Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2023 i Pioneer Woman

Every year around this time, I’m more and more ready for spring—and more and more finished (translation: over it!!) with winter. This past one was especially busy, cold and bittersweet: We dropped off Todd at college in South Dakota in January, so the last couple of months have been an adjustment in our house. I have to say, it’s a little sad sometimes—we don’t have Todd walking in the door every evening after football practice, then sitting down to chat with us about his day. He was so much fun to live with, so we certainly feel that void! The flip side of this, however, is that with all the kids out of the house, Ladd and I aren’t in that constant parenting/monitoring mode (i.e., “Where are you?” and “What…

Easter at Age 6 This is the Easter when I ate a chocolate bunny head for breakfast…out of my brother’s basket. It was also the year we missed an Easter egg my mom hid in the living room drapes. We found it over the summer. Now that was an odor! A Sweet Surprise I so enjoyed making these eggs with the kids when they were little. They’re easy, and the perfect Easter goodie! Start by coating the inside of a few plastic Easter eggs with cooking spray. Make a batch of cereal treats and press some into one side of a plastic egg, then press a small chocolate egg into the center. Fill the other side of the egg with more of the cereal treat mixture and put the two…

1598 A Great Start An English girl named Jane Bostocke sewed the earliest known dated sampler (a piece demonstrating different stitches and designs) to honor the birth of her cousin Alice. 1800s Old School In 19th-century America, young women were taught needle skills for married life. Girls as young as 5 created samplers while memorizing the alphabet, numbers and Bible verses. 1940s Say Your Prayers Though religious samplers have a long history, by the mid-1900s heartfelt blessings and simple prayers were popular motifs. 1950s Home Sweet Home Life was good in the ’50s, and cross-stitch patterns and colors reflected that positivity. The designs remained popular for decades to come. 1960s Cross-Stitched Everything Embellished aprons, tablecloths, tea towels and linens like these his-and-hers pillowcases became popular craft projects in the 1960s.…

Spring means chirping birds, pretty flowers and that long-standing tradition of…deep cleaning. Ree takes the task seriously—if she’s in the mood. “I’ll randomly dive into one area of my house (often the pantry or fridge) and I won’t quit until I’m done, even if I want to!” she says. “Then I’ll quit until the following spring, haha!” Whether you take Ree’s approach or hit the whole house, you can make the process more enjoyable this year. Take a look at these tips, and some spiffy new gear! 1 Throw on some fab rubber gloves Who knew that household gloves could be this cute? Colorful ones will boost your mood and protect your hands from chemicals at the same time. 2 Clean and chat Make a date with a friend to…

How to Enter Go to thepioneerwoman.com/captioncontest from March 9 to April 14, 2023, and enter your best caption. The winner will receive $500 and three runners-up will each receive $50. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Pioneer Woman Magazine Spring 2023 Caption Contest. Sponsored by Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Beginning March 9, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. ET, through April 14, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Entry Period”), go to thepioneerwoman.com/captioncontest on a computer or wireless device and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions. All entries must include your name, address, email address and an original caption for the photograph that appears in the Spring 2023 issue of The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Important notice: You may be charged for visiting the mobile website in accordance…

Photographer Ryan Liebe @ryanliebe Ryan photographed the dinners, desserts and other dishes in the Home Cooking section. The highlight? Getting to try the food! “The pound cakes were delicious,” he says. (Find the recipes on page 62.) Ryan lives in Brooklyn with his wife, twins and two French bulldogs. Photo Assistant Yasmeen Bae @yasmeenybae Yasmeen, who has worked with The Pioneer Woman Magazine team since last summer, enjoyed pitching in with the props for the spring-cleaning story on page 28: “At first the cleaning gloves were wrinkly and floppy, but they looked great after we steamed and stuffed them!” Photographer Matt Taylor @taylortown_productions Matt has been working on the magazine’s Oklahoma shoots for several years, including the cover day with Ree and Betsy. “My favorite part is standing in for…

Ballet has been part of my life since I started taking lessons at 4 years old. For me, it wasn’t just an activity; it was a passion that helped me with grace, coordination and discipline. I still find myself doing pliés or relevés while I’m cooking, and sometimes I break out in a “Waltz of the Flowers” grand jeté while walking on the road with our dogs! I’ve found that thanks to muscle memory, the moves never leave you once ballet has become a part of your soul (though my hips sometimes wish otherwise). Whether you’ve danced or not, you can still get inspired by ballet: The style is everywhere lately, and I love seeing all the fun, flattering, pink clothes and accessories. Take a look!…

Wedge Caesar Salad with Spicy Cornbread Croutons Prep time: 25 min ★ Total time: 40 min ★ Serves: 4 CROUTONS 2 cups cubed cornbread (about 1-inch cubes)1 tablespoon salted butter, melted½ teaspoon sweet paprika¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder¼ teaspoon garlic powder DRESSING AND SALAD ½ cup fresh cilantro½ cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus shaved parmesan for topping2 tablespoons olive oilJuice of 1 lime1 teaspoon dijon mustard¼ teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste4 anchovy fillets2 garlic cloves1 large jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into chunksKosher salt, to taste2 romaine lettuce hearts 1 For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 325°. Combine the cornbread, melted butter, paprika, chile powder and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Gently toss until coated. Spread out on a baking sheet…

For Addie Roanhorse, life has always been about art. “You know how if you’re a doctor’s kid you might end up in the medical field? It’s the same with artists’ kids,” she says. Her mother, Gina Gray, was a well-known Osage artist who had galleries in Sante Fe and Tulsa, and Addie grew up to be an artist too. A few years ago, she saw a newspaper ad for an old building in downtown Pawhuska and she knew just what she could do with the space: She partnered with Osage businesswoman Jill Jones, and they opened Big Rain Gallery, along with Little Rain Song Loft, a rental space upstairs. “Rain holds positive meaning in our culture,” Addie says of the names. The two have cultivated a place that fosters community…

How do you balance your many jobs—mom, wife, cookbook author, TV chef and business owner? —Elaina Willhite, Augusta, KS Honestly, I don’t think I’m ever completely in balance. I never have my list done when I get in bed at night—and I’m OK with that! I give myself permission not to get it all finished at the end of every day. Makes for stress-free dreams. Have a question for Ree? Visit thepioneerwoman.com/askree What is the best way to make a boxed cake mix taste like it’s from scratch? —Lori Mabry, Savannah, GA My easiest trick is to fold chocolate chips into the batter from a boxed chocolate cake mix: When it bakes, the chips disappear and the cake ends up tasting richer and fudgier. For white or yellow cake mix,…

You might think of cross-stitching as an art form that dates back to our grandparents and great-grandparents, but it’s one of the oldest forms of embroidery on earth. Cross-stitched artifacts were buried in Egyptian tombs and can be found in medieval churches throughout Europe. Now, thanks to social media and a new generation of fans who took up stitching during the pandemic, the craft is experiencing a renaissance. Etsy alone has more than 5,000 cross-stitch vendors offering fun new patterns, sewing supplies and vintage collectibles. See how cross-stitching became one of our favorite pastimes, then pick up some tips on collecting and sewing these works of art.…

Homemade granola has always been popular in our house. It’s so easy to make (and so satisfying), and you can customize it with whatever nuts, seeds, dried fruit or grains you like. This is my go-to recipe—it’s sweet, salty and wonderfully crunchy, a perfect combination! I like my granola broken into big clusters; Todd prefers bars, and he inhales them. Make a batch however you like—there’s no wrong way. Classic Granola Prep time: 20 min ★ Total time: 1 hr 10 min (plus cooling) ★ Makes: 4 quarts 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)¼ cup vegetable or canola oil4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus more for the baking sheets1 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup packed light brown sugar½ cup honey¼ cup apple juice¼ cup molasses1 tablespoon vanilla extract1½ cups crispy…

Sol Duc Falls OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA The Sol Duc Valley features one of America’s only temperate rain forests, and a hike here will take you under a lush canopy of old-growth trees. At the end of a one-mile path to the waterfall, rushing water splits into several channels before dropping into a rocky canyon. After your walk, take a dip at the nearby Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. nps.gov/olympic Cumberland Falls CUMBERLAND FALLS STATE RESORT PARK, KY Nearly 27,000 gallons of water spill over these cliffs every second, and the thunderous roar of the falls can be heard well before they’re seen. Their bow shape led to the nickname the Niagara Falls of the South, but the attraction has its own claim to fame: It’s one of the only…