Innholdsfortegnelse for Holiday 2020 i Pioneer Woman

Ree’s look “I love a basic turtleneck, especially a long one that I can wear with leggings. Simple and sleek!” —Ree Amiyrah’s look “A sweater like this is a staple piece, so I don’t mind spending a little more on it. It’s also the perfect item to dress up for the holidays!” —Amiyrah Marcella Belt, $38; 4hatsandfrugal.com…

To me, plaid is synonymous with the holidays—Ladd, the kids and I almost always break out matching plaid flannel pajamas for Christmas Eve. There’s something about the pattern that feels so cozy to me! I’ve loved plaid since I was a kid: For my confirmation in sixth grade I wore a Black Watch tartan Gunne Sax dress, which was the best thing I’d ever seen in my life. The pattern looks a lot like something you’d spot on Drummond Ranch today. Ladd often wears plaid shirts at work, and Paige even wore one when she dressed up as me for Halloween last year. (I challenged her to name an instance when she had seen me wear a plaid shirt, and she explained that she doesn’t own any florals. The apple…

When Ree started looking at dinnerware for her wedding registry, she was immediately drawn to transferware, a type of printed pottery developed in 18th-century England. “It looks vintage and old-fashioned, which is my favorite,” she says. She particularly loved the ornate patterns created by the company Spode—so much so that she couldn’t pick just one! She registered for a set of the Blue Italian pattern and a second outdoorsy design called Woodland. This style of decorative dinnerware has been popular for decades, but hundreds of years ago, it was a luxury only wealthy families could afford. In the early 1700s, every piece was hand-painted, so producing a matching set was expensive and time-consuming. That changed around 1750, when transfer printing came along: The technique involved engraving a copper plate with…

OH, DEAR “Dear” works in nearly any situation, but if you’re writing to an old friend, drop the formality and just start out like you would on a call: “Hi!” LET’S CHAT Writing a letter can feel awkward if you haven’t done it in a while. Just share some details about your life and keep things casual: Write like you talk! QUESTIONS? Wrap up with something positive, and ask a question. Let friends know you’re interested in what’s going on with them—it’s not just about you. HINT, HINT! Write your address in the upper-right corner so your friend has it on hand and can easily write back! SINCERELY… No need to end with anything too formal. When you’re writing to friends, sign off with a little more affection, like Rusty…

What’s your go-to dish to make for Thanksgiving?—Brenda Groesbeck, Sand Springs, OK Stuffing, which is actually both stuffing and dressing in our house. My father-inlaw and I are the only ones who like it cooked in the bird; everyone else likes it baked in a pan. I love stuffing because you can change it up with ingredients like dried fruit or roasted veggies. I usually make a traditional stuffing and then a separate batch that’s a little bit different. This year, I’m going back to an old favorite and making the recipe on page 77. What holiday activities do you love doing with your kids?—Jessica Ochs, Houston I love, love, love making cinnamon rolls with my kids (find my recipe at thepioneerwoman.com/cinnamonrolls). These days they’re so busy that it doesn’t…

Ree says: “I can’t resist a vintage-looking tin! These make perfect stocking stuffers.”…

Look for lids. Toothpaste, cold cream and pomade used to come in ceramic “pots,” with the logos transfer-printed on the lids. Today, 19th- and 20th-century pot lids are an entire subsection of transferware collecting: They were usually discarded, so there aren’t many left. Go with the “flow.” Collectors go crazy for “flow blue,” a style of transferware with soft, hazy edges where the blue ink has overflowed onto the white background. Check the back Words on the back can clue you in on age: Trademark rules led to the phrase “Made in England” in 1921, so a piece that just says “England” was likely made before then. Think beyond dishes. Pitchers, teapots and especially soup tureens are highly collectible. They have breakable parts, so they didn’t survive as well as…

Christmas on a Plate For many families, pulling out Spode dinnerware for the holidays is as essential as putting up a tree. The English company’s iconic Christmas pattern dates back to the 1930s, when executives set out to create a seasonal design that would appeal to American customers. The designer settled on a Christmas tree—despite, as the legend goes, never having seen one himself. That might explain why he topped his original version (see pattern at left) with Santa rather than a star or angel. The design debuted on 10-inch plates in 1938, and more than 80 years later, it’s still beloved.…

Jennifer Griffin @jenniferdimplesandtangles dimplesandtangles.com Like Ree, Jennifer is an Oklahoma-based blogger—and a maximalist. For this cheery look, Jennifer mixed mini disco balls with ornaments and scattered them everywhere. “I fill apothecary jars with them, I tie clusters of them on wall sconces…one year I even filled the mixing bowl of my green KitchenAid!” she says. Ree says: “Jennifer’s use of color is just amazing, and I’m in love with the vintage charm of her decor!” Ree says: “Stephanie’s ideas are so fresh. I love that she has both a rustic wood table and shiny, shimmery ornaments.” Stephanie Watkins @casawatkinsblog casawatkinsliving.com Baltimore blogger Stephanie gets creative with classic ball ornaments: She corrals them in bowls, creates stripes of color with them on her tree and balances them on top of candlesticks…

FROM THE delish KITCHEN WHAT YOU’LL NEED Yields 10 servings PREP TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 35 mins 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, grated2 bunches lacinato kale, ribbed, roughly chopped¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 tsp. hot pepper flakes4 cups water1 lb. shells10 oz. Velveeta, cut into ½" cubes PRESENTED BY 1 In a 7.25-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Once glistening, add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale and stir to coat in olive oil and garlic. 2 Season with pepper and stir in hot pepper flakes. Add water and bring to a boil. 3 Once boiling, add shells. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes shy according to package instructions. 4 Add cubed Velveeta and stir until pasta and kale become creamy…

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What Do You Do with Girls? I married a man who grew up with two brothers on a male-dominated cattle ranch, and when our first baby was born, it took a few moments before he could grasp that the baby was a girl. So certain had he been that his first (and second, and beyond) child would be a masculine child (to quote Luca Brasi in The Godfather) that it was completely evident to me that he hadn’t even considered the alternative. We were one of those rare couples in the mid-nineties who didn’t find out the gender of our babies before they were born, so it was indeed a complete surprise…but in this case, it might have helped soften the shock if he’d found out about it a few…

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King George IV The British king visited Scotland in 1822 and developed a love for tartan. The pattern has since been associated with British royals. Audrey Hepburn The big-screen legend and trendsetter famously wore a tartan blazer and a bow tie to a London dinner in 1950. Daisy Duke Actress Catherine Bach paired a midriff-baring plaid shirt with cutoffs on The Dukes of Hazzard in 1979, creating an iconic look. Johnny Rotten The lead singer of the Sex Pistols popularized tartan trousers in the ’70s, giving new meaning to a pattern tied to Queen Elizabeth II. Ronald Reagan The president wore a glen plaid suit on a trip to Europe in 1982. The press wasn’t happy about it, calling the look “unpresidential.” Princess Diana The princess was often photographed in…

Every time Ree leaves on a trip, she writes a letter to each of her kids. She could easily text them—or just call when she gets where she’s going—but she doesn’t. She takes the time to write a sweet note to whoever’s home because there’s just nothing better than a handwritten message to show someone how much you miss them. “It’s so simple,” she says. “But it’s one of my favorite traditions.” Sending a good old-fashioned letter is the perfect thing to do for a friend right now, at the end of a year when so many of us could use a little pick-me-up. “A note that has been totally handwritten is a gift—mostly because you hardly ever see it anymore,” Ree says. And you won’t find a much more…

Hot Cocoa Pancakes Ladd says: “Ree knows I’m a big chocolate person. These are almost as good as her famous chocolate sheet cake.” Pumpkin Spice Latte Pancakes Ree says: “If you’re one of those people who lives for pumpkin spice latte season, you have to try these!” Hot Cocoa Pancakes Prep time: 35 minutes * Total time: 35 minutes * Makes: about 6 servings ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder⅔ cup sugar3 cups cake flour2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon kosher salt3 large eggs3 cups buttermilk4 tablespoons salted butter, melted,plus more for the pan1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup heavy cream6 ounces semisweet chocolate,finely choppedMini marshmallows, for topping 1 Whisk the cocoa powder and sugar in a large bowl to break up any clumps. Whisk in the flour, baking…

Loaded Holiday Slice-and-Bake Cookies Prep time: 40 minutes * Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus chilling) * Makes: about 30 cookies 2½ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 teaspoon kosher salt1¼ cups packed light brown sugar¼ cup granulated sugar2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract2 large eggs2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread1 cup red and green M&M’s, coarsely chopped½cup finely chopped pecans 1 Whisk the flour, baking soda, instant coffee and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter and beat with a mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the…

There’s no better time to see Ree’s guesthouse, and the set of her Food Network show, than around the holidays. Nearly every surface at the Lodge has a festive flourish—and a big, beautiful tree stands in the main room. It wasn’t always this way: During the first year of Lodge tours, not a single ornament or wreath appeared in December. “We actually heard from a few visitors that they missed seeing Christmas decor, so we’ve been decorating ever since!” says Ree. Last year she enlisted the help of local art teacher Avery Chambers to give the space the ultimate holiday makeover. Ree’s request: nothing too formal or serious! Avery took note and filled the space with oversize ornaments, glittering lights and, of course, lots of gingham. Check out the results……

Ruby, an Australian shepherd–border collie mix, was not exactly a model puppy. The 8-month-old had been adopted—and then returned—to the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) five times. She was intelligent and energetic, but also aggressive, and she didn’t play well with other animals or children—a deal-breaker for most people. Despite Ruby’s problems, shelter volunteer Patricia Inman, who worked with the pup each time she was returned, had a soft spot for her. As a last-ditch effort, just hours before the dog was to be euthanized, the team at the RISPCA called Matthew Zarrella, head of the Rhode Island State Police Canine Unit, and begged him to consider Ruby for police duty. Matthew, a worldrenowned search-and-rescue specialist who’s the subject of the documentary Searchdog, decided…