Ricky Lauren Cuisine, Lifestyle, and Legend of the Double RL Ranch

Back in print, this classic book, inspired by the author’s time on the RL Ranch in Colorado, offers her ideas for entertaining, cooking, and living Western.

This is a beautiful look into Western living inspired by the world of Lauren’s family ranch.

Nestled at the base of the San Juan Mountains, the Lauren family’s Double RL Ranch is rich in history, both personal and regional. From the legends of the earliest settlers of the Wild, Wild West to the fascinating pasts of such Colorado towns as Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride, and Montrose, Lauren celebrates the region’s culture, and her family’s connection to it.

Lauren opens the doors to her family kitchen, with more than 100 recipes, sharing her culinary secrets and favorite Western-styled dishes, as well as decorating techniques for creating the perfect table setting and dining atmosphere.

Featuring original photography, artwork, and beloved family snapshots, style icon Lauren captures the look and spirit of her family ranch, with its cozy, rustic interiors and no-frills attitude toward simple cuisine and entertaining. Full of creativity and ideas, this book is sure to inspire everyone who dreams of a life out West.

Ricky Lauren is an author, photographer, and artist, whose life with her husband, iconic designer Ralph Lauren, and their three children has been the inspiration for much of her work. Her other books include The Hamptons: Food, Family, and History; My Island; and Safari. She also has contributed to Rizzoli titles Ralph Lauren A Way of Living and Ralph Lauren. Ricky Lauren is a psychotherapist and holds graduate degrees from Columbia University’s Teachers College. When not traveling to their family retreats, Ricky and Ralph Lauren live in New York City, where they continue to enjoy sharing their lives with their growing family.