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
April 22, 2013
Buying in bulk can have big environmental benefits from reducing packaging to reducing the carbon footprint of your meals (less overall transportation is required for bulk foods). Check out the...
April 22, 2013
Buying in bulk whenever possible can help alleviate unnecessary food packaging, but repurposing your packaging can help keep things out of our landfills and can save you money! Earth911.com curated...
April 22, 2013
Because cows are a high-carbon producing animal, using non-dairy alternatives can have a big impact on our environment. Cows produce methane, a greenhouse gas that is accelerating climate change even...
April 20, 2013
Few of us have time to bake bread, but it sure became easier when the bread machine was invented! Now, we can enjoy healthy home-baked breads at a fraction of the cost of store bought loaves, and...
April 18, 2013
This quick and easy chicken salad recipe has the classic flavors of Thailand - ginger, coriander, peanuts, a kick of spice and more - combined with the sweet tanginess of grapefruit. Toss in grilled...
April 18, 2013
We love the bold and smoky flavors of this Spanish-style eggplant salad. Grilled eggplant is tossed with a packed with flavor vinaigrette of sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, tomato, olive oil and...
April 17, 2013
There's no need to order Chinese takeout when you can make your own (and healthier!) dishes at home. Chinese cooking needn't be a difficult task. In fact, stir fries are best when leftover...
April 17, 2013
These refreshing and healthy edamame puree-filled cucumbers make the perfect appetizer or light salad. Sweet Japanese cucumbers are filled with Sriracha-topped wasabi edamame puree and served...
April 17, 2013
Even diehard Brussels sprouts haters will love the flavor in this naturally sweet and savory preparation. Pan roasting the sprouts first in olive oil and red onion will virtually eliminate the...
April 17, 2013
These Northern Mexican tamales from Singer in the Kitchen are topped with a full of flavor spicy chocolate-based mole sauce. Two tamales recipes are included: one for chicken and a vegetarian one...
April 16, 2013
When I was a kid my friend's mom would make us a big batch of Monkey Bread on Sunday morning after our up-all-night slumber party. Each piece was like the gooey, finger licking goodness of the...
April 16, 2013
This easy and classic chocolate pie recipe from Pillsbury is the ultimate in chocolate decadence! Whip this pie up in less than an hour (plus bake time) and you'll have a delicious dessert to...
April 16, 2013
Kids are sure to love these delicious individual chicken pies from Pillsbury and moms will love how quick and easy they are to make. Creamy pasta and chicken are tucked into flaky biscuits for a...
April 16, 2013
Halibut is in season right now which means halibut cheeks are also available. If you've never had halibut cheeks, you're in for a treat! Tender and delicious, this delicacy is sometimes...
April 15, 2013
Just like the Kentucky Derby, Bulleit Bourbon is a staple of the South. Get your julep cups ready to mix up some down home bourbonlicious concoctions for the Great American Race this May 3rd and 4th...
April 15, 2013
We love Caesar Salad, but we don't love the high calorie dressing that is often used. Cooking Channel’s show Extra Virgin stars Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos have partnered with House...
April 13, 2013
The Peruvian liquor pisco is perhaps one of the world's most natural spirits, made by distilling pure grape juice without aging, dilution, additives or flavoring. Essentially, it is fermented...
April 12, 2013
Recently I traveled out to Burlington, Vermont to visit the headquarters of Ben & Jerry's, one of America's finest all-natural ice cream companies. What I did know before I arrived was...
April 12, 2013
There was one thing whisky distiller Taketsuru Masataka loved more than the spirit he brewed and that was the love of his life, Scottish-born Jessie Roberta Cowan. Taketsuru, the first Japanese to...
April 12, 2013
Some say this cake got its name from the humming sound you make with each delicious bite. This Hummingbird Cake recipe comes from Miss Daisy King, Tennessee’s “First Lady of Southern...
April 12, 2013
If you're a kitchen tool geek, you'll love this cool citrus mister from Lékué. Slice the tip off of any citrus fruit and pop the silicone mister directly into the fruit. Pump the spray nozzle...
April 11, 2013
Nothing beats a good Italian grinder. Call it a hoagie, a hero or even a sub. There's no hard fast rule as to what goes into an Italian grinder. What it needs is a nice bread, a variety of meats...
April 11, 2013
If you love the flavor of hops, you'll love HOPHEAD Vodka. This craft spirit is the brainchild of David King, president of Anchor Distilling Company. When he arrived at the company in 2011 he was...
April 11, 2013
Resorts and restaurants across the Vegas Strip are now offering venue-exclusive labels, distilled in partnerships with some of the world'stop spirit, sake, wine and beer makers. Check out some of...
April 11, 2013
I'm often asked what kitchen tools I think are a must-have. One such tool that I use on a near daily basis is a Microplane grater. This is no ordinary hand grater. No, once you use a Microplane...
