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
December 14, 2008
We just may have a white Christmas after all here in Seattle. It snowed last night and the streets are covered in a beautiful thin blanket of white. It probably won't last so we're enjoying it while...
December 12, 2008
Foodista continues to grow on Twitter! Just a few months ago we signed up and are now connected to over 500 people who are passionate about food and cooking. For those of you not familiar with...
December 10, 2008
Photo: James.Whisker Every day as we walked to school in Siena, Italy we passed the big panforte factory. We could smell the delicious confection baking and it was intoxicating. Back then I didn't...
December 9, 2008
Happy Birthday to us! It's our one year blogiversary today! Countless photos and 309 posts later we've had tens of thousands of visitors. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have! We look...
December 8, 2008
Photo: WordRidden In 2002 Barnaby and I flew to Mexico City, then hopped another plane bound for the beautiful land of Cuba. (Knock, knock, knock. Excuse me, I think that must be the Department of...
December 6, 2008
In September we started a Flickr Group and it has grown to over 1,000 members! Check out some of the beautiful photographs our members are taking, and if you're not part of the group feel free to...
December 6, 2008
'Tis the season to take photographs of all that beautiful food you're cooking up! Cookies, pies, legs of lamb, that Christmas goose, Grandma's cranberry chutney. You don't have to be a food writer,...
December 5, 2008
Come a little closer because this is something I feel better about whispering... I love pork rinds. Or cracklins, chicharrones, or whatever you want to call them. I know they aren't the healthiest...
December 4, 2008
There's something about the cooler months that seem to make spices smell more fragrant. At least to me. Here in Seattle the winter air is crisp and clean. While standing at a street corner waiting...
December 3, 2008
I admit it's odd thing, but I get as much pleasure out of discovering some new spice as I do buying a cute pair of shoes. Crazy, I know. It's a strange rush. The quick little inhale when you spy...
December 2, 2008
Shepherd's pie is a comforting meat pie made with layers of lamb (typically leftover from a previous meal), carrots, peas, and topped with a "crust" of fluffy mashed potatoes. In the...
December 1, 2008
A few weeks ago we drove out to Walla Walla to do a little early spring release wine tasting. At one beautiful winery, Abeja, we were blown over by the fine wines as well as the food offered at...
November 28, 2008
I can barely think of food today. After our Thanksgiving feast yesterday I am still.so.full. You'd think after feeding 18 people there would be no more food left over, but oh contraire! Our two...
November 26, 2008
Chicken fricassee is a classic chicken stew, typically so thick that it's almost a sauté. This one-pot dish is delectably rich and comforting! In this version, the chicken is cooked smothered in...
November 25, 2008
It's almost here! We're finally getting getting close to launching Foodista.com - The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit - yes, there's going to be more than just the blog! We would greatly...
November 24, 2008
Even though we tend to stuff ourselves to the gills during the holidays it's always nice to have some snacks and treats to nibble and nosh on. The hors d'oeuvres line-up just wouldn't be right...
November 24, 2008
This is a beautiful tart and refreshing relish. Since you use the whole orange, including the rind, it is important to allow the relish to mellow for at least 2 days before serving, so today is the...
November 21, 2008
You like potato and I like potahto, You like tomato and I like tomahto, Potato, potahto, tomato, tomahto, Let's just call the whole thing delish! Alright, alright, I'll keep my day job. I know I can...
November 19, 2008
I write about food, so you're probably wondering why you're staring at a picture of a robe. Aside from my love for food I also have a deep passion for anything bath-related: bubble baths, spa...
November 18, 2008
I know I've talked to you about polenta before, and specifically an exotic mushroom polenta, but before you ask me to apologize for what appears to be blatant redundancy let me just explain that...
November 16, 2008
Let's face it, the last few months have been rough financially. We've seen our 401-Ks plummet, our IRAs slashed, and for too many, the loss of jobs and benefits. It has left us all crying a...
November 14, 2008
When I was young I could have cared less about germs, grit, and grim. Licking sticky candy off my fingers never bothered me. If food fell on the dirty ground - "three second rule!" - it's still good...
November 11, 2008
As Barnaby and I walked to the bus this morning we noticed all the mushy pumpkins that remain on doorsteps in our neighborhood. The once beautifully carved jack o' lanterns are quickly becoming...
November 9, 2008
I truly am a sucker for Brussels sprouts. And chanterelle mushrooms are about the best things since sliced bread, and mushrooms generally are not on my list of top-loved foods. Then, there's bacon....
November 6, 2008
My grandma's name is Betty, so this lip-smacking apple treat holds a special place in my heart. And belly. But, as much as I'd like to give my dear sweet granny credit for this dessert, it came...
