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 25, 2019
Pumpkin pie is a quintessential Thanksgiving dessert, but it’s not always everyone’s favorite. If you’re looking for an alternative to the classic, try one of these decadent gluten-...
November 22, 2019
Whether you’re looking for classic dishes or updated twists on the old standards, you’re sure to find something from these 50 delicious Thanksgiving recipes that everyone at the table...
November 13, 2019
For many, being on a gluten-free and/or a dairy-free diet is a medical necessity. More and more people are diagnosed with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, and food...
November 6, 2019
The holiday season is officially upon us, which, for many, is synonymous with the baking season! The one book you need to guide you through the holidays - and virtually every occasion - is Creative...
November 1, 2019
Every home cook needs a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet in their toolbox. I call it the most versatile skillet as it’s perfect for every meal and can go from the stovetop, oven, grill - even...
October 8, 2019
On a recent mushroom foraging trip we scored about a pound each of oyster and chanterelle mushrooms. And what better meal to prepare after a chilly day in the damp woods than a hot bowl of creamy...
September 27, 2019
Though much of the country is still experiencing summer temperatures, here in the Pacific Northwest we are solidly into Fall weather. Sweaters, rain boots, and umbrellas have been dusted off and are...
September 20, 2019
Welcome to episode 2 of the Hungry for Words podcast starring best-selling author and chef Kathleen Flinn. In this episode, Kathleen talks to noted Vietnamese food writer, chef, and author Andrea...
September 18, 2019
If you're a Downton Abbey fan then you're eagerly awaiting the film's premiere later this week. Just in time for the release is the new expanded version (complete with drool-worthy...
September 13, 2019
In her new book, YOU ARE WHAT YOUR GRANDPARENTS ATE: What You Need to Know about Nutrition, Experience, Epigenetics & the Origins of Chronic Disease, Judith Finlayson takes us on a...
September 12, 2019
You'd think by the end of summer we'd be tired of tomatoes, but I'm already mourning the day when the stems are devoid of this luscious red fruit. We made numerous pitchers of gazpacho (...
August 13, 2019
If you've ever needed a reason to howl at the moon, I've got a delicious one for you! August 15 is the annual Chant at the Moon Day created by the growers of the "Half Mile Closer to...
June 5, 2019
Did you know about 35-50% of all food produced is wasted? That's just sad. But did you know much of what you toss into your kitchen's compost bin can be transformed into something...
May 31, 2019
What are Dino Burgers you ask? They are insanely delicious vegetarian burgers made from spinach, peas, basil, and parmesan, and your kids will love them. Heck, you'll love them! This tasty...
May 30, 2019
Spring has sprung and with it our little patio garden of tender lettuces and aromatic herbs. Though it's too early yet for tomatoes and other summer crops we're thoroughly enjoying plucking...
May 17, 2019
Following a keto diet has numerous health benefits, including weight loss and balanced blood sugar. But it also requires some meal planning to achieve the optimum balance of macronutrients needed...
May 10, 2019
Building a home can be daunting, exhilarating, stressful, fun, and all at once - as I am learning first hand. Designing our kitchen has proven to be an exciting challenge; picking the countertops...
April 16, 2019
Much like a well-made sauce or vinaigrette, a pesto can elevate even the simplest dish to a new level. In her new cookbook Pesto: The Modern Mother Sauce (May 2019), Leslie Lennox, author and owner...
April 12, 2019
Are you eating as cleanly as you can? Did you know those non-organic strawberries you toss in your morning smoothie are loaded with pesticides? And spinach, too. Each year, the Environmental Working...
March 26, 2019
Gnocchi, those tender little Italian dumplings, are the cousin to these much easier-to-make malfatti ricotta dumplings. In Italian, malfatti translates to "badly made" because of their...
March 19, 2019
When I cracked the spine of Harriet Birrell's new cookbook WHOLE: Down-to-Earth Plant-Based Wholefoods Recipes I couldn't wait to get into the kitchen. This beautifully photographed book,...
March 11, 2019
We're thrilled to feature Hungry For Words: The Podcast starring best-selling author and chef Kathleen Flinn on Foodista. Every other week we'll publish a new episode from Kathleen who will...
March 6, 2019
I tried the ketogenic diet last year and I failed big time. It's a difficult diet to follow - getting used to the high amounts of fat, calculating macros at every meal, testing your blood or...
March 5, 2019
Who is as crazy about pressure cooking as I am? It's super easy and meals cook in a flash. And, who doesn't want easy? I found something that makes cooking with a pressure cooker even more of...
January 25, 2019
It's the Year of the Pig and what better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year (which begins February 5) than with a pork dish from one of the World's premier chefs, Chef Masaharu Morimoto....
