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.
Organization memberships:
Les Dames d'Escoffier - Seattle Chapter
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
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Posts by Sheri Wetherell
October 12, 2008
Corned beef isn't just for St. Patrick's Day. In fact in Ireland they don't even eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day. That's our own Irish American invention. A darn good one though, if you ask me...
October 10, 2008
It's been darn cold here in Seattle, so I've been using any excuse to fire up the stove or oven just to hang out by the heat. My latest excuse was in the form of savory scones. Cheddar dill scones,...
October 9, 2008
My step-father makes the best stuffed roasted peppers. Really, they truly are the best. I've tried to think of a word that perfectly describes them, and the only one that best sums them up is this:...
October 8, 2008
My lemon cucumber plants did absolutely nothing this year. Actually, that's not entirely true. One plant did manage to produce a scrawny thimble-sized cucumber. And I carefully picked it, washed it...
October 7, 2008
I can always tell the holidays are right around the corner because I get the urge to bake. One of my favorite (and easy!) cookie recipes is Russian tea cookies, also known as Russian tea cakes. They...
October 6, 2008
Imagine...it's the holidays and you and your guest have all stuffed your bellies to bursting point on delicious fare. But wait...there's always that one little spot in the corner of everyone's...
October 5, 2008
If you didn't already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Like many others, this disease runs in my family, so I am diligent in not only monitoring my own health, but doing what...
October 3, 2008
Don't you get bored with plain old white rice? It can be a bit tiresome, can't it? The other day Tracy told us about her kim chee rice dish, and I thought I'd also share one with you...
October 1, 2008
Sometimes life throws us for a loop. Recently I was tossed high and far and landed with a resounding thud. I'll spare you the gory details, but the good thing is I'm getting back up on that big ole...
September 21, 2008
Foodista just created a group on Flickr that already has over 100 members. Check out some of the latest submissions below, and feel free to join us and add your food photos. http://www.flickr.com/...
September 19, 2008
When I was a kid, like most kids, I was superstitious. Step on a crack, break your mother's back. Don't walk under ladders. But eventually I outgrew all of that. I've owned black cats...
September 18, 2008
Photo: Phillip It's always nice to have a little drinky after a long hard day, isn't it? Some days call for a shot of tequila, while other days something light will do. My favorite new-to-me light...
September 16, 2008
I recognize that not all of us have the same view of what we consider "cuisine." To some, the thought of serving poached salmon for dinner would make them shudder, but a green bean casserole with...
September 15, 2008
After seeing Sooke Harbour House featured on Anthony Bourdain's: No reservations, Barnaby and I looked at each other and said, "We have got to go there." We love food and we love travel, so we took...
September 14, 2008
Sometimes I just crave an uber-healthy muffin, one that's chock full of good-for-you stuff like flax, bran, raisins...you know the kind I mean. They don't have to be big to do the trick. In...
September 13, 2008
Opa! I love spinach, but sometimes just sautéing it or making a salad can be boring and tiresome. We still want those nutrients though, don't we? If you want to mix it up a bit and serve spinach in...
September 12, 2008
One year Barnaby's mother Mandy made a tomato aspic that was the yummiest thing ever. She served it with Thanksgiving dinner at her home in Palm Springs. We ate outside and the aspic was a perfect...
September 10, 2008
During the cold months when I lived in Japan I loved a nice hot bowl of nikujaga. In jest, I used to call this dish "Mick Jagger." To me, when my students said "nikujaga" or...
September 9, 2008
Well, I don't have a recipe for you today, but I couldn't resist sharing these beautiful purple peppers with you. I had never seen the likes of them before I spied them in my friend's garden. They'...
September 8, 2008
We've been so busy lately building Foodista (there's more than just the blog!) that I haven't had the time (or energy) to whip up, style, and photograph the dishes I love sharing with you. So please...
September 6, 2008
I love when my friend's mom, Val, comes to town. Her English accent soothes me and, being a fabulous cook, her desserts never fail to make me swoon with delight. Remember her Apple Tart? Yup,...
September 5, 2008
At the end of summer, my aunt Mimi and I used to roll up our sleeves and dive into pepper jelly making. It was so fun spending the afternoon filling jar after jar with our beautiful, sweet and spicy...
September 4, 2008
Sorry music lovers, I'm not talking about the band, I'm talking about the capsicum. Although both do add spice to your life. You don't have to be a "hot head" (a.k.a. lover of spicy foods) to...
September 3, 2008
My new favorite thing -thanks to my friend Tracy who made it for us the other night- is herb yogurt. Made with multiple fresh herbs one bite is like a mouthful of your lovely herb garden (minus the...
September 2, 2008
If I were to live my life as a confection I'd definitely choose to be a cupcake. They're cute, everybody loves them, and because they're the perfect size you never hear, "Ugh, I really shouldn't...
