"The Pioneer Woman": Ree Drummond

One of the most popular figures on the Food Network is Ree Drummond, who loves butter, basset hounds and Ethel Merman. The bestselling cookbook author and the figure behind the top-rated cooking show, not to mention Pioneer Woman magazine, tells Alina Cho, "I'm not a trained chef … I really am a mom who cooks for her family." We also meet Ree's cattle-herding husband, Ladd Drummond, with whom she transformed the small town of Pawhuska, Okla., into a tourist destination.
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[@sharonoconnell7914]

I love how down to Earth she is. Real deal.

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Sharon..

[@tam1729]

Me too. I love her

[@kokolatte825]

The part with her singing was so cute! You could tell she was nervous, but went through with it anyway. Her husband was much more open in this interview than he is on the show. His face lit up a little. It's nice to see him be so supportive of her. And what a handsome man.

[@dee468]

She’s so genuinely humble...very rare nowadays! She seems like such a wonderful person!

[@CordeliaWagner1999]

Looking at all the women who have a carreer outside of the Kitchen...

[@Starboy-mp2ci]

She's one of my favorite on food Network.

[@sportsfan9040]

Mine too

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

Me too 🙄🤩😁

[@Clintsessentials]

Same!

[@bettybartley6464]

Her and guy are my two favorites

[@elmyra.jackson]

Mine too.

[@0majors0]

She is so deserving of this fame because she remains down to earth and humble. Can’t wait for my chance to go visit the Boarding House.

[@linasanchez614]

Love your show

[@TBonesgirl]

The reason everyone including myself like her is because of how relatable and down to earth she is. My husband and I got lucky when we were at her mercantile....She was there. She was very welcoming and talked to you like you and her were the best of friends. It's that realness that everyday people like. And the food she makes is for the average person. And I must say, We average people thank her.

[@ddicorcia]

Honey you are her bread and butter of course she was nice while you were in HER STORE....

[@TracieClaiborne]

Donna Davis why would you not just assume she is a nice person? Do you know her personally?

[@shotgunblast28]

Donna Davis what a hateful thing to say. Wow. Have you heard the expression if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything. Look it up. You obviously need it. Have a blessed day.

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Lisa..

[@7dustchickstar436]

I remember when did an episode for her mother in law who had passed. You could tell the family was really hurting, and yet she felt it was the right thing to do. And what a tribute it was. Beautiful episode.

[@mama-mea6713]

Wait because I re watched that episode yesterday. I love that episode and she practically weeps the entire time. I was crying too it's really touching. She said it was important to show the highs and lows of life it thought it was beautiful

[@ApplePie..]

Who cares her husband's family STOLE that land from the Osage people.

[@calliedaly1940]

I love her. She’s so relaxing.

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Callie..

[@tam1729]

Very much so

[@lisaferguson771]

I love Ree, I watch her on the weekends seems down to earth!

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Lisa..

[@jermar1979]

She seems so nice and down to earth.

[@MelissaSusan1997]

“There was a lot of kissing.” Lad: “She started it!!” Lol! I love it!

[@roryemilio7835]

pro tip: you can watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

[@kasontrevor966]

@Rory Emilio definitely, have been using flixzone} for since december myself =)

[@nancyweliczko9334]

Pioneer Woman is my favorite TV cooking show and I have most of her cookbooks.

[@carrotstick1970]

I remember house-sitting at an exclusive country club in some gorgeous homes. It was only these women who could afford the exclusive lines of dishes, casserole dishes, cups, and glasses and cookware, such as Fitz and Floyd from Dillard’s. Now, with great thanks to Ree Drummond, we all can have even more beautiful items for cooking, serving, and hosting because her things are more beautiful and special because we associate them to someone who is like a friend, someone we feel we truly know.

[@elliekatesmith6363]

There is nothing bad about this lady or her family.. they have worked hard for what they have and share with us .. she is a genuine, lovely delightful person and we enjoy watching her shows since we found them by accident.. would love to go over and see the ranch and the store but probably never will being here in the UK.. So refreshing to watch a show where there is really nothing to moan about as everything is so pleasant as are the stars of it.

[@rumblefish9]

Ellie Colleni How about that whole racism thing against Asians

[@pattyamato8758]

They do work, but they inherited their wealth from Ladd's family, largest landowners in the state, and one of the wealthiest families in the nation. Not at all a "rags to riches" story.

[@pattyamato8758]

@@rumblefish9 What's that about? Had not heard that.

[@donnafielder6027]

Like the way her recipes are simple yet delicious. They are a beautiful couple & family. I truly think they have saved that small town of Oklahoma. Being ranchers is hard work. I’m sure they had to hire several people to help on this ranch to help work on the ranch. This ranch is huge & the family can’t do all this work themselves. It’s great to see this whole family so blessed by their hard work.

[@lorinasr7910]

So much for her and her hubby to be proud of!! Love her and her Pioneer Woman persona

[@DABASK]

I love Ree. I have her cookbooks and I think I have seen every episode of the cooking show at least twice. Can´t stop watching it. Cooking makes me happy. Sending love from Slovakia :)

[@joycegoshert3159]

Ree is such a down to earth person. I really like her personality and love of her family and friends. I wish her good luck with all her endeavors.

[@MTknitter22]

Hard work and love built this lady a fabulous life. Whenever you achieve huge success, the jealous ones criticize and pick rather than spend their energy to make THEIR dreams come true. Bless you Ree!

[@1943ofour]

Jane Eyre Agree 💯. She has a lovely family. I love her show.

[@lillianlee7052]

Jane Eyre Indian bread

[@pattyamato8758]

She had a fabulously wealthy life long before her Pioneer Woman success. Not jealous, but those are just the facts.

[@MTknitter22]

Patty Amato Yes - she was from a hard-working very successful family and she was working hard when she met her Ladd

[@barbarabrennan1753]

What wealthy life.? Does romance ever get that lucky? But I always loved watching the show. Doesn't every woman want a cowboy romance now? He seems like a shy gentleman.

[@flowerpower24]

I love how down-to-earth and genuine she is I love her show

[@illlli7469]

One of the few cooking shows left on food channel.

[@theresemartin3075]

Nmnmnmnmnm Mnmnmnmnmn Agreed...she's the only one I'll watch...cooking should be fun and theraputic not a game show or competition .The Food Channel really lost it's way!

[@ryanamari2233]

I agree its unfortunate that alot of the shows dont have new episodes.

[@monicak1832]

Therese Martin totally agree

[@illlli7469]

Therese Martin her, Trisha, and Ina I think are the only ones left unfortunately. I just watch on Hulu now.

[@ryanamari2233]

@@illlli7469 Trisha, Ina, Ree, Molly Yeh (Girl Meets Farm) Giada still has a show (Giada Entertains), however on this show I don't feel like she "cooks" the way she used to, now its some cooking more voice over. There were two other farm type shows (one was hosted by Sandra Bullock's sister, and the other I can't remember) but Ree of course having her longevity and Molly who is new young and fresh, i suppose beat the others out....

[@bethminer7634]

She makes my life better! Her 16 minute meals and make ahead meals mean no more take out! Love her!

[@annalise1139]

I never really understood how her show got so popular before but she’s truly a lovely person and so humble I totally understand now

[@LovemyLife700]

MYSELF and my 9 year old 1st granddaughter😍 ABSOLUTELY ADORE THE PIONEER WOMAN

[@craftygiftsbycarolyn5035]

Ree, one of my favorite episodes is the one with your brother Mikey. I have a Mikey in our family with downs and diabetes. He is now 32 yrs. young! Not sure if your brother is downs but he is adorable. You could tell he has a great time on your show. So awesome you have him on.

[@imzadii141]

this is definitely my favorite cooking show. I live for her shows every week. Also I love her family working on the ranch. I have learned a lot from this show from her cooking to the cattle clips. Please keep this show going. Do not change anything. Her family is the greatest and reallllllllll. Thanks for this show....

[@eviesmail5447]

Yes a wonderful alternative to the arrogant stars so called who got me to stop watching the food network after 11 solid years

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Leslie..

[@amandabrown4895]

“I really am a mom who cooked for her family.” 💗 The best job in the universe. You go, Ree!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Telling others about Jesus Christ and salvation and what he did on the cross to save us from our sins is the best job in the world. He can save your soul for eternity. being a mother who cooked for her family, not so much. Sorry. You lose.

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

She is amazing!!!

[@chrisbinder6687]

Loved her since she was just a homeschooling mom on the Well-Trained Mind forums!

[@JoeHollywood22]

I have met her and she was absolutely amazing.

[@xmuta]

Joey J - She’s racist

[@joannaluca8495]

S L and you’re an idiot!!

[@Phenom157]

I just love how Ree's cooking is so organized...mine...not so much..lol

[@theresabollman8061]

Love you, Ree!!!

[@truthtellermom462]

Both her and her husband are extremely humble and hard-working people . God bless them

[@scrunchymommabear5877]

She's hands down a wonderful role model. She's a real down to earth mom, wife, daughter (inlaw), friend, sister (inlaw), women that I've ever seen. I'm so glad she does all that she does. Her and her family are so wholesome.

[@truly3743]

❤️ down to earth, humble, real, inspirational, funny, innovative, kind, loves her family!!!

[@helenluevano1921]

I just love this family. Ree is genuinely sweet

[@stormwatch7245]

I freaking love her and her whole family and every single story she tells us while cooking. All of their children are amazing and beautiful. ❤️

[@LaBucci]

I love Ree! So relatable and real! Love her dogs, family, farms ❤️

[@shotgunblast28]

I love Ree!! She’s my favorite cook of all time! I love everything about her. Her humility. Her food. Her business sense. All the way down to those beautiful kids and yes. Her blouses!! Lol. She’s a wonderful lady all around !! Would love to meet her but since I’m in Georgia I doubt that would ever happen. Keep going Ree! You are awesome!!❤️

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Leigh..

[@margo3367]

She's fabulous. Her husband is pretty cute too!

[@kingmartin3208]

Ree is definitely building her Empire from the ground up..

[@ethelbailey3794]

I love Ree! she's such a humble sweet lady

[@johnlogan1022]

I've tried some of her recipes and they have all been very good! I enjoy watching her cooking show because she doesn't put on airs like many of them on Food Network do and she cooks meals anybody can make and the type of food most people enjoy.

[@Irish-Rose]

Yes! And her cooking books have all those step by step cooking pictures. Makes it so easy to follow. She’s beautiful inside & out. I love her whole family.

[@missmsmrs.7309]

Humble. Very, VERY good. Love it!!!! My DIL uses her recipe to make her Lasagna and it is TOO GOOD!!!!

[@elmyra.jackson]

I have enjoyed watching Ree cook for a while!!💙💙💙

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Miss Elmyra..

[@aboutblank7662]

The pioneer woman rules ! Lad does too ! 👏👏👏👏

She’s really wonderful and what a strong , smart lady

[@MidwestGirl]

Wonderful person and wonderful family. We need more people like the Drummonds in this world.

[@Irish-Rose]

I couldn’t agree more! And she is a great mom too, really raised her children right.

[@janethockey9070]

Help small towns during your next vacation

[@Irish-Rose]

Janet Hockey ???......WHAT? She’s not a Governor, Or the President......go ask them for help

[@merryroope7348]

I love ree and her recipes suits my life style, favorite cooking show indeed!

[@deelite402]

Even when she writes....she has such a relatable and hilarious sense of humor. She keeps it real. Love her LOL.

[@damselinadress2069]

I learned about her when my brother was tuning in to watch her show. I'd never heard of her. She made chicken noodle soup. It is now one of the most requested things for me to make.

[@Tangobutton]

That’s so cute- I used to call Mother in Law a pioneer woman back in the early-mid 00’s. Never heard of this show but it looks pleasant!

[@justperfect8272]

I love the Pioneer Woman. I’ve been to her Merchantile in Pauhuska and it was a great trip.

[@robradencic4483]

She's got the whole world on a plate!

[@Kashvidaurri1]

Oh how i love her, she's the best!!

[@maryannsarkady7950]

My favorite cooking show, cook books, merch. Down to earth really real family

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello MaryAnn..

[@april3806]

I came across her in 2006 when I was looking for a turkey gravy recipe. Been following her success ever since.

[@mauricegeorge4320]

Her dad is a lawyer (or doc, I do not remember) in Bartlesville, OK. Her husband's family is pretty wealthy too...She graduated from U of Southern California. It is not like regular white woman from ordinary family.

[@JudyJudyJudy44]

@@mauricegeorge4320 ... and your point is?

[@g-bgcg]

I have been to her lodge where she films and the scenery is just beautiful. I met her infamous Basset Hound. The town is growing and we plan to go back. We happened to meet one of their previous ranch hands in Kansas and he had only great things to say about Ree and the family. Good wholesome people. Love them. (Edited for misspelled word)

[@mauricegeorge4320]

It is really worth to visit there second time?

[@Reader767]

Ree Drummond is wonderful. My favourite on Food Network. Whatever she touches turns to Gold. .

[@jaaza9393]

I agree 💯

[@ddduva4440]

We loved the restaurant………and the area around Pawhuska has the beautiful Tallgrass Prairie Reserve. Worth the trip. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Irish-Rose]

I want to go there too. I love her! Been watching since her kids were small.

[@jeepchicful]

She has helped me make so many things I didn’t know how to make. I love her

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Read the Bible. God will show you so much much more and will save your soul. No brainer.

[@Rory_-dl1fh]

I live in Ireland and I love Ree Drummond, Such a beautiful soul and down to earth with a beautiful family, Love the recipes and the blogs. Just so down to earth, easy going, Beautiful folks cooking it different.

[@feb2173]

My mom and I love Ree, we have all her walmart products and cookbooks lol

[@judithz5974]

Such an inspiration and she makes it looks so easy.

[@bettyjones2929]

Marlboro man and his red haired beauty.

[@jaymepeddycoart2000]

Love Her. She is so smart and talented. The dish sets at Walmart are beautiful.

[@xmuta]

jayme peddycoart - and racist

[@xmuta]

@@hellogoodbye637 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIukeGWCpK6ppq8 see for yourself.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

We love Ree and her cooking show but more importantly, we love it that she shares her family life. Our company is in Norman, OK and have a lot of pride and admiration for the show and the Drummond family.

[@tammyhollan6149]

Love her and her down-to-earth food-you'll-actually-eat recipes! And the Merc in Pawhuska is a favorite everytime we go!

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Tammy..

[@masonstarship56]

Love her and my mom loves her products

[@ashtonbyrne5722]

Love her so much! She’s been teaching me to cook since I was 21 and I’m going on 29!

[@daleydoodoo]

She is so amazing!!!

[@Irish-Rose]

Yes she is! Read her book about how she met her hubby, one of the best love stories ever!

[@carolcraine5129]

Compared to what?

[@yaninacastaneda3558]

This makes me so happy, I love her!!

[@glendaclay1326]

Love her show

[@half-n-half8646]

I love her and her family. One of the last televised families worth watching!

[@JenniferWoellert]

She is so genuine

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Jen..

[@rally618]

that was awesome. A REAL PERSON.

[@crystalhadley4690]

I absolutely love this lady! Been watching her for years

[@elmyra.jackson]

Me too!

[@jimoray3]

We are so impressed with you and your family. We are great friends with Maria and Josh Lichty here in Utah. In fact, when I had cancer, Josh visited me and blessed me and having only 4 months to live, well that was 12 years ago. We love watching your authentic life and thank you for sharing always. Many blessings to you and your family

[@joanieb641]

I love watching her show and waiting to hear what the kids are doing. I would love to visit. Pahuska.

[@psw4763]

Bravo Ree love your cooking shows and wonderful recipes. Bless your family and four legged friends like Walter and Charlie.

[@ericsimons1886]

Love this lady.

[@libertyann439]

I like her. And she does a mean Ethel Merman! They've got a nice little gig goin'!

[@bellamartino730]

Her show always makes me "feel good" so I think thats alot to do with her success too. Its like a cozy feeling her show gives to you. Not all cooking shows or cooks/chefs can do that.

[@patriciaridley1583]

I love watching Ree, on TV in the morning just me and my coffee, she's my favorite Cook, she cooks like my Mom

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Patricia..

[@emdors5924]

I started following her blog in 2007/2008 when I started becoming a photographer and she would post photography tips.

[@karengant2555]

Ree is Ree-markable! And, that Ladd is a hunk!

[@sportsfan9040]

I have 3 of her 5 cookbooks. There's so many recipes, colorful pics and stories.

[@mommabear5059]

I absolutely love and admire this woman and what she’s done with her life.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

So God had nothing to do with her success, probably not. then it was satan. It's one or the other. "for it is he who has made us and not we ourselves."

[@CleanEatingKitchen]

I admire Ree and what she's built so much! She's re-defining what it means to build an empire. Go Ree! (from one Okie to another). XOXO.

[@xmuta]

She’s racist

[@JudyJudyJudy44]

@@xmuta your favorite buzz word now?

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello dear... how are you doing today..??

[@geralyntrejo8452]

Been watching her show for years. I always love seeing the interaction between Ree and Ladd, they are so cute together.

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Geralyn..

[@vistulagibsoncooper2420]

I LOVE her and her cookware, dishes!!!

[@annibobonnie]

She is my favorite celebrity chef. I just absolutely love her

[@keithburns5707]

Hi my family is from Pawhuska so I’ve watched it most of my 68 years and what goes on. But Pawhuska has been slowly dying for years what Rea has done is brought it back to life and brought it back into the national prominence that it deserves at one time Pawhuska had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the world it has a long history that’s worth looking into I agree on her development of the downtown area it has Breathe life back in that town thank you Rea the locals may not like you but I sure do.

[@jsmeyers2]

Keith Burns The book “Killers of the Flower Moon” (David Grann) tells a fascinating story of that area and the Osage Tribe. It also makes mention of the names of many of those famous millionaires.

[@Weedemandreap]

Why don't the locals like her?

[@keithburns5707]

Weed 'em & Reap Because they’re sleepy little town is getting way too busy and they can’t do their normal routine‘s they’re used to having a nice quiet little town when I was younger my grandma Bessie used to take me downtown to go shopping and at that time in the 50s it used to look a lot a lot like what it does now that really has opened up her Mercantile and you can’t hardly move around there so many people now I love it it reminds me of the way it used to be but the locals can’t get to the post office to get their mail they can’t drive through town unimpeded and that’s why some of the locals don’t like her

[@keithburns5707]

Janet Meyers you should find Louis Burns‘s history of the Osage people it’s full of information about the Osage is in the area

[@selena0ldenoughtoknowbette244]

@@Weedemandreap Envy, Jealousy, not wanting to change. We have a local guy that made it big. He is investing in his hometown area and people are unhappy about what he is doing. Same ole...complain about the town dying, not changing etc. then when someone is willing to take a chance and change things,... it is not what so and so wanted etc....

[@pamelakrumvieda3153]

Ree and I have similar life stories in miniature, city girl, middle of nowhere, homeschool, ranching, home cooking because there's literally nowhere else to go. I REALLY don't have aspirations to be as busy as her! Yeah, my lazy bone is tired just thinking about her life. LOL More power to her!!

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Pamela..

[@LisasEbooks]

I love love Pioneer Woman. I tape all the shows. Thanks for sharing.

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Lisa..

[@TexasEdd]

Nice story about a genuinely nice person. Thanks for posting . . .

[@janethockey9070]

Make small towns cool, again!!

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Janet..

[@winstonmckenzie5731]

Fan of Ree and her show and her family. Bravo!!

[@user-ot2uy2og9l]

Ree you are so lovely! Thank you for all your warmth, creativity, and inspiration 💖

[@Irish-Rose]

I agree!

[@xmuta]

She’s racist

[@fredhonest7258]

Hello Dina..

[@kimberlykozlowski2339]

Huge fan. Now I just needs a reservation at the boarding house. Maybe in a few years.