sound, even vomiting - but few have experienced what CBS reporter Serene...
February 15, 2011
It's what Seattleites have always known: The Pike Place Market is one of the best (well, we think the best) markets around. And now Frommer's, the popular travel guide, has officially named it one...
January 24, 2011
I was saddened this morning when I heard on the news that Jack LaLanne, America's original fitness guru, had passed away yesterday at age 96. I remember watching his exercise program when I was a...
January 21, 2011
We've all heard that oysters are an aphrodisiac, but did you know that avocados are, too? How about arugula? Even honey will help you get your groove on. Below are a few foods to help woo your...
January 20, 2011
The other night I went down to the basement to collect the laundry and heard an eerie groan. I did my best not to conjure up images of The Blair Witch Project and instead put my basket down and...
January 13, 2011
As the editor of a food and cooking website I find a good deal of well-written recipes and, sadly, a great number of poorly written ones. Perhaps we're pressed for time? Assume our readers know...
