We had a little Pioneer Woman watch party at the Bake at 350 house on Saturday. You DO know about Ree's new show on Food Network, right? Right?
What can I say about Ree? I've been smitten with her blog since the first day I discovered it. A friend sent me a link, and I started reading, and reading and reading. Four hours later, I was packing up Mr. E and the kiddo and heading to Oklahoma. {As Mr. E's job is here in Texas, we decided to stay put.}
So, Ree's show debuted on Saturday and I invited a few friends (and fellow PW fans) over to watch, eat, and cheer Ree on!
It started with food...as it always does around here.
Yes, I got a picture of the menu and not the food. (psst...those "diet killers" are here.)
Except for the Nutella Scones...
{More on these later.}
...and a bowl of fruit...ooo, how exciting!
What I loved about the Pioneer Woman show was not only the food...chicken fried steak, decadent mashed potatoes...but the glimpse into ranch life. It looks like a lot of work, but also, a lot of fun....especially if Ree is doing the cooking!
We watched...
And dreamed...
And ate... (did I mention the Nutella?)
Nutella Scones
{slightly modified from the magnificent Baked Explorations
about 1 cup hazelnuts
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup dutch-process cocoa powder (such as Hershey's Special Dark)
1 TBSP baking powder
1/2 tsp. coarse salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 large egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Nutella, divided
Preheat oven to 350. Place the hazelnuts on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the papery skins begin to crack and loosen. Rub the hazelnuts with a dish towel to remove most of the skin. Let cool. Coarsely chop and set aside.
Increase the oven temp. to 375 and place the rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add the butter. Use a pastry cutter (or your fingers) to cut the butter into the mixture until the butter is pea size and the mixture is coarse.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough just comes together. Gently and briefly knead the dough with your hands. Add the 3/4 cup toasted hazelnuts and knead gently to incorporate.
Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Flatten the dough into a rectangle approximately 6 by 12" (it does not need to be precise) and spread 1/4 cup of the Nutella on top. Roll the dough up and make a cylinder about 6 inches long, turn it on its end, and gently flatten it into a disk about 1 and 3/4 inches high. Do not overwork the dough.
Use a bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake the scones for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.
Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool completely. Place the baking sheet with the parchment still underneath the rack.
For the topping:
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup Nutella (or add a little more) in a microwave until pourable, about 10-20 seconds on high. Transfer the Nutella to a pastry bag, cut off the tip and drip the warm Nutella in a zigzag pattern over the tops of the scones. The scones are best eaten the day they are made.
Pioneer Woman's new Food Network show? My new favorite! I'll be tuning in EVERY week!
{And I'm pretty sure Mr. E is getting a pair of Wranglers for Christmas.}
This looks like such a fun gathering and what a way to celebrate Ree's show! I love the look of everything, even the heart shaped fruit!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Ree's show will be one of those things that won't arrive in Australia for years and years. You guys get the best food shows!
Looks like you had a WONDERFUl time enjoying the first episode! Loved the menu, those scones look amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to have a viewing party for PW's show on Food Network! Those Nutella Scones look divine!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed her debut on FN and can see why she refers to her husband as "the Marlboro Man." Mmm mmm! Oh and the food she made looked good too :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have a party! I love Ree too. I also read her blog for hours when I first discovered it! It's so fun she has a show now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and fun way to show support! I've been anticipating her new show and couldn't wait to watch it. I loved seeing the food... and the ranch. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteyou are the cutest & loyal friend. how fun that you through a viewing party. too cute.
ReplyDeletehave a super week. those scones...oh my. yum
xo
kellie
I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLook at you cute girls!
And girlfriend...YOU are ROCKIN' those cowgirl boots!!!
I totally passed out when I got a glimpse of those red and white chairs!
EXCUSE me!
How cute are those chairs!!!
Your house looks so COZY!
I'm sure the PW's show will be a HUGE hit!
I'm even more sure Mr. E will look like one HOT cowboy in his new WRANGLERS! ;)
xo
Your PW party looks like so much fun! You look great in your boots, and so do the flowers:) And the scones~oh my! Too bad I work almost every Saturday when PW's show is on:(
ReplyDeleteHow fun!!! I love PW. I love her posts on food. On photography. On everything!! What a great way to celebrate her and her new show. I remember when the Bachelor (sad, but true story) started, my friends and I (not married, no kids! :)) got together for dinner and wine to watch the show once a week. Now, we're all grown up, and I love your idea of watching Ree's show with all of your friends! :)
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion this looks like a delicious recipe and i think that it is not so difficult so i will try it very soon. I will post again after i will try it, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLookalike u guys truly enjoyed :)
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love Ree's blog (hilarious and genuine), I wasn't too blown away by the show...I felt it was too forced/ acted out.
ReplyDeleteHopefully it was just first-episode jitters and it will get better :)
Anyway your party sounded like a blast! (Love those Nutella scones!)
I just want to say only one word for all these.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME....
Looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd you had me at Nutella Scones...
xo
Bridget, this looks so fun. Your house is adorable, YOU are adorable and those heart shaped cantaloupes are ADORABLE!!!
ReplyDeleteIs there anything you do that isn't adorable?!
Also...I will be waiting anxiously for that scone recipe.
What a fun day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to premiere what I'm sure is to be your favourite cooking show! Your menu looked delicious (love your heart-shaped melons)and you really have an eye for decorating. Your home is the perfect reflection of you, very warm and welcoming and fun!
ReplyDeleteWe don't get Ree's show here in Canada and I'm hoping that it does come to us soon. But, not before you make an appearance on it. I'm thinking one day we really will see you being filmed at the ranch with Ree again, either to do another Christmas Cookie segment or you'll be a guest on her show when your book comes out!
That looks like fun! Glad you reported on it for us!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I love it!! Especially the heart shaped fruit. What a perfect touch. I have been so mad at myself since Saturday. I hung signs all over the house "do not bother me on Saturday, I will be busy". Then at 9:00 a.m. my son calls to have me drive him to the hospital.....I was in such a rush, I forgot to set the DVR!
ReplyDeleteBridget, did you throw the cutest party or what?! I might know a few of those cute gals (maybe from their blogs?) but for certain miss Flavia. She is such a doll, met her at evo this year. Wish we lived closer...to watch wranglers. And Ree ;)
ReplyDeleteHow precious are you? Wow! Does that ever look like FUN! Wish I could have been there with you!
ReplyDeleteLOVED Ree's new show! It was as charming, warm & wonderful as she is!
xo
I agree... will be tuning in every week! And here is my secret confession... I just adored that her show is more personal. Its MORE then just a gorgeous red head in the kitchen... its got life and family and everything I want to watch!! Next time I am coming to your beautiful party. You and your friends and your treats look wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you had a party for the first episode! So fun!
ReplyDeleteI watched it too! It was so fun to have a peek inside her life.
Gettin' together w/the girls is always a good idea! Lovin' your house! I want those red & white chairs!!
ReplyDeleteyou all are so cute!!! you really get dressed up in texas to watch tv! lol
ReplyDeleteI wish I was closer!.....only Bridget would have heart shaped fruit! and you menu board is darling!.....now lets talk about those red boot!! oh so cute!!
Those scones look amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI saw the scones and immediately (frantically) starting looking for the link to the recipe. You saved my day by adding it add the end of the post. These will be in the oven for tomorrow morning.
ReplyDeleteBridget, I love your posts! They're so entertaining! Unfortunately we are one of the ten people in America who do NOT have cable, i.e. FoodNetwork (waaaa!) so I can't watch it. :-( Maybe I can find it online? I'll have to check!
ReplyDeleteSince my hubby is a Nutella obsessed maniac (he claims it's a perfect "recovery" food after workouts...I'm stealing that excuse) I will have to make these scones.
This looks like a very fun gathering! Glad you gals had so much fun eating and watching. Thanks for sharing!
Well thanks to Irene I missed the debut but will be awaiting it to run again ; ) Until then I'll be drooling over those Nutella Scones
ReplyDeleteHow honored am I to have attended this fun event?! ;) Thank you for hosting such a lovely brunch! Had a blast! xo
ReplyDeleteWell aren't you the perfect hostess! A menu board and heart shaped fruit! You all are too cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea, Bridget! I am loving everything about your menu for the day! And those heart shaped cantaloupe are perfect for a shower or party! Love that idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea for a "watch party"...complete with recipes, too!
ReplyDeleteHow FUN!! What a great idea. I watched the show with my 2 girls, all still in our PJ's. I think we have a weekly date!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fact that heart-shaped fruit tastes better! And oh to live in Texas!! Fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea. I wish I lived closer to I could come!
ReplyDeleteI loved the show too - I loved that it seemed to have a narrative, wasn't strictly a "recipe" show. Ree and her family are totally engaging and I have already watched it twice (LOVE my DVR!)
ReplyDeleteFun idea for a party!
I guess you could say my husband and I had a private little "watch party." Not quite as fun as yours looks but we LOVED the show. Looks like you and your girlfriends had a great time! Can't wait for next week's episode ;)
ReplyDeleteWe watched it here! We'll be watching it next week too! Loved your photos of the cowboy boots.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I missed a great party and love the red boots! Swoon! I missed last week's episode but the recorder is set for this weekend to prevent any other mishaps. Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteMade the scones this morning! They are rich and indulgent. The nutella drizzled on top is the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party! I snuck in some time to watch the show in between the hurricane tracking on CNN and The Weather Channel. So fun! Plus, those Nutella Scones look amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have the series Tivo'd and can't wait for next Saturday. I love her and am so intrigued by her whole life on the ranch. It doesn't hurt that the Marlboro Man is just gorgeous! :-)..
ReplyDeleteomg those nutella scones. they look freaking awesome!! Too bad im not a fan of nutella (please don't hate me) I think im gonna make these with my dark chocolate almond butter though!!
ReplyDeleteOh I KNOW! She's so awesome! I wish I was her! Then I remember that I AM! Oh My GOODNESS is it ever FUN to be ME!
ReplyDeleteyummy these look amazing I think that I will make them today mmmm
ReplyDeleteCheck out my food blog
www.thedailysmash101.blogspot.com
"If you were in a dessert competition, what would you make?"
ReplyDeleteI would make mini cupcakes, they're petite and delicious(:
Those Nutella scones are calling my name!! I am going to have to make those!
ReplyDeleteAlso, LOVE those chairs in your living room/den! Did you buy them somewhere or did you have them aphostered? ;-)
What a fun day!! And such yummy treats!!
ReplyDeleteGotta love PW and any reason to get together with friends and eat good food. :)
I just made the Nutella scones. Awesome! Thanks for making my Labor Day morning.
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