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
March 4, 2015
A tender, juicy pork loin is the perfect weeknight meal and we love this easy recipe that's both sweet and tangy. It uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry - like orange juice...
March 4, 2015
The first thing I thought when I got my hands on the palm-sized The Cognoscenti's Guide to Florence: Shop and Eat Like a Florentine was, “Oh, if I’d only had this book back when I...
March 4, 2015
A hundred thoughts raced through my head when my eyes crossed this gorgeous confection; those thoughts somehow distilling down into a relatively coherent must.have.now. The striking contrast of pure...
March 3, 2015
Licking the inside of an empty bowl in public would be gauche. But I considered throwing any and all social graces aside in order to lap up every last bit of my Pernod-spiked lobster chowder. Maybe...
March 2, 2015
Every sea town has its version of chowder. Be it a single variety of fish like salmon, a mélange of shellfish as in a traditional crab cioppino, or a creamy potato-laden clam chowder. Here in...
February 26, 2015
Centuries ago, salt cod was a vital item in international commerce, and today the salted and dried fish remains a traditional ingredient in cuisines around the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Known by...
February 26, 2015
The cold of winter has long set in making most of us yearn for sandy beaches, flip flops, and tropical cocktails. Even though summer is months away, we can bring the tropics inside and celebrate...
February 25, 2015
Assembling a multi-layer lasagna can time and effort to create, but this crock pot lasagna recipe can easily be made any night of the week. For a lighter version we use ground chicken or turkey...
February 25, 2015
Piñon, Puerto Rico’s version of lasagna (or lasagne), is a sweet and savory layered dish of seasoned ground beef and sliced plantains (a starchy banana-like fruit). A similar dish, known...
February 25, 2015
Head down South and you’re likely to find pimento cheese on many hors d’oeuvres tables. Affectionately called “the caviar of the South,” this inexpensive cheesy spread...
February 25, 2015
Legend has it that a poor man cooked his clothes, his love transforming the fibers into a delicious stew to feed his hungry family. While the story and the dish, known as ropa vieja or "old...
February 20, 2015
Need a little inspiration in the kitchen? Want to drool over chefs and restaurant critics talking about food? Want to laugh and learn along with a culinary student (and best-selling author) as she...
February 20, 2015
This healthy squash fondue recipe from Food Network star and best-selling author Melissa d'Arabian deserves a standing ovation! Mild and sweet acorn squash is roasted with garlic, Dijon mustard...
February 13, 2015
We all know that our metabolism slows with age. In my twenties, I could easily shed weight in no time with a few simple and healthy dietary changes. Now, in my mid-forties, I find that merely...
February 8, 2015
These little raspberry-topped chocolate walnut tartlets are so easy you’ll want to make them for nearly every occasion! For Valentine’s Day, shape them into hearts for a festive treat....
February 7, 2015
Some things are a match made in heaven: Romeo and Juliet, wine and cheese, walnuts and berries. Okay, maybe nuts and fruit aren’t the most romantic couple but recent research shows that eating...
February 6, 2015
Red velvet cake on Valentine’s Day is a given, but Eat Make Celebrate’s festive Sweet Heart candy-filled version, well, takes the cake! Their four-layer red and pink velvet cake is filled...
February 6, 2015
There’s nothing quite like that first kiss, the one that rocks you to your core and gives you butterflies in your belly. Even if you’ve kissed your honey a thousand times, give them a...
February 5, 2015
A few simple ingredients are all you need to make this mouthwatering sweet and sour pork recipe. It’s so easy it can quickly be made any night of the week and takes just one wok. This dish is...
February 5, 2015
Skip Chinese takeout tonight and bring out the wok. This easy beef stir-fry recipe takes just minutes to make (faster than delivery) and is a dinner the whole family will love. Fragrant spices,...
February 4, 2015
Nabemono, or “cooking at the table,” is a traditional way of eating in Japan, especially in winter. It’s a social way of enjoying a meal where each diner participates in the cooking...
February 3, 2015
The perfect accompaniment to a juicy fork-tender pork loin is a dish of sweet and slightly tangy hard cider braised cabbage. It adds a wonderful balance to savory meats and is easy to make. This is...
February 2, 2015
Eggs Benedict is a classic favorite found on many breakfast and brunch menus, but it’s also a dish worthy enough to be eaten for dinner. I love this hollandaise sauce recipe that adds a...
January 30, 2015
These mini New England clam chowder bowls are the perfect quick-and-easy lunch or dinner. Simply slice the tops off of sour dough (or cracked wheat sour dough) rolls and scoop out the center to...
January 30, 2015
Every Super Bowl party needs a scrumptious bean dip and this one is sure to score points with your guests! Beans are simmered with beer, smoky chipotle peppers, garlic and onions then topped with a...
