Pioneer Woman Kitchenware Has Hit Canadian Shelves!

   

For those of you who are Canadian Ree Drummond/Pioneer Woman fans, you'll be thrilled to learn that some of her kitchenware is now available here in Canada, exclusively at Walmart.

While her Canadian selection is not nearly as plentiful in variety as in the U.S., there are quite a few items that most would find not only functional, but adorable.  

In Canada, you will find casserole dishes, measuring and serving bowls, dinnerware sets, glassware, the famous Charlie Cookie Jar, and a slew of other items to complement your kitchen. 

From the Canadian line, I sampled the Pioneer Woman Flea Market 2-Piece Ceramic Bakeware Casserole Set. And from the American line, the Pioneer Woman Charming Check Tablecloth, as well as, the Pioneer Woman Vintage Speckle 12-Quart Stock Pot. 

The Pioneer Woman Flea Market 2-Piece Ceramic Bakeware Set comes with a medium sized 2.3qt floral casserole dish, as well as, a turquoise 3.6qt baker. They both have ruffled edges, and nest nicely together, making them easier to store. Both these bakers are oven safe, dishwasher safe, as well as, microwave safe. The jury is still out on whether or not they are freezer safe. I am waiting to hear back from the manufacturer to confirm whether or not these are actually freezer safe, as the packaging does not indicate either way. As soon as I hear back from them, I will update this section of the review. This set retails for approximately $20USD/$28CAN, and as stated, is available in both Canada, as well as, the U.S. 

The Pioneer Woman Charming Check Tablecloth is aptly named - it's definitely charming! It comes in a variety of lengths and shapes to fit most dinner tables, and is the exact same turquoise/teal colour as the rest of her line. The tablecloth is comprised of a 75% cotton/25% polyester blend, and is machine washable. The Charming Check Tablecloth retails for approximately $14-$19, depending on the size chosen. You can also purchase matching napkins and placemats, if you wish to have complete place settings. We have a harvest table, and this color scheme looks great against the rustic design of our table. 

The Pioneer Woman 12 Quart Stock Pot, allows you to make large batches of soup, stew, chili and other items in one pot. It comes in both red and turquoise, and is oven safe up to 500F. It is hand wash only, which can seem like a disadvantage, But truth be told, it would be difficult to get this pot into the dishwasher anyway due to its size. This Stock Pot retails in the U.S. for approximately $35USD. 

Overall, I really like these items. The tablecloth was great, and complements my kitchen well. The bakeware set is as delightful as Ree Drummond herself. With that being said, I do hope that they are freezer safe. If they aren't, then that would be a bit of a disappointment. I like to make a bunch of extra casseroles at a time and freeze them. Not having freezer safe bakeware takes away some of the functionality of the item. When reading consumer reviews on the stock pot, there were some comments left regarding the enamel sometimes chipping off of this pot, as well as, food sticking to the bottom. I didn't find that food stuck to the bottom if you had it at the right heat for what you were cooking. I even made Ree Drummond's Refried Beans recipe in this pot and it worked just fine. I didn't find that I had to stir or check the beans any more often than I would using another pan or pot. I also made tomato sauce in it, and it did not stick, burn or stain the pot. I did notice upon receipt of the stock pot though, that there were a few very tiny specks of enamel missing off the exterior bottom of the pot. The enamel inside the pot has been just fine for me so far. I hope it stays that way, as this pot isn't only esthetically pleasing, it's very practical.

In the U.S., you can find so many more Pioneer Woman items. I hope that we eventually get the wide selection here in Canada too! In the meantime, there are plenty of great items available to get your collection started.

To check out some other great Pioneer Woman items available in the U.S., please visit my previous review when her items launched in the U.S.

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The Pioneer Woman Collection is Pleasantly Rustic & Charming!

   

As my regular followers know, I am an avid Pioneer Woman fan. I was excited when she first announced her new cookware line a while back, and was equally excited once I saw all the items available to consumers in the United States. 

I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review The Pioneer Woman Timeless Beauty 7-Quart Oval Cast Iron Dutch Oven, as well as, her Timeless Beauty 4-Piece Cast Iron Cookbook Holder and Trivet Set! I couldn't wait to put it all to good use!

Upon receipt of the products, I immediately got to work testing out the 7-Quart Oval Dutch Oven. After washing it out, the first thing I made was The Pioneer Woman's Chicken Cacciatore recipe from her Dinnertime Cookbook. The chicken browned beautifully and baked well with the sauce in the oven afterward. It was a cinch to clean, which is always appreciated! I also made beef tacos using stewing beef, with her delicious Enchilada Sauce as the liquid to simmer the meat in until fork tender. The third thing I made was a huge batch of meat sauce for some lasagne that I was going to make. The oval shape is great if you were using a whole chicken or cooking with another oblong piece of meat.  I love it for all of these purposes and the ease of cleaning. I love the size of this one, as it allows you to make large batches to feed a big family, or to make large batches ahead of time for freezing. The Pioneer Woman Timeless Beauty 7-Quart Oval Cast Iron Dutch Oven is oven safe up to 500F. It comes in a variety of colours, and retails in the U.S. for approximately $80USD. The Pioneer Woman Collection also has a 5-Quart Round Dutch Oven available in various colours. It retails for $50USD if you were looking for a smaller or more cost effective option. 

The three trivets that come with the 4-Piece Cast Iron Cookbook Holder and Trivet Set are beautiful. I love the vibrant blue, yellow and red colours. And they seem quite sturdy. There are little rubber stoppers on the bottom to protect your counter or table tops and are 8" wide, which is perfect for most pots and pans. 

The Cast Iron Cookbook Holder from the set is very pretty and does its job. It held my cookbooks open well. I was a bit disappointed however, with the roughness of the cast iron. I was expecting it to have a smoother finish and am a bit worried about the underside possibly scratching a counter top or other surface that you might be using it on. This could easily be solved by adding some sticky protectors on the bottom, which I will be doing to get better use out of it. But with that being said, I do think that this issue would have been better solved if dealt with at the design and manufacturing levels. A consumer should not have to trouble shoot the intended use of a product. The 4-Piece Cast Iron Cookbook Holder and Trivet Set retails for approximately $43USD.

Overall, I love the products! At this time, The Pioneer Woman Collection is currently available exclusively at Walmart in the U.S. only. I cannot wait for the line to hit Canadian shelves!  I'm currently looking into when that might eventually happen and will let you all know by adding a timeframe, replacing this line once I find out. 

All of these items are hand wash only. Treat them with love and I'm confident you'll be happy with them, even if the book holder is a bit on the rough side. 

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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime!

   

Ree Drummond, a.k.a. The Pioneer Woman, is best known for her cheerful demeanour and simple yet scrumptious recipes made from scratch. I am a huge fan of all things Pioneer Woman and was thrilled that she just released her latest cookbook entitled The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime. 

My family and I have been watching her television show for the last few years and have made several of her dishes. Every single one of her recipes that I have tried has been delicious! And my kids actually enjoy watching her show. She always features stories about her family and various things going on at her cattle ranch, tying it into each episode. Not only are my kids being entertained while watching her, they are also learning valuable culinary life skills while doing so. 

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime is Ree Drummond's fourth cookbook. In this book, she breaks down more than 125 recipes over 400 pages in categories like Freezer Foods, 16 Minute Meals, Comfort Classics, Soups, Mains, Breakfast for Dinner and more.  Also featured in this book are useful tricks such as preparation tips, essential items for your pantry as well as measurement and oven conversions.  

If you've ever followed her food blog or personal website, you already know that all her recipes give step by step instructions & include photos of each step along the way. Having this format reassures you that you are in fact doing it right. This cookbook does the same, making her recipes practically foolproof. 

Whether you want to make your own enchilada sauce for one of her Mexican style recipes, or you'd like to stick to typical comfort foods like Chicken Pot Pie, there are a lot of ideas on what to make in this book.  There are also a number of economical recipes, such as Hamburger Soup, Black Bean Burgers and Tomato Soup with Parmesan Croutons. 

The Freezer Foods section gives quite a few meals suitable for freezing. One of the best things about this section is her meatball recipe. Not only does she provide the recipe for the meatballs themselves that can easily be frozen, she provides other recipes that include these meatballs. This way, you can make a number of entrees with them, and aren't stuck just using them for spaghetti and meatballs.

I like the cookbook. In typical Pioneer Woman style, she has included a number of pictures of the kids, the ranch and other photos throughout the book. It's quite enjoyable to peruse. I was hoping for all brand new recipes though, that I hadn't already seen on her show or online. With that being said, there are quite a few that seem to be new or previously unpublished. Or at least new to me. The only downside that I can see is that when it comes to the Mexican style recipes, those in smaller communities in Canada might have a harder time finding certain ingredients. But with a little ingenuity and the magic of the internet, you might be able to get most of those ingredients online, delivered to your door. If you live in the U.S. however, most of these items would likely already be staple in your supermarkets. 

Ree Drummond has also just released a new line of cookware and other kitchen items this past September. It is currently available in the US but I can't, can't, can't wait until it hits Canadian retail. Did I mention that I can't wait for it? Until then, I will just have to continue cooking her delicious meals using my current cookware. Insert sigh!

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime retails for approximately $29.99USD/$36.99CAN.

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