Innholdsfortegnelse for Fall 2020 i Pioneer Woman

Hi, friends! I can’t believe summer’s coming to a close. In some ways, it feels like it lasted forever…in other ways, it has flown by. Ladd and I have had the busiest three months in recent memory, between his never-ending ranch work, my Pioneer Woman work, the kids being home, filming my cooking show and trying to figure out what’s to come this fall with work, high school, college and sports. Most parents I know are still firmly in “figuring out” mode, and I think we’ve all gotten better at taking things one day at a time. In the midst of all the busyness, I had an exciting development this summer: I got to completely relaunch my website! Many of you might remember that ThePioneerWoman.com is where all the fun…

Most of us haven’t traveled much lately, but I can’t help thinking of a trip I took last fall when I had to run—actually more like sprint—from one airport gate to the other to make it home that night. Luckily the wheels on my carry-on suitcase moved faster than I did! I kissed my bag, and the plane, when I made it onto my flight. All this to say: I know traveling isn’t always easy, but getting ready for a trip can be. Here are some packing tips for whenever you hit the road again.…

One of the hardest parts about having a restaurant is being patient. We waited a good three years before we decided to mix up the menu at The Merc, but I’m so darn glad we did. Don’t worry, I didn’t abandon my beloved biscuits and gravy or chicken-fried steak. I just wanted to add a few things that make my heart flutter, like a pretty-in-pink beet salad and a big pile of parmesan fries with a gorgeous garlic aïoli. Now that The Merc is open again, I can finally show off all the new dishes! Because I know many of you aren’t traveling the way you used to just yet, I thought I’d share some of the recipes here so you can try them. I hope you love them as…

There’s lots of action in Pawhuska around Halloween. We usually have a big festival in town, at The Merc, and later that night at home, Ladd and I and the kids watch scary movies and eat candy. If you’re throwing a Halloween get-together, this dark platter of treats is a fun way to mix things up, especially if you serve it with a blood-red punch. Of course I couldn't resist putting a frozen hand in the drink: Ladd and I love a good prank! Cookie-Coated Caramel Apples Prep time: 50 minutes ⋆ Total time: 1 hour ⋆ Makes: 8 apples 8 applesCooking spray4 cups sugar¼ cup corn syrup10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces2 cups heavy cream, at room temperatureCrushed chocolate cookies, for coating 1 Insert a wooden stick into…

Ree has a lot to celebrate this fall: Four of the Pioneer pups (her Labs Lucy and Duke and basset hounds Rusty and Fred) have November birthdays! “It’s nice to have one time of year to celebrate all the dogs,” she says. Ree is not one to spoil her pets (they’re ranch dogs after all), but she does like giving them a special birthday treat. Other dog lovers are right there with her: Pinterest searches for “dog-safe cake recipes” rose 167 percent last year! Here’s how to plan a perfect birthday party for your pup. If you don’t know when your dog was born, no worries: Just pick a day and remember it next year! Heads Up Dress your dog in a decorative hat or scarf for the big day.…

What is your favorite fall dessert? —Collette Thomas, Uniondale, NY When I was in elementary school, the cafeteria regularly served a piece of pumpkin cake with a dollop of whipped cream on top. I was never more excited to be at school than when it was on the menu! Can you tell that I love, love, love pumpkin desserts? One of my favorites is my pumpkin gingersnap cheesecake. Putting pumpkin in my go-to cheesecake recipe was a no-brainer—and then I added caramel sauce to make it more sinful. I love changing the crust when I make cheesecake, so for this one I used gingersnaps, but a chocolate crust would be delicious, too! Find the recipe at thepioneerwoman.com. You’ve said before that you eat a lot of eggs. Do you have…

I think I’ve only worn one shirt that could truly be considered Western, back in 2005, but I really do love old-fashioned Western shirts—the colors and designs, the tassels and frills. They’re absolutely gorgeous, and they make me think of some of my favorite people: Dolly Parton, Robert Redford, Randy Travis, George Strait (swoon)! We can thank Hollywood for turning these shirts into pieces of art: When Western movies took off in the 1920s, so did cowboy fashion, and tailors around the country started adding embellishments. The fun really started in the 1950s when country music stars put their own spin on the shirts, adding sequins, rhinestones and elaborate embroidery. Of course you won’t see these around the ranch. Ladd only owns a couple of Western shirts and they definitely…

Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice Remove the peels from 2 oranges with a vegetable peeler. Put the peels in a saucepan; add 6 allspice berries, 4 star anise pods, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 bay leaf and ¾ cup honey. Squeeze in the orange juice. Add 2 cups black cherry juice and 1 quart pomegranate juice and bring to a simmer. Let simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Remove the orange peels and spices with a slotted spoon. Stir 2 cups mixed berries into the mulled juice and ladle into mugs. Mulled Maple Apple Cider Remove the peels from 1 orange and 1 lemon with a vegetable peeler. Put the peels in a saucepan; add 6 allspice berries, 3 cinnamon sticks and 3 whole cloves. Squeeze in the orange and lemon…

Believe it or not, America is home to thousands of abandoned towns, and visiting them is like going back in time. Many are remnants of the 19th-century American West, when a rush to find gold and copper led to small settlements as far west as Alaska. But when the fortunes ran out, so did the residents, often leaving behind empty houses, saloons and shops. Here are four spots you can visit this Halloween season—you might even see some actual ghosts! KENNECOTT ALASKA In the 1900s, developers stumbled upon $200 million worth of copper in this remote spot. To get it to market, they had to quickly build a railway—and create this town for employees. At its height, 600 men lived here, and the town included a skating rink and rec…

Five days a week at 1 p.m. sharp, the volunteers at St. Teresa of Calcutta Soup Kitchen in Pawhuska, OK, serve lunch to every adult and child who needs or wants a hot home-cooked meal. Every bowl of stew and scoop of pasta represents a tangible way to love thy neighbor. Though the soup kitchen operates out of the town’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, it has always been nondenominational—and everyone is welcome. “We have no idea, nor do we care, what faith someone is. We serve people because we are Catholic, not because they are,” says Father Sean Donovan, the church’s pastor. “When we first started 15 years ago, there was a great deal of visible poverty in Pawhuska,” says Father Chris Daigle, the church’s former pastor who helped open…

“There is nothing cooler (or more timeless!) than a great suede jacket. I love to match the jacket to the heels.”—Ree “The key to this look is the dress-and-sneaker combo: It’s a fun mix of casual and dressy. Plus these metallic pink sneakers are amazing!”—Jamie…

On the Grid This simple arrangement is clean and classic—and super easy to execute. • Start with the corners: Mark on the wall where you want your four corner frames to go and then work your way in. • Let the images breathe! Space pictures two to three inches apart to keep the group from looking cluttered. • Try this layout with a group of postcards, magazine covers or wallpaper samples. Grids work best when you have a collection of prints and photos in the same style and size. Mixed and Mismatched This “anything goes” wall is a great way to display all kinds of art, no matter the size, style or colors. • Control the chaos by anchoring the gallery with one large piece that can act as a…

Thousands of visitors head to the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg, TN, every year to check out the country’s largest shaker display. Archaeologist Andrea Ludden and her family opened the museum in 2002, partly to share their collection with others—and partly because they were running out of space in their house (shakers were even lining the laundry room!). Since Andrea’s death in 2015, her family has continued building the collection: The museum now holds about 40,000 shakers. Her daughter, also named Andrea, gave us a closer look at some of their coolest pieces.…

Taco Shells and Cheese Prep time: 25 minutes ⋆ Total time: 35 minutes ⋆ Makes: 6 to 8 servings 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta1 pound medium pasta shells2 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons salted butter1 pound ground beef2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon paprika1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste2 cups whole milk, plus more if needed8 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), diced2½ cups shredded cheddar-jack cheeseSour cream, salsa and chopped fresh cilantro, for topping 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2 Heat the olive oil and 2…

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off It’s like a senior skip day do-over. Live vicariously through Ferris as he carries out the ultimate day of hooky. Come for Matthew Broderick, stay for the big finale. The Breakfast Club If you don’t think your high school years were your best, you’ll relate to this band of misfits. Their Saturday together in detention is one to remember. Fast Times at Ridgemont High This wild 1982 coming-of-age tale about California teens has a bit of everything: high schoolers behaving badly, life lessons and lots of fast food! Say Anything… Everyone who had a high school sweetheart, or just longed for one, will love this rom-com. And watching a young John Cusack will make you smile. Can’t Buy Me Love Boy meets girl; boy bribes girl…