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 |
Anne Marie "Ree" Drummond (born January 6, 1969) is an American blogger, author, and television star. She became famous for her blog, The Pioneer Woman. This blog shared stories about her life on a ranch in Oklahoma.
Because her blog was so popular, Ree Drummond got her own TV show. It's also called The Pioneer Woman and airs on The Food Network. The show started in 2011. She has also written many cookbooks, books for children, and a book about her own life. In 2015, she started selling products for the home, like cooking tools and clothes.
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Early Life and Education
Ree Drummond grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She lived with her two brothers and a sister. After finishing Bartlesville High School in 1987, she moved to Los Angeles, California.
She went to the University of Southern California. She first studied journalism and then changed to gerontology. After college, she planned to go to law school. But her plans changed when she met and married Ladd Drummond. Her husband comes from a well-known ranching family in Oklahoma.
Ree's Famous Blog
Ree Drummond started her blog in May 2006. It was first called Confessions of a Pioneer Woman. Later, she changed the name to The Pioneer Woman. On her blog, Ree writes about many things. She shares stories about ranch life 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. Millions of people visit her blog every month to read her stories and recipes.
Sharing Recipes Online
In April 2008, Ree held a fun contest on her blog. She asked readers to share their favorite recipes. So many people joined in that it gave her an idea.
In 2009, Ree Drummond launched a new website called TastyKitchen.com. This site is a place where people can share their own recipes. It became a big community for food lovers.
Ree's Books
Ree Drummond has written many books. She writes cookbooks, children's books, and even a book about her own life.
Cookbooks for Home Chefs
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
* This was Ree's first cookbook. It came out in October 2009. * Reviewers said it was funny and full of great recipes.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier
* Her second cookbook, released in March 2012.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays
* This book has 140 recipes for holiday celebrations. It was released in October 2013.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime
* This cookbook has 125 dinner recipes. It came out in October 2015.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!
* This book features 120 recipes. It was released in October 2017.
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Super Easy!
* This cookbook came out in October 2021.
- Ree's Best Family Meals
* Released online in August 2022.
Books for Kids
Ree Drummond has written a series of children's books. They are about her family's real-life Basset Hound dog, Charlie.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog
* Published in April 2011. * Kids love this book because of Charlie's funny adventures.
- Charlie and the Christmas Kitty
* A Christmas story about Charlie, released in December 2012.
- Charlie and the New Baby
* Another book about Charlie, released in April 2014.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie Goes to the Doctor
* Released in June 2014.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog: Stuck in the Mud
* Released in January 2015.
- Charlie Plays Ball
* Released in March 2015.
- Charlie the Ranch Dog: Rock Star
* Released in November 2015.
- Little Ree
* Released in March 2017.
- Little Ree: Best Friends Forever!
* Released in March 2018.
Ree's Autobiography
- Black Heels to Tractor Wheels
* This book tells the story of Ree's life. It was published in February 2011.
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 would get her very own cooking show. Her show, The Pioneer Woman, started on August 27, 2011. On the show, she shares her recipes and life on the ranch.
Personal Life and Family
On September 21, 1996, Ree married Ladd Drummond. He is part of a famous ranching family in Osage County, Oklahoma. Ree often calls him "the Marlboro Man" in her blog and books.
They live on a large cattle ranch near Pawhuska, Oklahoma. They have five children and one grandchild.
In 2016, the Drummonds opened a store and restaurant called The Mercantile. It is in a 100-year-old building in downtown Pawhuska. They also opened a bed and breakfast called "The Boarding House" in 2018. Later, they opened a pizza place called "P-Town Pizza." In 2020, they opened "Charlie's Sweet Shop," an ice cream and candy store. This shop was named after their beloved basset hound dog, Charlie, who passed away in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Ree Drummond para niños
