Ep 3. Merc Deliveries

In season 14, episode 3 of The Pioneer Woman titled "Merc Deliveries", Ree Drummond makes her way to the nearest town, Pawhuska, to pick up items she needs from the local mercantile store. Pawhuska is quite a small town and the store is one of the only places for locals to purchase groceries and lifestyle products. In this episode, Ree uses this opportunity to showcase how she shops for her household and prepares for special occasions.

Ree starts the day with a trip to The Pioneer Woman Boarding House, a nearby inn that she owns, where she meets her friend, Hyacinth, who works at the inn. They chat about how the boarding house has been running since it opened and talk about some of the challenges it faces since its recent launch. Ree and Hyacinth then decide to have a quick breakfast together before heading out to town.

Once they arrive in Pawhuska, Ree makes her usual stop at her favorite coffee house. As she enjoys her coffee, Ree discusses how much she loves Pawhuska's tight-knit community and how she's made great friends there. She also talks about how coffee is one of her favorite beverages and how she always turns to it whenever she needs a boost.

After this, Ree heads to the Mercantile, where she picks up her favorite items, from produce to detergent, and discusses how easy it is to buy groceries in small towns. She also highlights how she loves running into friends at the store and how the locals run up a tab for their monthly grocery purchases, a tradition that has been going on for ages.

In this episode of The Pioneer Woman, Ree buys all of the ingredients she needs to make steak fingers, a recipe she learned from her mom. She then heads back to the Boarding House to prepare lunch for her family and friends. Ree describes how the recipe is simple yet satisfying and how she loves to cook dishes that are easy to make yet are delicious.

As Ree waits for her food to cook, she discusses her love of hand-lettering and shows off some of her latest creations. She talks about how she uses watercolors to create different designs and how she started to practice hand-lettering only a few years ago. Ree also shares some tips on how to create beautiful letters and how she's turned her love of it into a small business.

The episode concludes with Ree serving her delicious steak fingers to her family and friends. They discuss how delicious they are and comment on the simplicity of the dish. Ree chats about how she always tries to make meals that are easy to prepare, but at the same time, are full of flavor.

Overall, season 14, episode 3 of The Pioneer Woman titled "Merc Deliveries" showcases Ree Drummond's love of her hometown, her community, and the simple yet delicious meals she enjoys cooking for her family and friends. From sharing tips on hand-lettering to discussing the joys of drinking coffee, Ree's personality shines through in this episode, leaving audiences wanting to learn more about her life in Pawhuska.