[Palooka]

How awesome she landed her own show!

The Pioneer Woman, hosted by Ree Drummond

 

[mh3rdwheel]

I first heard about her when I went to the library earlier this year and got her cookbook, then I got on her blog, I am so glad that she did get her own show. She shows step by step how to make what she does.

Thanks.

 

[AmyBoz]

Talk about building an empire!!!

 

[Palooka]

Talk about building an empire!!!

No doubt! I bet when she started blogging, she had no clue how far that would take her.

Well that's the American dream for sure.

 

[Kitten20]

I love PW's blog; I don't have cable, so I doubt I will ever catch her new show, but I am happy for her.

 

[sinopa27]

I have never heard of her but I am going to watch her show!! I am excited because this is what I am interested in! thanks for the thread!!

 

[McD]

I caught this show on Food Network today. Sadly, I wasn't impressed.

It seemed very scripted/staged.

 

[Dixie]

It seemed very scripted/staged.

I thought the same thing, especially with her dh and kids. The chicken fried steak looked really good, though.

 

[Palooka]

I only saw about 5 minutes of it today because I had to run. I have it on DVR and will watch it later.

 

[The Muse]

I caught this show on Food Network today. Sadly, I wasn't impressed.

It seemed very scripted/staged.

I'm not surprised. Everything about her seems scripted and staged to me. Her background and story are not exactly as she portrays them.

 

[stinkbug]

^ can you explain/elaborate on this??

 

[calimomx2]

I really liked the show. I think it will get better, this was just her first show. I really liked seeing the ranch and "meeting" her family, they are a very big part of who she is and what she does day to day. I'm looking forward to more shows!

 

[Contrary Housewife]

I've looked at the website and I guess I just don't see the appeal, beyond it being yet another cooking blog. Can someone explain the fascination?

 

[Ceashels]

I wasn't all that impressed with her or the show. It is a cross between a reality show (watch me try to work on a ranch, these are my kids doing chores, etc) and a cooking show that didn't give any measurements for ingredients.

I might give it another try or two but I doubt it is something I would actively watch.... ie, I'll fast forward through anything that doesn't capture my interest. lol

 

[brennasmom]

I caught this show on Food Network today. Sadly, I wasn't impressed.

It seemed very scripted/staged.

I was wondering if anyone had seen it yet. Wondering if it will get better? I will have to try and catch it.

 

[Palooka]

It definitely seemed more like a reality show, than a cooking show. But, I plan to keep watching. Maybe the Food Network was looking for something different? And knew how popular her blog was. Just a thought.

 

[OOwl]

I think her talent lies more in her writing ability and style than in her "acting" abilities. I would think at this point that she must have a staff of legions to help her do all she does in a day. I find myself constantly questioning WHEN she home-schools all those kids properly, cooks, shops, cleans, cares for her garden, cares for her multitudes of pets, bakes pies with groups, has those girlfriend get-togethers, goes on book-signing tours, cooks portable breakfast and lunches and delivers to all her cowhands, goes shopping for all her cute outfits, curls up and watches TV with her family, redecorates her house, plans and executes HUGE family gatherings at the ranch, jets off to this place and that, BLOGS, corresponds with all the companies that support her blog and provide prizes, and still has time to photograph it ALL. I mean how is that even possible?! I like the blog. She's really got a great sense of humor, but the show looks and feels too stiff and artificial.