(Photos by Ree Drummond) I first bookmarked Ree Drummond years ago. A Oklahoma ranch wife, mother, photographer, and cook blogging under the moniker of Pioneer Woman. Her talented eye for photography, funny stories of ranch life and, jaw dropping brilliant recipes were and, continue to be a source of inspiration. Seriously? I don’t think I’ve …

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Tada! It’s done! Thanks very much to everyone who egged me on and supported me. Excerpt: “This book is about the dinners we love, the ones that get requested when I ask, “What sounds good for dinner?” The dinners people around here want for their birthdays.” “Food is a strong memory and the recipes in …

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Once when I was shopping with my son Gavin, I asked him what vegetable he’d like to have for dinner that night. “Broccoli!” he cheered. The stares I received from the other shoppers ran from amazed to annoyed. And, I must admit to a tiny amount of smug. The kid loves his veggies! His favorite …

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For those of you who don’t know The French Laundry is one of the most famous restaurants on the west coast of the United States. For those of you who do, I invite you to tell us all about your experience in the comments below. I received the The French Laundry Cookbook as a gift …

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This recipe requires a bit of attention. That is to say, you shouldn’t stray far from the oven as you’ll need to come back every 10 minutes. Setting the timer helps me remember, rather than a burnt smell in the house. Recipe: Honey Granola Cereal 8 cups whole rolled oats ½ cup canola oil 1 …

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