Ree Drummond

Ree Drummond

Ree Drummond is an award-winning American blogger, author, food writer, photographer, and television personality who resides in a working ranch outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She is best known for her blog, The Pioneer Woman, which documents Drummond's daily life as a ranch wife and mother.

Early Life and Education

Ree Drummond was born Ann Marie Smith in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on January 6, 1969. She graduated from Bartlesville High School in 1987 and subsequently attended Los Angeles Pacific University, where she graduated in 1991 with a degree in Gerontology.

Career

Blogging

Drummond began blogging in May 2006 with the creation of her blog, The Pioneer Woman. The blog, which was originally intended to keep her family updated about her life, quickly gained popularity due to Drummond's writing style and the step-by-step recipes she included.

Television

In 2011, Drummond's blog was turned into a television series on the Food Network called The Pioneer Woman. The show, which is filmed on the Drummond family's ranch, features Drummond cooking family-friendly meals and sharing stories about her life on the ranch.

Writing

In addition to her blog and television show, Drummond has written several best-selling books. These include The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl and The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, a memoir about her journey from city life to ranch life.

Personal Life

Drummond is married to Ladd Drummond, a fourth-generation cattle rancher. Together, they have four children: Alex, Paige, Bryce, and Todd. The family lives on a large working ranch outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Awards and Recognition

Drummond's blog, The Pioneer Woman, has won numerous awards, including the Weblog Award for Best Food Blog in 2009. In 2010, she was listed in Forbes magazine's Top 25 Web Celebrities.

See Also

• Food Network
• Blogging
• Weblog Awards

External Links

• The Pioneer Woman Blog
• Ree Drummond on Food Network