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Ree Drummond has an easy trick for decorating Christmas cookies. 'The Pioneer Woman' star uses her favorite Christmas cutout cookie recipe and tops them with a colored egg yolk glaze.
Ree Drummond posed with her son Todd in a photo she posted on Instagram but her fans couldn't get enough of her gorgeous shirt. 'The Pioneer Woman' star's velvet top with studded embellishments is actually a dress from Double D Ranch that she bought from Osage Outfitters in her hometown.
Ina Garten has the perfect solution for leftover Christmas cookie dough. The 'Barefoot Contessa' star smooshes the scraps of dough together, rolls it out, and cuts it into rectangles so there's no waste. She even gives it a simple and elegant decoration that will look beautiful on a cookie platter.
'The Pioneer Woman' star Ree Drummond shared some highlights of her vacation to Vail, Colorado on Instagram. Drummond also explained why skiing isn't in the cards for her and how one part of it in particular makes her 'feel tired and sad.' The Food Network star's fans agreed and offered some more fun alternatives.
Prince William is earning praise for the way he shared personal stories about his royal life in a recent Apple Fitness+ podcast. Royal expert Ingrid Seward said it showed a 'really warm' side of William and shows he'll be 'a wonderful figurehead king.' William even shared a sweet story about Princess Diana.
Ree Drummond knows the secret to perfect thumbprint cookies and shared her easy tips and tricks on The Pioneer Woman website. Drummond answered whether to fill the cookies with jam before or after baking and her secret to preventing the cookies from spreading out in the oven.
Ree Drummond has one easy Christmas cookie recipe she loves to make every year. 'The Pioneer Woman' star's cornflake wreaths cookies are a no-bake delight that use a handful of ingredients and require zero baking time. Drummond shares her tips for making these even easier since they are sticky to work with.
Ree Drummond announced a new series called 'Hometown Stories' but not all of her fans were happy about the Christmas special. 'The Pioneer Woman' fans shared their disappointment that the three-episode series can only be seen on discovery+ and many aren't willing to pay for the streaming service.
Ina Garten has some easy tips for the best Christmas cookies, from how long to chill the dough, to how to store them. The 'Barefoot Contessa' star also uses one dough to make a variety of cookie shapes, each with unique decorations. She uses leftover cookie dough scraps so nothing goes to waste.
Ree Drummond showed off her 'pitiful' dogs attempting to catch 'The Pioneer Woman' star's dog treats. They weren't exactly successful but Drummond's slow-motion videos of her Basset hounds trying their best certainly won over her fans. Drummond even pointed out how her dog Walter figured out the best approach was to nab the treat early.
Prince Harry snapped at royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills during his royal tour of South Africa with Meghan Markle and Mills could later understand why. In a new documentary about Prince Harry's relationship with the media, Mills shared how she was 'slightly pushing my luck' when she asked Harry the question.
Ree Drummond shares the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to holiday meals. 'The Pioneer Woman' star shares her best tips for planning holiday gatherings and keeping stress levels low. Drummond thinks people put way too much pressure on themselves but a little planning and an easy shortcut can save the day!
Ina Garten's desserts are available to order online but not all fans are happy. While most of the 'Barefoot Contessa' star's followers were thrilled to be able to purchase her famous treats, some find the cost too expensive, ranging from $59 to $99 for cookies, brownies, and cake.
Ina Garten's favorite desserts can be delivered right to your door for the holidays. The 'Barefoot Contessa' star has partnered with Goldbelly to ship her brwnies, bars, cookies, and a decadent coconut cake in time for Christmas. Garten shared the exciting news and her fans were thrilled.
Joanna Gaines shared how one of the holiday candy gifts she made didn't look so perfect. Gaines admitted that 'sometimes you gotta just let go of your expectations.' She accepted that perfection isn't always possible, pointing out how her peanut butter balls looked 'like poop.'
Joanna Gaines shared the details of her family's sweetest Christmas tradition. The 'Magnolia Table' star spends quality time with the family making candy at the holidays. They package up their sweet treats and deliver them to family and friends and there's always one candy they make every single year.
Ree Drummond has an easy spin on traditional gingerbread cookies for Christmas, including a tip for the best results. 'The Pioneer Woman' star makes hers with a Western theme and also has a quick royal icing recipe to decorate them beautifully. Plus, a mess-free trick decorating trick for kids!
Ree Drummond showed off a bit of life on the ranch and her husband Ladd's helpers. 'The Pioneer Woman' star's fans loved getting a glimpse at ranch living, as a picturesque sunrise and a herd of cattle were spotted in the background of the Basset Hound dogs helping out.
Prince William recalled one Tina Turner song that reminds him of his mother Princess Diana. In an episode of Apple Fitness+ 'Time to Walk,' William reflects on how Diana would play 'The Best' while in the car on the way to school. William has a special place in his heart for the tune.