Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2022 i Pioneer Woman

y goodness—it seems like only yesterday that we were experiencing ice storms on the ranch and waiting (begging!) for warmer weather to arrive. And suddenly, here we are! Hot days, balmy nights, lots of work for Ladd, and all the sunshine my porch flowers and I could hope for. Here’s what’s happening in our world this summer: On the TV front, I have a new Food Network show starting in July (stay tuned!). And the kids and I are wrapping up our two-year adventure of self-shooting my cooking show. As you may know, when the pandemic unfolded in 2020, my London crew wasn’t able to travel here, so with the support of the network, my kids stepped in with iPhones and tried their hand at TV production. What we thought…

Cowboys have been wearing ornate, intricate belt buckles for as long as most of us can remember, but this wasn’t a trend that originated on the range. After all, you don’t really need a handcrafted sterling silver buckle inlaid with turquoise to keep your dungarees up! But ever since belt buckles became popular rodeo prizes in the 1920s, cowboys have donned them with pride—and after legendary cowboys like John Wayne and Gary Cooper wore them in the late 1920s and ’30s, buckles became a must-have for silver screen heroes as well as country singers and other celebrities. In the 1960s and ’70s, metal-crafting companies across the country started cranking out affordable Western-style buckles for the masses, and a fashion icon was born. Take a look at some collectible buckles here,…

Jackie Crawford Professional Breakaway Roper HOMETOWN: Stephenville, TX MOST PRIZED BUCKLE: 2020 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association Breakaway Roping World Championship “This buckle sums up a lifetime’s worth of work,” says Jackie, 39. And she won it when she was six months pregnant with her daughter, Journey. Najiah Knight Mini Bull Rider HOMETOWN: Arlington, OR MOST PRIZED BUCKLE: 9th Annual Fredericksburg Touring Pro Champion In 2020, Najiah, 15, met one of her heroes, Ezekiel Mitchell, and he gifted her the buckle from his first Professional Bull Riders win. “He wanted to inspire me,” says Najiah. Trevor Brazile Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion HOMETOWN: Decatur, TX MOST PRIZED BUCKLE: 2002 All-Around Cowboy World Championship “Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a great cowboy,” says Trevor, 45. “And this…

Persian-Style These rugs have intricate patterns that are ideal for heavy-use areas—they hide small stains! They also look at home in just about any type of kitchen. In this one designed by Erin Kestenbaum (erinkestenbaum.com), the runner plays off the color of the cabinets. Striped Adding a classic stripe is a perfect way to liven up a space without too much drama. Here, design firm Chango & Co (chango.com) went for a farmhouse vibe with a linen-and-black runner. Geometric This all-white kitchen needed a pop of color, so design firm 22 Interiors (22interiors.com) added a graphic ombré rug. Similar styles look great in simple kitchens, where an eye-catching pattern can be the star.…

Mod Rocker Designers Charles and Ray Eames debuted their iconic molded plastic rocking chair in 1950. For years after, furniture-maker Herman Miller gifted the chair to employees with newborns. Scary Rocker Shhh…what’s that creaking sound? After playing a pivotal role in 1960’s Psycho, the rocking chair has become a staple in horror movies. TV Rocker In a 1958 episode of Lassie, the beloved collie refuses to part with a rocking chair she finds in a barn, stealing it back after it’s auctioned off. Musical Rocker The Everly Brothers, Kellie Pickler and John Lee Hooker are just a few of the musicians who have sung about rocking chairs. Howlin’ Wolf even put one on the cover of his 1962 self-titled album. Giant Rocker The world’s largest rocking chair, located in Casey,…

Did you know that a clean home supports health and well-being? A clean home is more than just a convenience, it promotes peace of mind, encourages clear-thinking and sparks creativity. Home care is an essential part of self-care. When we take the time to clean, we’re creating a comfortable space that will nurture ourselves and our families. Here, the pros at Hoover offer spring cleaning tips that work year-round to create a happy home to inspire a happier you. Whether you’ve got pets, kids, need a deep clean or just want a quick touch-up, Hoover has solutions to eliminate the mess and the stress. Start here to enjoy the simple pleasures of your clean home! Organize & Dust: Get rid of “dust-collectors”—trinkets, knickknacks and other stuff that no longer holds…

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Feature Photographer Alison Gootee @alisongootee Alison, a New Orleans native, photographed two fashion stories in this issue, on pages 14 and 20. “It was a cold day, and those bright sandals and dusters reminded me that summer wasn’t far!” Garden Writer Daryl Beyers @newgardenershandbook As a longtime landscape designer and instructor at the New York Botanical Garden, Daryl knows how to grow just about anything. His guide to planting and caring for a thriving tomato garden is on page 43. Fashion Editor Belle Bakst @littlefashionstylist Belle, an editor and fashion influencer, recently joined The Pioneer Woman Magazine team full-time. She found all the sandals on page 20—and she loves a floral duster almost as much as Ree does! Crafter Ashley Toth @helloashleytoth Almost every DIY project in the magazine is…

Heart with Cross One-of-a-kind silver buckles can fetch top dollar. This one, featuring an engraved heart with a mother-of-pearl inlay and turquoise cross, is by Bali-based artist Lee Downey. Bronco Rider with Turquoise Turquoise nuggets are rarely this large, so this engraved sterling buckle by Vogt Silversmiths is especially valuable. State of Texas State buckles featuring Texas always sell first, Richard says. This cast-pewter model from Montana Silversmiths was acid-washed to give it an antiqued patina. Horse Whisperer Edward H. Bohlin, an early Western silversmith, designed some of the most collectible buckles, like this sterling one. It has ornate hand-engraving and 14-karat-gold details. The Magnif icent Seven Buckles are often a gift for the cast and crew on the set of Westerns. This one was designed by Santa Fe silversmith…

I love dressing in layers, but that’s not easy in the summer—particularly on those super-hot Oklahoma days. Until recently I never knew how to cover up and keep cool at the same time, but then I discovered beautiful, magical dusters! I adore these loose robe-style tops so much: I can throw one over a tank and jeans and look instantly pulled together. But that’s not the only option. Dusters are so versatile, you can wear them any which way. Add one (or more) to your wardrobe and you’ll see what I mean! Take a look at these ideas for inspiration. Date Night Step things up for a night on the town by pairing a long duster with slim jeans and pink sandals. At the Pool Throw a lightweight duster over…

3-D Flowers WHAT YOU’LL NEED • Scissors • Assorted maps • Pinking shears (or edger scissors with scalloped blades) • Adhesive foam dots • 9-inch square teal card stock • 9-inch square shadow box 1 Using the scissors, cut 2½-inch squares from the maps. (Thin atlas paper will work best for this, but you can print maps if you don’t have one.) You’ll need two or three squares to make each flower. 2 Fold each square in half twice, then fold it once diagonally to create a triangle. Leave the folded edge intact and, using pinking shears or scissors, cut scallops or other petal-like designs from the other two edges, as you would to make a snowflake. Unfold the paper (it should look like a flower) and repeat with the…

Oklahoma State Fair Oklahoma City This fair is all about farming and agriculture—events include antique tractor displays, horse shows and bronco-busting—but it’s a great spot for history buffs too. An interactive Oklahoma Frontier Experience tells the state’s story through shows featuring Native American dancers, barrel-racing cowgirls and gunslingers. DATES: September 15–25 ADMISSION: Adults, $15; kids 6–11, $8 DETAILS: okstatefair.com BEST BITE Silver Dollar Cinnamon Rolls These giant sticky buns are what a state fair treat should be: totally over-the-top! They’re baked fresh on-site and sold plain or piled with gooey pecans—fluffy vanilla frosting optional. State Fair of Texas Dallas Texas is home to America’s biggest (and most attended) state fair, and the events are grand too: Along with a huge rodeo and some of the world’s best pig races, there’s…

How does your family feel about leftovers? Do you factor this into your meal planning? —Keri DeRosa, Montclair, NJ We love leftovers in the Drummond house! I do factor this in whenever I’m making a big lasagna or casserole. I know we won’t be able to get through a whole pan in one meal (especially now that it’s just Ladd, Todd and me), so I’ll plan to get an additional meal or two out of each one. With other dishes, like fried pork chops, I make it a point to cook more than I know we’ll need because both Ladd and Todd love a fried pork chop straight out of the fridge the next day—even more than one that’s just been fried! My daughter and I love making snicker-doodle cookies.…

I loved everything about the ’80s, but I’ll be honest: I really never thought the clothes and accessories that I wore back then would return! Everywhere I look these days, I see signs of an ’80s comeback: off-the-shoulder tops, bangles, neon scrunchies. I’ve even spotted a few pieces on my daughters Alex and Paige. Whether we like it or not, the ’80s are back in full force! Here are a few ways you can jump on the bandwagon because, well… girls just wanna have fun! 1 Big Hair Try a version of Oprah Winfrey’s bigger-is-better hairdo with a volume-boosting dryer, curlers and a styling foam. No teasing required! 2 Swatch Watches These Swiss-made plastic watches are still going strong, and they come in dozens of candy-colored designs—many of which resemble…

Plenty of quirky furniture trends have come and gone—waterbeds, inflatable couches—but you have to hand it to the rocking chair for standing the test of time. Americans have been rocking back and forth for more than two centuries, ever since Philadelphia cabinetmaker Solomon Fussell put a set of rocker rails on a chair in 1742 and set the whole trend in motion. By the mid-1800s, many homes in the United States had at least one rocking chair—and plenty still do: Sales of the chairs are still growing today. We love the way they look (Ree has them at The Lodge for guests), and they’re great for stress-relief: Studies have shown that adults are just as soothed by the rocking motion as babies are! Rocking chair makers have kept up with…

Every summer when her kids were little, Ree grew tomatoes in her garden, and every year, she encountered the same problem: figuring out how to eat them all. “I always overplanted, and always had a slew of tomatoes!” she says. She learned early on that the plants yield a lot of produce. Just a few can give you pounds of tomatoes in one season. And all they need to flourish is a sunny spot, lots of water, some fertilizer and a little attention. Get your own tomato garden going with this easy guide. Tomato Growing 101 PLANTING • Tomatoes can be grown from seed (the best option if you want to grow unique varieties) or purchased as small plants called “starts.” You should plant your starts once the threat of…

Honey Mustard Chicken Kebabs Prep time: 35 min ★ Total time: 50 min ★ Serves: 6 1 pound baby red potatoes (about 18)½ cup honey⅓ cup dijon mustard2 tablespoons olive oil⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into1½-inch cubes (about 24)2 teaspoons kosher saltBlack pepper, to taste2 green bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 24) 1 Soak six 12-inch wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour to prevent them from burning; drain. 2 Put the potatoes in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes can just be pierced with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. 3 Meanwhile, whisk…

Of all the cocktails on the menu at Ree’s pizza place, P-Town Pizza, only one has her name on it: It’s the Marg-a-Ree-Ta—and it says everything about her love for this irresistible summer drink. Ree’s version includes the classic combo of tequila and lime, but she adds layers of flavor with cilantro, cucumber and mint. Her only rule about margaritas is that there are no rules! She has made them in every flavor imaginable, and she loves mixing up the garnishes too. Read on for some great ideas.…

bout a year and a half ago, I bit the bullet and started changing my eating and exercise habits in the hopes of feeling better and having more energy. I’m no fitness influencer (hardly!), but I did tackle the whole thing from several different angles—building more muscle, eating less sugar—and it worked! What I’ve realized is that small changes can lead to surprisingly big results. Try a few of these and see what you think! “At my age, I really thought I was stuck. But I discovered that many small changes combined together yield results!”—Ree…