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Every year, I take off work during the last week of June.  Our wedding anniversary is June 28th, so we usually try to plan a summer vacation around that date.  This year was a little different.  We decided to take a “staycation” and get some things done around the house.  I had visited the Pioneer Woman Mercantile and Restaurant shortly after they opened a year or two ago, and had vowed that I would make my husband go with me someday.  Today was the day.

My husband does not watch cooking shows, and he had never seen the Pioneer Woman.  I guess I have been assuming that all of you know who she is, and I bet I’m wrong!  The Pioneer Woman is Ree Drummond.  She has a blog, a cooking show on the Food Network, has published several books and cookbooks, and lives on a ranch outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.   She also now has a huge line of cookware and other kitchen items with a very distinctive flair. I have several pieces of her bakeware, and I love it.  I have to admit I have only watched her show a handful of times, but she cooks up some very appealing comfort food!  So, when I read off the menu items from her restaurant ( I found it online) to my husband, I think I saw a genuine glint in his eye. 🙂 Continue reading Our Visit to the Pioneer Woman Mercantile and Lodge