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 19, 2013
Originally from Tunisia, this breakfast (and sometimes lunch) dish of eggs simmered in spicy tomatoes has become wildly popular across Israel. We've been hooked on this one-skillet dish since our...
November 18, 2013
Creamy broccoli soup doesn't need to be loaded with fattening heavy cream to make it hearty and delicious. This healthy soup recipe from Happy. Healthy. Life uses potatoes and soy creamer to give...
November 18, 2013
Next week is both Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, an overlap in holidays that hasn't happened in nearly 100 years and won't again until 2070. So we're celebrating Thanksgivukkah with these...
November 18, 2013
We've made umpteen batches of mashed potatoes in our day but it wasn't until we discovered a certain tool that took our taters to a whole new fluffy level. That tool is the food grinder...
November 18, 2013
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Below are 10 great side dish recipes that are perfect for any holiday table, from Mashed Potatoes with Garlic, Sage and Goat Cheese and Chef John Besh's...
November 17, 2013
The first time I took a bite of Tiramisu as a college student in Italy I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Those espresso and rum soaked ladyfingers that were nestled amongst creamy clouds of...
November 17, 2013
This year Hanukkah and Thanksgiving overlap, the first time in nearly 100 years that this has occurred (and it won't happen again until 2070!). Bring the two holidays together with these tasty...
November 16, 2013
For the first time in nearly 100 years, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah will overlap. It's only happened three times before and it won't happen again until 2070. To celebrate this unique calendar...
November 16, 2013
Planning a meal for more than 4-6 people (the standard serving for most recipes) can be a daunting task. You've got 12 people coming for Thanksgiving dinner, how big of a turkey should you get?...
November 15, 2013
Brussels sprouts get a double roasting in this beautiful side dish from Diana Bauman. She first roasts them in olive oil until delicately caramelized, then sautés them with red onions and pancetta...
November 15, 2013
I love any appetizer that requires only one hand to eat. After all, we only have two hands and one should be occupied with a cocktail! This easy retro appetizer recipe features an artichoke spinach...
November 15, 2013
Surprise your guests this Thanksgiving with this non-traditional yet decadently delicious Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée. Cinnamon, chocolate and coffee come together in this rich and creamy dessert...
November 14, 2013
All too often parsnips are dismissed as a boring and bland vegetable, but when roasted their wonderful flavors really shine. Like many of its root vegetable cousins it's full of good-for-you...
November 14, 2013
What is a flip, you ask? Back in the late 1600s, a "flip" was described as a drink consisting of rum, beer and sugar which was then heated with a hot iron. The heat of the iron caused...
November 14, 2013
This Tex-Mex chili casserole recipe from Cinnamon Girl is a must-make dinner the whole family will love! Her flavorful beef or turkey (your choice) chili topped with a cornbread crust and Cheddar...
November 14, 2013
Nothing draws a crowd more quickly to the appetizer table than a scrumptious hot dip. This hot crab dip is so easy you can enjoy your guests without sweating it out in the kitchen! Spinach...
November 13, 2013
Every Thanksgiving menu needs a good potato recipe, whether they're scalloped, au gratin, mashed or twice-baked. In this easy recipe, a few simple and delicious ingredients transform ordinary...
November 13, 2013
Persimmons are a delicious fall and winter fruit perfect for holiday desserts - baked into cookies, cakes, and muffins or transformed into creamy puddings or jams. In this dessert recipe from Jordan...
November 13, 2013
In just 5 minutes - start to finish - you can make these light and delicious whole grain gluten free rolls from Kitchen Therapy. The trick to being so quick? The rolls are cooked in the microwave!...
November 12, 2013
Can you pass off processed side dishes for homemade? How does a cheap supermarket turkey compare to a fancy organic one? Our friend, culinary instructor and best-selling author Kathleen Flinn, made...
November 12, 2013
I should be planning my holiday menu right now and writing about all the delicious dishes you can serve at Thanksgiving. Instead, I am tossing what must be hundreds of dollars worth of food - baggies...
November 11, 2013
This incredible dessert recipe from The Suburban Soapbox is not only stunning it's easy to make! Creamy fall-spiced pumpkin puree and ginger snap cookies come together to make six luscious layers...
November 11, 2013
Beer aficionados will love this English-style gravy recipe that highlights the hoppy flavors of IPA. It's savory with a hint of sweetness and a whole lot of flavor! Gravy a la IPA...
November 11, 2013
Even with all the cooking that's going on during the holidays we still need some snacky-snacks, as my 3-year-old calls them, to stave off the hunger while we wait for the big meal. Below are 10...
November 9, 2013
Meatloaf is a year-round favorite and the variations range widely from kitchen to kitchen. We love this Italian-style meatloaf recipe that uses lower-in-fat ground turkey breast in lieu of ground...
