Ree Drummond facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ree Drummond
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Drummond in 2014
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| Born | Anne Marie Smith January 6, 1969 Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Pen name | The Pioneer Woman |
| Nickname | Ree |
| Occupation | Blogger, author, television personality |
| Education | Journalism, gerontology |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Period | 2006–present |
| Genre | Biography, cookbook |
| Subject | Cooking, photography, home and garden, entertainment |
| Notable awards | Weblog of the Year 2009, 2010 (Bloggies) |
| Spouse |
Ladd Drummond
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 5 |
Ree Drummond, born Anne Marie Smith on January 6, 1969, is a famous American blogger, author, and TV star. She became well-known for her blog, The Pioneer Woman. This blog shared stories about her life on a ranch in rural Oklahoma.
Because her blog was so popular, Ree got her own TV show. It is also called The Pioneer Woman and started on The Food Network in 2011. She has also written many cookbooks, children's books, and a book about her own life. In 2015, Drummond started selling products for the home. These included cookware, kitchen tools, and clothing.
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Early Life and Education
Ree Drummond, whose nickname is "Ree," grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She lived in a home that looked over a country club. She has two brothers and one sister.
Ree finished Bartlesville High School in 1987. After high school, she moved to Los Angeles, California, for college. She went to the University of Southern California. She first studied journalism and then changed to gerontology. This is the study of aging. Ree graduated from college in 1991. She had planned to go to law school in Chicago. However, her plans changed when she met and married Ladd Drummond. Her husband is part of the rich Drummond ranching family.
The Pioneer Woman Blog
Ree Drummond started her blog in May 2006. It was first called Confessions of a Pioneer Woman. She later changed the name to The Pioneer Woman. She bought her own website address, thepioneerwoman.com, in October 2006.
Ree writes about many things on her blog. She shares stories about life on a ranch and homeschooling her children. About a year after starting her blog, she shared her first recipe. It was a guide on "How to Cook a Steak." Her blog quickly became very popular. It won the Weblog of the Year award in 2010.
By September 2009, her blog had about 13 million page views each month. By May 2011, its popularity grew even more. It reached about 23.3 million page views per month. It also had 4.4 million different visitors. Many people read her blog.
TastyKitchen.com: A Food Community
In April 2008, Ree held a contest on her blog. She asked readers to share their favorite recipes. So many people shared recipes that it gave her an idea. In 2009, Ree launched TastyKitchen.com. This website is a place where people can share recipes with each other.
Books by Ree Drummond
Ree Drummond has written many books. These include cookbooks, children's books, and a book about her life.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl: This was Ree's first cookbook. It came out in October 2009. A reviewer from The New York Times said Ree was "funny, enthusiastic and self-deprecating."
- Black Heels to Tractor Wheels: This book was published in February 2011. It tells the story of how Ree met her husband.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog: This is a children's book. It was published in April 2011. The book is about her family's pet Basset Hound named Charlie. Kids usually find this book very fun to read.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier: Ree's second cookbook. It was released in March 2012.
- Charlie and the Christmas Kitty: This was Ree's second children's book about Charlie. It came out in December 2012.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-by-Step Recipes for Simple, Scrumptious Celebrations: This cookbook was released on October 29, 2013.
- Charlie and the New Baby: Ree's third children's book about Charlie. It was released on April 29, 2014.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie Goes to the Doctor: This book was released on June 17, 2014.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog: Stuck in the Mud: This book came out on January 6, 2015.
- Charlie Plays Ball: This book was released on March 24, 2015.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: A cookbook with 125 dinner recipes. It was released on October 20, 2015.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star: This book was released on November 17, 2015.
- Little Ree: This children's book was released on March 28, 2017.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!: A cookbook with 120 recipes. It was released on October 24, 2017.
- Little Ree: Best Friends Forever!: This book was released on March 27, 2018.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Super Easy!: This cookbook was released on October 19, 2021.
- Ree's Best Family Meals: This book was released online on August 2, 2022.
Television Appearances
Ree Drummond first appeared on TV in 2010. She was on an episode of Throwdown! with Bobby Flay.
In April 2011, the Food Network announced exciting news. Ree Drummond would host her own daytime TV show. Her show, The Pioneer Woman, started on August 27, 2011.
Personal Life and Businesses
On September 21, 1996, Ree married Ladd Drummond. He was born on January 22, 1969. Ladd is a fourth-generation member of the well-known Drummond ranching family. They live on a working cattle ranch. It is about 8 miles west of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. They have five children and one grandchild.
In late 2016, the Drummonds opened a new business. It is called The Mercantile. It is a restaurant and retail store. They bought and fixed up a 100-year-old building in downtown Pawhuska for it.
In 2018, the Drummonds opened more businesses. They opened a bed and breakfast called "The Boarding House." They also opened a pizza place called "P-Town Pizza." In 2020, the Drummonds opened "Charlie's Sweet Shop." This shop sells ice cream and candy. It was named after their basset hound dog, Charlie, who passed away in 2017.
Images for kids
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Floral design chef knife and cutting board are products marketed by Drummond's Pioneer Woman company.
See also
In Spanish: Ree Drummond para niños
