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
October 2, 2014
Like many, we suffer from over-buying at the farmers’ market. It’s easy to do. Adorable baby eggplant beg to be taken home, and we’re suckered into a dozen. End-of-season heirloom...
October 1, 2014
Grab those baby potatoes - yup, the little ones you just bought and are sitting patiently amongst the onions - and let’s stuff them with some cheesy goodness. Kids and adults alike will go mad...
September 30, 2014
Kimchi stew (or kimchi jjigae) is perhaps the most common type of hot pot-style stews in Korea. A deliciously salty, hot pepper-laced broth is filled with kimchi (a spicy fermented pickled cabbage),...
September 29, 2014
It's hard to say exactly what the star ingredient is in this dish, as they all come together in such delicious harmony. Nutty brown rice, a velvety and tangy avocado cream, peppery radishes, and...
September 25, 2014
The last day of summer here in Seattle was warm and beautiful. Then, like the furious shrill of a kitchen timer gone off, Mother Nature decided that summer was over and it was time for fall. Done....
September 15, 2014
Easy dinners doesn’t mean skimping on flavor or quality. Our plates are always packed with fresh vegetables, but admittedly, not everything is from scratch or even low-fat. Sometimes we need to...
September 12, 2014
After a long day at the office it’s nice to enjoy a warm and comforting meal that doesn’t require much time in the kitchen. This tasty one skillet dinner takes just 30 minutes to make and...
September 10, 2014
Nature’s Path gluten free cereals are not just for breakfast! Think outside the box and incorporate some of their healthy, non-GMO grains and products into delicious meals for any time of day....
September 6, 2014
You've got an idea for a food memoir, or a narrative or even a cookbook, but you're not sure what direction to head or how to contain the many many idea you've got exploding in that...
September 6, 2014
When I think of comfort food Italian is often the first that comes to mind. Nothing beats a bowl of creamy cheesy polenta or a meaty Bolognese sauce spooned over pasta or baked in a lasagne (try the...
September 4, 2014
Bravo and Celebrity Cruises have created a series of delicious culinary-themed sailing adventures featuring chef’testants from the Emmy® Award-winning television show Top Chef - and the...
August 31, 2014
This Labor Day weekend we’re celebrating the bounty of summer’s produce! With all the gorgeous heirloom tomatoes in season I’ll be making a beautiful Fresh Tomato Tart (wonderful...
August 26, 2014
Fresh Dungeness crab plucked from Puget Sound here in Seattle is a special summertime treat. The season is ending this Labor weekend so we’re dropping our crab pots and pulling up as many of...
August 26, 2014
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it’s best to stock up on nutrient-rich foods that will keep your body and your brain going strong all day long. Avoid the sugar crash and...
August 17, 2014
Getting everything ready before you attempt a multi-step recipe is key to successful cooking and baking. In this episode of Foodista's Kitchen Secrets follow The Chef In The Hat, Thierry...
August 14, 2014
Braising is a cooking method that uses both wet and dry heats. In this episode of Foodista's Kitchen Secrets follow The Chef In The Hat, Thierry Rautureau, as he explains just what braising is...
August 14, 2014
Hungry like a hunter? In Italian, cacciatore means “hunter” and the style of cooking alla cacciatora refers to a dish, most commonly chicken or rabbit, that’s cooked “hunter-...
August 13, 2014
Plain rice, roasted potatoes with just a bit of salt and pepper, pasta with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese are all simple comforts but sometimes they need a little jazzing up in order to shine as a...
August 12, 2014
Nearly every deli case has a curried chicken salad and, next to egg and tuna salads, is a favorite among many. A good curried chicken salad recipe is easy to make, but we’ve made it even easier...
August 12, 2014
This authentic lasagne alla Bolognese recipe transports me back to Bologna, Italy where, in 1989, I first tasted a true representation of the city's classic dish. Every claim to a Bolognese sauce...
August 12, 2014
Caviar, a luxury once reserved for Renaissance royalty, is a delicacy that conjures images of wealth, status, and exclusivity. Like an expensive watch, it’s a symbol for style and success....
August 11, 2014
Craving a bowl of tasty mussels but are stumped by how to clean them? Chef Joe Rieke from Ballard Annex Oyster House, located in old town Ballard in Seattle, shows us how easy it is to get this...
August 10, 2014
One of the best parts of grilling is the kitchen remains clean. During the week I’m all for easy dinners, easy cleanup. But simple doesn’t have to mean sacrifice on flavor. A few basic...
August 8, 2014
This grill-tastic steak recipe works with any cut of beef, but we love flank steaks for their lean and beefy taste and their ability to soak up marinades especially well. Marinating for a few hours...
August 8, 2014
It’s the peak of wild salmon season and we can’t get enough of this healthy, sustainable fish! Wild salmon is a healthy choice for summer BBQs or light family meals. It's easy to...
