Ree Drummond

Ree Drummond

Ree Drummond, known as The Pioneer Woman

Ree Drummond is an American blogger, author, food writer, photographer, and television personality. She is best known for her blog, "The Pioneer Woman," which chronicles her life as a ranch wife and mother. Drummond has become a prominent figure in the culinary world, known for her approachable recipes and engaging storytelling.

Early Life and Education

Ree Drummond was born on January 6, 1969, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She grew up on a ranch in a close-knit family, which instilled in her a love for the rural lifestyle. Drummond attended Bartlesville High School and later enrolled at the University of Southern California, where she studied journalism.

Career

Blogging

Drummond began her blogging career in 2006 with "The Pioneer Woman," where she shared stories about her life on a cattle ranch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Her blog quickly gained popularity due to her humorous writing style and vivid photography. She shared recipes, homeschooling tips, and insights into ranch life, attracting a wide audience.

Books

Ree Drummond has authored several books, including cookbooks and memoirs. Her first cookbook, "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl," was published in 2009 and became a bestseller. She has since published multiple cookbooks, each featuring her signature style of comfort food recipes.

Television

Pioneer Woman merchandise

In 2011, Drummond expanded her brand to television with "The Pioneer Woman" show on the Food Network. The show features her cooking and sharing recipes from her home kitchen, often with her family and friends. It has been well-received and continues to be a popular program on the network.

The Mercantile

In 2016, Drummond and her husband, Ladd, opened "The Pioneer Woman Mercantile" in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The Mercantile is a combination of a restaurant, bakery, and retail store, offering a variety of products and a taste of Drummond's culinary creations.

The exterior of The Pioneer Woman Mercantile in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Personal Life

Ree Drummond is married to Ladd Drummond, a fourth-generation cattle rancher. They have four children and live on a working cattle ranch outside of Pawhuska. Drummond often shares stories about her family life and ranching experiences on her blog and television show.

Related Pages

• Food Network
• Blogging
• Cookbook
• Oklahoma