Home on the range: Ree Drummond mixes old favorites with new recipes

By Andrew Warren TV Media

History is all around us, even in our food. So much of what we eat is rooted in the past, from classic pairings to traditional dishes only served on holidays. The stories behind them are part of what makes many foods so great, but, of course, that appreciation for history has to be tempered by our modern sensibilities and tastes.

You’d struggle to find anyone who appreciates that blend of old and new better than Food Network’s “The Pioneer Woman” host Ree Drummond. The food writer has built her entire career out of combining her hip urban roots with her current rural ranch life, and in this week’s episode, she brings the past and the present together to cele- brate the history of her husband’s family.

The Drummond family’s historic home is a museum these days, and in the episode airing Saturday, Feb. 23, Ree decides to make a special meal for the museum’s curator, Beverly. She digs out some recipes from the home’s original owner, Addie Drummond, and throws in a few of her own modern dishes to make something that blends the historic Drummonds with the modern ones.

So what’s on the menu for Beverly to enjoy? Well, there’s an oldfashioned chicken stew served with freshly baked brown bread. To drink, Ree whips up a refreshing grape lemonade, and for dessert, a stunning raspberry cream cake is ready to be enjoyed.

Of course, “The Pioneer Woman” isn’t only about the food — it’s just as much about the host’s life in rural Oklahoma. With their stomachs filled to bursting, Beverly takes Ree on a tour of the house, showing off its artifacts and treasures and sharing stories about what life would have been like on the ranch back in the olden days.

Of course, “The Pioneer Woman” is just one piece of the host’s culi- nary and lifestyle kingdom. Drummond got her start as a blogger, sharing her experiences with ranch life and all that goes with it, and she’s expanded her reach with cookbooks, children’s books and, of course, her TV show.

“The Pioneer Woman” woman airs Saturday mornings on Food Network.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Noon (8) WDSE Around the Farm Table

1:00 p.m. (9) KAWE New Scandinavian Cooking Niklas meets up with locals & goes diving for scallops before making his favorite salmon.

2:00 p.m. (9) KAWE The Great British Baking Show The bakers are tested on all kinds of weird and wonderful pastries.

Monday, Feb. 18

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

11:30 a.m. (9) KAWE Martha Bakes Martha shares nutritious and healthier crust alternatives for pies and tarts.

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Thursday, Feb. 21

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Friday, Feb. 22

12:30 p.m. (9) KAWE Food Over 50 David Jackson provides personal nutrition advice.

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Saturday, Feb. 23

6:00 a.m. TRAV Food Paradise Touring the country’s best breakfast spots so you know where to go to start your day.

7:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Wisconsin Foodie TRAV Food Paradise The egg comes first as we crack open an array of egg-cellent creations.

7:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Lucky Chow The farm to table movement is explored. (N)

8:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Simply Ming Ming travels to Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany for some wine, brandy, and local char.

8:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Date-stuffed eggplant; mackerel with date butter; chocolate-date pudding cake.

9:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Martha Bakes (N)

TRAV Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Andrew Zimmern explores the cuisine of a city that’s often overshadowed by its neighbors.

9:30 a.m. (2) KTCA How to Cook Well With Rory O’Connell Kale Broth with Lemon and Parmesan; Grilled Chicken with Marjoram & Roasted Almond Sauce.

10:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Joanne Weir’s Plates and Places (N) TRAV Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations From beef stew to French pizza, Andrew Zimmern uncovers Marseille’s edible icons.

10:30 a.m. (2) KTCA New Orleans Cooking With Kevin Belton Barbecued Spareribs; Smothered Greens and Louisiana Cornbread; Banana Pudding.

11:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Jacques Pepin’s Heart & Soul in the Kitchen Country-style eggs, Swiss chard gratin and braised veal breast are served.

11:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Lidia’s Kitchen (N) Noon (2) KTCA Sara’s Weeknight Meals Featuring a cheese sandwich soufflé; mini meatloaves, cooked individually in muffin tins.

12:30 p.m. (2) KTCA America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated (N)

1:00 p.m. (2) KTCA Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food Jamie’s cooking up his tender lamb shoulder, an epic sharing feast.

1:30 p.m. (2) KTCA Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street

2:00 p.m. (2) KTCA Confucius Was a Foodie Chef Christine explores traditional Chinese cuisine.

2:30 p.m. (8) WDSE Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street The team peeks into the foods of South America, notably Colombia and Peru.

3:00 p.m. (2) KTCA The Great British Baking Show The Signature demands delivery of perfectly baked crispbreads.

(8) WDSE America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated Julia and Bridget unlock the secrets to the ultimate roast chicken with warm bread salad.

Brainerd Daily Dispatch, MN: Food Feb 17, 2019 to Feb 23, 2019

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