By Brady Kokojan
Student Writer
How many of you have ever watched “The Pioneer Woman” cooking show? Many have at least heard of her.
Ree Drummond is known as the Pioneer Woman. She hosts a daily cooking show and is the author of many cookbooks. Her flashy red hair and southern style of cooking has made her famous in Oklahoma and across the nation. Drummond is the author of the book “Black Heels to Tractor Wheels.”
The book is about the love story of Drummond and her husband, Ladd. The story begins with how they met and continues on with their wedding.
The final third of the book is about their honeymoon and the first year of marriage.
The book ends with a collection of recipes. These are the recipes Drummond cooks for Ladd during their courtship and early marriage.
A friend of mine told me to read this book, and at first, I was hesitant because it was a love story. She insisted I read the first section of the book and so I did. I was instantly impressed with Ladd’s personality and how he treated women. Young adult men should read this book because it is a great example of how a gentleman should treat a lady.
Ree Drummond lives on the Drummond Ranch with her husband and four children near Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She films her cooking show on the ranch and also runs the Merchantile in the town of Pawhuska. The Merchantile has a gift shop, bakery and restaurant, which serves her favorite recipes. It is not uncommon to see a line stretched down the block, waiting to eat at the restaurant.
Drummond recently opened a Bed and Breakfast nearby. According to a local news channel, it is booked all the way through November.