


{"id":1384,"date":"2012-02-01T04:53:25","date_gmt":"2012-01-31T18:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?page_id=1384"},"modified":"2017-11-16T11:23:38","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T01:23:38","slug":"about-howtocookthat-net","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/about-howtocookthat-net\/","title":{"rendered":"About howtocookthat.net"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hrecipe\" align=\"center\">\n<strong>Hello, my name is Ann<\/strong> I am a qualified food scientist and dietitian who likes to cook ridiculously unhealthy desserts!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ann-cooking3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4387\" alt=\"ann reardon how to cook that\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ann-cooking3-550x412.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ann-cooking3-550x412.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ann-cooking3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ann-cooking3-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ann-cooking3-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have worked as a consultant dietitian in the food industry, then as a community and public health dietitian for a number of years. \u00a0After which I resigned to take on a role as a youth pastor. \u00a0We&#8217;ve had countless dinners and meetings at our house over the years, so there has been plenty of opportunities to bake and cook for guests. \u00a0 \u00a0Again and again I have been asked, &#8220;Can you teach me how to cook that&#8221;. \u00a0After writing out the recipes numerous times and even having friends come to my house to learn how to cook, I decided to one day start a cooking blog.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iTuv3RBlpO4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In March 2011 my third son was born (three wonderful boys), he was quite unwell and I was up feeding him 3 hourly throughout the night until he was 7 months old. \u00a0To stay awake during those times I started howtocookthat.net \u00a0Yes, that&#8217;s correct most of the first years posts were typed one handed at all hours of the night while feeding a baby.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"align center  wp-image-4388\" alt=\"how to cook that ann reardon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011-550x736.jpg\" width=\"330\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011-550x736.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011-300x402.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011-400x536.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/jedd-presurgery-2011.jpg 1936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I often get asked how can \u00a0you make all of those cakes and desserts and not be overweight? \u00a0Well, there is no magic pill &#8211; all of our meals are low fat and healthy, I eat plenty of fruit and excercise regularly. \u00a0I try to only make amazing desserts when we have people coming over to share it with. \u00a0I did have intentions of adding the recipes that I use for dinner to the blog, but I keep getting sidetracked with desserts &#8211; they photograph so much more beautifully.<\/p>\n<p>I have been cooking sweet things and collecting recipes ever since I was a little girl. \u00a0What a blessing to have a mum that taught me to cook despite the mess that kids make in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1391\" title=\"howtocookthat how to cook that ann reardon\" alt=\"howtocookthat how to cook that ann reardon best food blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/old-recipe2-1024x764.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/old-recipe2-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/old-recipe2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/old-recipe2-60x44.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Above is a pic of the first recipe I ever wrote out &#8211; my friends mum had made the most amazing <a title=\"Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/chocolate-cheesecake-recipe\/\">chocolate cheesecake,<\/a> so I asked for the recipe. \u00a0I have a recipe file that is thick with gems collected over the years. If there is no source listed it is because I don&#8217;t actually know where they came from or I have adapted or developed the recipes myself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1388\" style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: auto; display: block; clear: both; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border: 0px initial initial;\" title=\"how to cook that recipe file\" alt=\"ann reardon howtocook that\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1435-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1435-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1435-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1435-60x44.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/IMG_1435-400x299.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;\">Hope you enjoy the blog.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Ann<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please direct all media, advertsing, business and booking enquiries to: \u00a0howtocookthat [at] iinet.net.au<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FAQ: Where is Ann Reardon from? I live in Sydney Australia but my wonderful subscribers are from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>As seen on:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4630\" alt=\"how to cook that ann reardon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Image-550x250.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Image-550x250.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Image-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Image-60x27.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Image-800x365.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Image-400x183.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Image.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?page_id=1255\">privacy policy<\/a> <\/div>\n \n<h4 align=center>My Cookbook<\/h4>\n<p align=center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cook-crazy-sweet-creations-cookbook-ann-reardon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hardcover-book-mockup-of-a-woman-reading-3409-el1.png\" alt=\"ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook\" title=\"Crazy Sweet Creations Cookbook\" style=\"opacity: 0.8; -moz-opacity: 0.8;\" class=\"fade\" \/><\/a>\n<\/br>\nStores that sell my book listed by country:  \n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook<\/a>\n<\/br>\nAll recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/about-howtocookthat-net\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" src=\"\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image tfe\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><p>Hello, my name is Ann I am a qualified food scientist and dietitian who likes to cook ridiculously unhealthy desserts! I have worked as a consultant dietitian in the food industry, then as a community and public health dietitian for a number of years. \u00a0After which I resigned to take on a role as a youth pastor. \u00a0We&#8217;ve had countless dinners and meetings at our house over the years, so there has been plenty of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1384"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1384"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60839,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1384\/revisions\/60839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}