Blog Update!
For those of you not following me on Facebook, as of the Summer of 2019 I've moved to Central WA, to a tiny mountain town of less than 1,000 people.

I will be covering my exploits here in the Cascades, as I try to further reduce my impact on the environment. With the same attitude, just at a higher altitude!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Pioneer Woman Cooks book giveaway

If you've read The Pioneer Woman's blog, you've seen the recipe section of her site and probably have fallen in love with the not only the recipes, but the pictures and everything else related to her life on a cattle ranch.

Ree was kind enough to send me a review copy of her new book, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl, a luxuriously, picturesque book that there's not enough adjectives to describe. This book, which comes out today and lists for $27.50, includes several of the recipes on her blog as well as a ton of new ones, all including the same sort of step-by-step pictures and instructions that you've grown to love. In addition there's a bunch of pictures from around the farm and information about the family (like, did you know that Marlboro Man's real name is Ladd?).

If you are not familiar with her blog (and, if not, have been under a rock?), then I urge you to go check it out if you are at all interested in life in the country. I must warn you, however, that her blog and life is not a sustainable existence so don't expect any stories of living off the land. This is a true working cattle ranch.

From the book description:
After years of living in Los Angeles, I made a pit stop in my hometown in Oklahoma on the way to a new, exciting life in Chicago. It was during my stay at home that I met Marlboro Man, a mysterious cowboy with steely blue eyes and a muscular, work-honed body.

A strict vegetarian, I fell hard and fast, and before I knew it we were married and living on his ranch in the middle of nowhere, taking care of animals, and managing a brood of four young children. I had no idea how I'd wound up there, but I knew it was exactly where I belonged.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks is a homespun collection of photography, rural stories, and scrumptious recipes that have defined my experience in the country. I share many of the delicious cowboy-tested recipes I've learned to make during my years as an accidental ranch wife—including Rib-Eye Steak with Whiskey Cream Sauce, Lasagna, Fried Chicken, Patsy's Blackberry Cobbler, and Cinnamon Rolls—not to mention several "cowgirl-friendly" dishes, such as Sherried Tomato Soup, Olive Cheese Bread, and Creme Brulee. I show my recipes in full color, step-by-step detail, so it's as easy as pie to follow along.

Since having this book lying about the house is going to prove rather dangerous given the type of recipes included (read: not at all low-fat), I've decided to do a book giveaway. This would make a fantastic gift for the holidays since it's such a beautiful book and has a ton of tasty recipes that are perfect for family gatherings.

To enter the book giveaway, just add your name to the comments of this post. You have until Friday, October 30th, at midnight PST to sign up. I'll announce the winner this weekend.

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LatigoLiz said...

Saw her on Bonnie Hunt today. Just as funny "in person" as she is on her blog. Ree rocks!

Stacy said...

I love her blog and would love her book!

Leigh said...

I love her blog!

Kelsie said...

Cookbooks are my crack.

Pick me!

CitricSugar said...

Yay for giveaways of things I really want! Thanks to both of you!!

April said...

I'm not sure my thighs can handle this book, but I still want it.

Crunchy Chicken said...

April, if you win, I'll send the book with a box of Alli so that it will all just shoot through you sans absorption. I'm sure Clay won't mind.

Amani said...

my name- Amani Ellen Loutfy.
(on facebook /amaniellen)
am I following the rules?

Carrie at Rhubarb Sky said...

Cook BOOK! Yay!
rhubarbsky(at)gmail(dot)com

Robj98168 said...

I would like this!

Random Steph said...

Hi, my name is Stephanie Terrell, and I am a rabid follower of the Pioneer Woman.

Unknown said...

Man, I'd love to get my greedy little paws on this book!

Ana Degenaar said...

I'd love love love the book!!!!

Hippy Goodwife said...

I love her recipes! More bacon! yummm.

ajg said...

Thanks for the chance to win this book. I love her blog.

Unknown said...

This is great! Then I wouldn't have to waste the paper and ink every time I wanted one of her recipes (which is quite often-they are easy and yummy!)

Thanks!

Laurie Collins

Manda said...

Please, please, please! I love her blog and would really love her cookbook. I read cookbooks like most people read novels!

Tanis Bergen said...

I read her blog all the time and I'm excited to finally see her cookbook!

Tanis Bergen

L and T said...

I love cooking. It's my newly(ish?) found love since I started dating my boyfriend 2 1/2 years ago. Before then, I was a mac n cheese kinda gal. The boxed kind. Eek!

And I love Ree's blog! So many yummy things!

Thank you for the giveaway :)

koolchicken said...

Well, I don't think there's much I could do with this book, it doesn't look very Celiac friendly. My sister would definitely like it though. She like to cook and would never buy a cookbook for herself, this would be the perfect present for her.

Suze said...

Another follower of her blog and I will admit to trying one or two recipes/

Michelle said...

Ooh, love her blog and recipes! Hope to win this one!

Meggie said...

I've been dying to see it, but they're not stocking it yet where I am. This would be perfect.

Anonymous said...

I wanna win!
D. Galla-Rini
California

Meggie said...

I guess I should have added, my email is cailet@gmail.com.

EllensCreativePassage said...

I love the pioneer woman!!

Helen said...

I'd love the book but I live in the UK so not sure I'm eligible to enter!

Jacqueline said...

Wow, thanks for this great giveaway!

mrsjling said...

I live in Sweden. We don't have any cowboys! Not fair at all. Rees delicious food might help a little though!

erin said...

LOVE her blog and tasty kitchen is my favorite place for new recipes!

Unknown said...

Ree is amazing and let's all go ahead and admit we want to be her! Or at least have a wee little bit of her talent :-)

Anne said...

Oooh me me me! :)

Cassidy said...

Pick me! I'd love a copy of Ree's book.

Emilie said...

I love, love, love the Pioneer Woman and would adore a copy of her cookbook! Thank you for doing this giveaway!

Snowflakes and Quilts said...

Read her blog daily and have made lots of recipes from her blog

Heather said...

I would LOVE to win!!

Unknown said...

I love her blog!

Sparks Photography said...

I adore PW!

caroline said...

i love her website! her recipes always turn out so good!

xieta said...

Not that I need any more non-low-fat recipes, but they're certainly yummy!

Helz said...

OK... tried several Comments thus far... Soooo @ the point of realisation knowing full well I need to Shop !!!

Linda said...

Love Ree, looking forward to her new book!
thanks for your generous offering.
back atcha!

Kirsten H. said...

Such good recipes!

Miss Wisabus said...

Gah! I am so excited. Thursday I'm going to head up to a bookstore in OKC to attend her book signing :)

Starwoodgal said...

I enjoy PW's site very much. I wish her great success with her cookbook.

greeneyedchic53 said...

Evelyn Fields

Anonymous said...

I've been waiting for this book to come out!

Anonymous said...

I want that!

Nanny said...

please, please

Ariel said...

I do so love the Pioneer Woman and especially her recipes...mmm!

SAHM said...

Thx for this giveaway!

Unknown said...

Love her blog and the new tasty kitchen too!

Jennifer said...

Thanks for the giveaway! Hope I win!

owlfan said...

Ooh, I'd love to win her book. Then it would just be a dilemma as to whether I would keep it or give it as a gift...

Anonymous said...

Love the Pioneer Woman and would L-O-V-E to win her cookbook! Thanks!!

Autumnseer said...

She is the best. Her Twitter posts are hilarious too.

Anonymous said...

Love her recipes and would love her cookbook.

flutter said...

Two Annes! Guess I'm #2.

I'd love to win this!

Nancy said...

What a great giveaway! This cookbook looks wonderful. ~~Nancy

Kim said...

I read Ree's blog everyday and have made several of her recipes and a couple of Pastor Ryan's.

Amy B. said...

Love Ree and her website! I would love to win this book.

~Nancy~ said...

Oh, I want one of her cookbooks so badly! Love her to pieces! Thanks for the chance!!

DiElla said...

I don't care about my thighs, I've made several of her recipes and they've all been good. Okay, I do care about my thighs but I still want it.

Laura said...

Hello
Love the site and hers. Thanks for making the comp!
Laura

Aunt Kristina said...

Me me!!

kcsandpiper said...

I would LOVE her cookbook!!

Tina Butler said...

Love Ree and her recipes. Would love to get her book.

Amelie said...

I'm in! Pioneer Woman rocks!

melia said...

ree is as funny on tv as she is on her blog. thanks for doing this

Meg said...

I'm totally addicted to all things "Pioneer Woman" - she's amazing!

Tracie S said...

I LOVE every recipe that I have ever tried of Ree's and I pass it along to everyone! I would love to have her cookbook!!!

HowIPinchAPenny said...

I saw her on Bonnie Hunt...I had to DVR it. I found You on tiwtter! I have this cook book on my Christmas list!

vintagebaby said...

Enjoyed seeing you on Bonnie Hunt! Great cookbook. Debra Knapp

Nidhi said...

I would love to have this book
-Shrinidhi Rai

Erica said...

Ree's blog and recipes are wonderful! It has even inspired my boyfriend to make dinner a few times! Thanks Ree!!!

Jet Mama said...

I really can't wait to get my hands on this cookbook!

Annie Currier said...

I have tried quite a few of her recipes, and I loved them all! It would be fun to have her cookbook too!

Mitzi Koons said...

Thanks for the chance to win a copy - I'm so excited to see this as I've been a fan for so long. I only wish her book tour included a stop in Indianapolis!

Joy said...

I love Ree's blog and saw her on Bonnie Hunt and she was adorable.

Katie said...

Her cookbook sounds wonderful!!

Gina said...

Love Ree and can't wait to read her book!

Anonymous said...

Ohhh I love her! I bet that book is beautiful, I'd love to have a copy to pick through, then give away to a cookbook collector friend :)

Melanie Eccles said...

I want to win! :D

Deb said...

Looks like a great book...throw my name in the hat please :)

deb thompson
deborah150 at hotmail dot com

Mary said...

Ree has such a way with words.

Sally said...

Oooh would so love a copy of this book!! Ree helps plan all of my meals, lol.

Sally B. :)

J said...

Awesome! Would love to win.

Unknown said...

i would love to win this book

The Weckler said...

My heart and mind are screaming: PICK ME, PLEASE!!!

My thighs and backside are screaming: We can't get much bigger than this!!!

I am really hoping my heart and mind win out! :)

MelissaR said...

Hooray!!!! Let's get cooking

Lisa Gutierrez said...

wonderful giveaway! I'm so excited!!

yardsailor said...

I try not to miss a day of Pioneer Woman, always makes me smile.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to get this cook book. I'll be fattening up my skinny husband in no time.

Carrie Ann

hippychick said...

I love Pioneer Woman's recipes!

Kelly Sweazea said...

Gotta Love PDub! :)

Sunnie said...

Woohoo!! Count me IN!!

Sunnie

Lindsay said...

I love the Pioneer Woman! What a fantastic website.

Baby Frang said...

I'm new to the Pioneer following, but I LOVE everything I have tried. Even if I don't win, I'm buying the book. Thanks for saving my kitchen!! Jennifer Frangipane

Mireya said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Love her blog - would really love a copy of her cookbook!

Wondering Woman said...

I feel like a weiner today.

Teran said...

Love her blog and would love to have a copy of her book. Thanks for a GREAT giveaway!

Hannah said...

ooh ooh ooh--please send it to me! I'm on a no-purchases kick, so winning this book is the only way I'm going to see it before my very slow library will get it!

Janice said...

would love to win!!!


janicemitchell43@yahoo.com

The Owens said...

Yeah! She is awesome I'd love her book :)

Anonymous said...

I love Ree and her blog! I have cooked so many different things because of her cooking website.

Becka said...

I can't wait to see this cook book!

Shruti said...

Love Ree and I love finding a new food blog...my food blogroll is too long already. Glad to make your acquaintance!

Kate said...

Oooh I would love to win this book. LOVE her blog!

Shruti said...

Ooh, sorry, not food blog! My bad for not poking around BEFORE commenting. But lots of good tips that I am sure I will use!

nadine said...

I have a life crush on Ree. I want to be the Pioneer Woman.

But if I can't be her, I might as well cook like her, right?

Jenni Smith said...

Today is my birthday! I hope I win.

Amy said...

Awesome giveaway! :)

Sharon H. said...

Yay for a Giveaway!

shorinko@verizon.net

Dara said...

Her baked lemon pasta is my favorite!

Linda Stewart said...

What would we do without Ree??

Ellen said...

Would love, love, love to have this book!

Mari said...

I'm getting this either way eventually, but free is good!

Unknown said...

Oh please, pick me for this grand prize!

Unknown said...

I looooooove Ree!!!!

bridget {bake at 350} said...

Fingers crossed! :)

Nicole Williams said...

love love love love PWC. Ree is awesome.

Anonymous said...

So excited for this cook book!

-Jackie
xjackie83@yahoo.com

Dena said...

Pioneer Woman is addictive! Can't wait to get her cookbook- would love to win it!

Nancy said...

Just love reading Ree's Blog and recipe's. I am a displaced Oklahoman and her blog eases my homesickness just a bit!

Cyndi B. said...

Always glad to read a new blog...glad Ree linked you!

LynneFtWorth said...

Pick me and maybe I will finally be able to cook as good as my husband. Deanna aka Lynne FtWorth

Anonymous said...

Oh..I need this book. I think both my children and my husband have fallen out of live with me in the kitchen. I need those weekly marriage proposals from your man that Ree promised on Bonnie Hunt. Pick me! Or I lose my home! signed, Alexandra , aschultze@wi.rr.com

Jen said...

o how I love PW! The cookbook would be AWESOME!

anne graves said...

Would love the cookbook!

Stephanie said...

I know exactly who this would make the perfect gift for!

Christina said...

I'm so addicted to her blog and the recipes on there. I'd love to have this book.

Noel Miller said...

So im a newly wed and let me say I hit a homerun everytime with Pioneer Woman! I would love to have this cook book!

Angie said...

I love her recipes! I would use this cookbook every week, I know it. It should be mine.

Susan said...

What a great giveaway - sign me up! :)

Anonymous said...

I love her recipes and would love her book!

love_my_dodge@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I love the Pioneer Woman's blog. I saw her on Bonnie Hunt yesterday and she was fabulous. I would love to have a copy of her cookbook.

Anonymous said...

Have never had a recipe of hers go bad, so would love to get a copy of the book!

beckytwogirls said...

I'd love a copy!

Jen Logan said...

Would love this cookbook

pigbook1 said...

Isn't Ree a riot? As with most of the books you give away, if I don't win I will probably end up buying it anyways, but winning is more fun :-)

Lindsey Marie said...

I love her blog! Everything she writes is inspiring, even the part about cows!

Jacquie said...

Her cookbook looks gorgeous. Would love a copy~ Thanks for the giveaway!

Panamamama said...

She has the coolest site. Butter is GOOD!
Michelle

Missy said...

I love her blog and would love a copy of the cookbook!

Krysten said...

i have to admit i'm a 2 or 3 time a day checker of her blog lol and use tons of her recipes (sometimes tweaked for non-dairy or organic/healthier options) but love it!

Unknown said...

I already ordered the book...but I have 2 daughters who would LOVE it.

Eva said...

Ooh, I want it :-)

Laura said...

What a great giveaway! YAY! I heart Ree.

Sheila said...

Awesome idea for a giveaway!

Anne said...

Pick me! Pick me!

zubiemom said...

I love her website and I'd love to have her book!

CC53 said...

She's my homeschooling idol-now I find her in the pages of Southern Living magazine's November issue, no less. I'd love to have her cookbook, but am currently on a no buying of books regime until work picks up.
PLEASSSSE? And even if I don't get it, thanks for offering. She's wonderful and funny.

Erica C said...

I love PW - I even TiVo'd the Bonnie Hunt Show yesterday to watch her!

Rachel B. said...

I've tried her Mason Jar Fappacinno before, yummy.

Kara said...

Thanks for the chance to win this great cookbook!

Melita said...

Love her, and would LOVE her cook book!

Unknown said...

I love her and am so excited about this cook book. I already have it on my christmas wish list.

Jill said...

Thanks Crunchy Chicken!

Unknown said...

Want, want, want! Love The Pioneer Woman :)

Anonymous said...

I've been drooling over this cookbook!

Stampin n da Hood said...

PW's recipes help me look good to my household...I don't cook you see, but when I made her Whiskey glazed carrots, everyone's eyes glazed over and I LOOKED good!

Brad said...

I can't get enough of the PW!

Butch said...

Butch

Anonymous said...

Pioneer Woman is so hilarious! I love her blog and her recipes. Can't wait to get my hands on her cookbook!

Anonymous said...

oh how i want her cookbook!!! :) it is on my christmas "wish list" but honestly i don't think i can wait! :D

Poppy said...

This is on my Christmas list...if I win, I'm not waiting 'til Christmas to open it!

Lezlee Dice said...

I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.

Sara said...

Oooh...I'd love to win it!

Anonymous said...

The Girl Who Ate Everything. Robyn (the blogger) is cute and funny, she is also employed with Serious Eats so you know she's legit! She provides beautiful food porn and colourful commentary walong the lines of "innards" and very description chemical reactions (membrane, leech nutrients). She is also a manatee lover so it is not unusual to find her food posts coupled with pictures of her puppet manatee.

Karine said...

This looks like a beautiful book! I would love to own it. :)

Stephanie @ glutenfreebynature.com said...

this is stephanie - what a great idea for a giveaway!

Vanessauce said...

Sorry, that was me above.

K said...

Thanks for offering the book giveaway!

Lauren said...

I would love it - Love Ree's blogs and can't wait to read the book!

Marlyss said...

Yum Yum Yum~!!!

Stephanie said...

I love her recipes. Although not healthy, perfect for entertaining.

Julie said...

Love the blog, and the cookbook would be fab to have!

Emily said...

I love PW!

Karen said...

Oh, I would love this cookbook! She puts those great pictures showing each step of the process - exactly what I need!!

Unknown said...

Would love the cookbook!! Thanks for the giveaway!

wishful thinking said...

I would LOVE a copy of this cookbook!

Susan said...

I love her website. I've followed it for years! I love food. It keeps me alive.

Bryan said...

My wife and I would love her cookbook. Bryan

Emmie said...

Ooh, I would love to give this book to my mum! Reading the Pioneer Woman's blog makes me so happy hehe!

Crystal said...

I want this cookbook! I'll probably end up buying me a copy today.

Anonymous said...

Love the blog. Just graduated college and I need help to start my cooking endevors!

Anonymous said...

I love her writing style and, from a design standpoint (I'm a designer), the book's layout looks amazing!

Rebecca said...

I'd love to have her cookbook! She seems like she'd be the best friend you'd ever have if you met her in person.

Kimberly said...

Love Ree and I'm so excited about her cookbook. Did you see her on The Bonnie Hunt show yesterday? She dis fabulous!

Anonymous said...

I would enjoy having her cookbook...Thanks for the chance to win!

Lee in KY

Kama said...

LOVE P-Dub!
Kama

beachmom5 said...

Love PW.

Beth

Cynthia said...

I think Ree's blog is absolutely charming and I'm envious of her :)

Sonja said...

Hi Crunchy,

Add me, please! I'm a big fan of Ree's photography and recipes.

Thanks,

Sonja

Anonymous said...

Woohoo! Thanks for the chance to win!

Lindsey

Kelly Myers said...

I'd love a copy!

Erin said...

Pioneer Woman Fan here - please enter my name: Erin Friedman

shea said...

Love her blog and would love to have her cookbook. She cooks like my mom did growing up and how I do now.

april brooks said...

She is starting her tour here in Tulsa tonight! Thanks for the giveaway!

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