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
September 16, 2015
Washington is now one of four states, along with the District of Columbia, that allow recreational marijuana use, and many of us in the food world are curious about cannabis’ place in cuisine...
September 11, 2015
Join The Culinary Trust for The Sweet Spot, an after-dinner social event to celebrate the International Food Blogger Conference 2015! You can enjoy desserts, drinks, a sneak peek of Devour! Food...
September 5, 2015
Getting kids to eat a wholesome meal can sometimes be challenging. The way around this nutritional roadblock is to make food as fun as possible! When our daughter first began to eat solid foods she...
September 3, 2015
The coming of fall makes me wax nostalgia for comforting meals that Mom used to make, and a classic tuna casserole is one that invariably creeps to the top of the must-make list. Some may snub their...
September 1, 2015
Congee, a simple rice porridge, is a common staple and comfort food across Asia. If you love rice dishes like risotto, you’ll love congee. The foundation of a good congee is a rich stock - beef...
August 15, 2015
A good pizza starts at the crust, one that has the right texture as well as flavor. But you don't have to be a baker to achieve the perfect pizza dough! Baker extraordinaire Cristina Valencia...
August 14, 2015
Blackberry desserts are a summertime favorite in our home, from pies and cheesecakes to homemade ice cream and sorbet. But nothing is quite like a rustic blackberry cobbler, a nostalgic treat that...
August 13, 2015
Take a break from your standard barbecued chicken recipe and grill up these flavorful Cornish game hens instead. We love this delicious and easy recipe from Executive Chef Todd Knoll at Jordan Winery...
August 11, 2015
To a non-French speaker both clafoutis and flaugnarde may sound a bit funny and might even make you giggle, but both these classic desserts are delightfully delicious! They are both virtually the...
August 11, 2015
Hanger steak, sometimes referred to as "butcher's steak" or "bistro steak," is prized for its rich, beefy flavor. It's similar in texture and taste to flank steak and,...
August 11, 2015
My kid loves pizza. What kid doesn’t? When I told her we were having a new kind of pizza for dinner she looked at me with a skeptical sidelong glance. “It’s Ruby’s favorite,...
August 10, 2015
A light and healthy salad paired with a cool and crisp Chardonnay is the perfect meal on a hot summer's day. Fresh and tender haricots verts, peppery baby arugula, succulent figs and sweet...
August 7, 2015
Clafoutis is a classic French fruit dessert that is so easy to make even non-bakers (like myself!) can handle it. A simple egg batter is poured over fruit then baked into a thick and puffy flan-like...
August 7, 2015
You know a meal is good when the chatter stops and all becomes silent at the table once the food arrives. A recent dinner at Girin Seattle, an upscale Korean restaurant in the heart of Seattle's...
August 5, 2015
Our favorite part of squash season is cooking up their delicious and tender blossoms. Once deep fried to a golden brown these beauties are a delight to have on your plate! We love them with a simple...
July 24, 2015
Kimchi, a spicy Korean vegetable dish, is known for its depth of flavor as well as its nutrients and probiotic benefits. This recipe from Jordan Winery combines the exotic flavors of a traditional...
June 1, 2015
Mobile leader and innovator, BigOven, was the first recipe app for the iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone. In addition to being software veterans AND home cooks with a mission to get folks...
May 28, 2015
The 2nd annual Ultimate Culinary Clash, a cooking competition and scholarship fundraiser hosted by the InterContinental Hotel & Resorts brand held on May 6, brought together student chef winners...
May 21, 2015
Author Kathleen Flinn and Chef John Sundstrom have partnered with Devour! The Food Film Fest, the world’s largest food film festival, to bring a feast for the senses to Seattle. Taking the...
May 21, 2015
If you’re a Seattleite you’re well aware of the deliciousness that Skillet cranks out. If you’re not, well then you’d better hop on a plane and come visit us - we have...
May 19, 2015
With the long Memorial Weekend upon us we’ve got our sights on unique twists on cocktails to inspire our taste buds and cool us down. We love this refreshing tequila-based pomelo julep recipe...
May 19, 2015
It's Bluesday Tuesday (#BluesdayTuesday) and we're celebrating our love of blue cheese with these scrumptious bison burgers created by Chef Michael Symon. We love bison because it's full...
May 19, 2015
Chef Stephanie Pearl Kimmel and the Marché Restaurant Group recently announced the plans for Provisions Market Hall, a one-of-a-kind food hall based in Eugene, Oregon. For more than 40...
May 13, 2015
There's nothing more comforting than a creamy dish of macaroni and cheese, but sometimes we don't want the load of carbs that comes with it! We love this decadent version that uses healthy...
May 5, 2015
Acclaimed chefs, cookbook authors, and TV personalities (“Top Chef” and “Too Hot Tamales”) Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, owners of the gourmet Mexican restaurants...
