Sherri Gordon

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Location
Columbus, Ohio
School
Otterbein University, Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Certified Life Coach Institute
Expertise
Nutrition, Grocery shopping, Cooking tips
  • Sherri has written nearly 30 books, including "Tyler Florence—Celebrity Chef" and an award-winning book on food allergies, "Peanut Butter, Milk, and Other Deadly Threats—What You Should Know About Food Allergies," which won an Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 award.
  • As someone who is gluten-sensitive, Sherri loves to experiment in the kitchen and to search for the best gluten-free restaurants. Her favorites for gluten-free fried chicken are 3 Little Chicks in Las Vegas and Summer House in Chicago.
  • Sherri learned to cook in her mother's kitchen and loves making delicious comfort foods for her family like baked potato soup, chili, cheesy potatoes, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, and french toast casserole.

Experience

Sherri Gordon is an award-winning author, journalist, and certified professional life coach. As a contributor to Verywell Mind, Parents, Health, and Verywell Fit, she's covered everything from the best snacks at Trader Joe's and how to shop on a budget to how to pick the perfect watermelon. Sherri also is a Food Network super fan and loves to use tips from celebrity chefs and experiment with them in her kitchen, especially if she can create a gluten-free version. She also enjoys a good cut of meat, fresh produce, and delicious sauces. Sherri's interest in the food industry is vast, but she's particularly drawn to topics related to nutrition, food science, and grocery hacks.

Education

Sherri received a bachelor's degree in public relations and speech communication with a minor in English from Otterbein University. She also earned a certificate of completion from The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

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