Cyndi Kane

Cyndi Kane (also known widely as "Hyacinth," Ree Drummond's best friend) has homeschooled her four children for nearly twenty years and has always had a side hustle of some sort--founder of a homeschool community, radio talk show host, entrepreneur. Her busy life necessitated a streamlined dinner regimen, so her expedited cooking methods were borne out of need (or desperation!). Cyndi's and Ree's families are "fifth-generation friends," following in the footsteps of their parents, grandparents...See more

Cyndi Kane (also known widely as "Hyacinth," Ree Drummond's best friend) has homeschooled her four children for nearly twenty years and has always had a side hustle of some sort--founder of a homeschool community, radio talk show host, entrepreneur. Her busy life necessitated a streamlined dinner regimen, so her expedited cooking methods were borne out of need (or desperation!). Cyndi's and Ree's families are "fifth-generation friends," following in the footsteps of their parents, grandparents, and great grandparents-in-law; she is featured in Ree's book Little Ree: Best Friends Forever! , has appeared at least a dozen times on Ree's Food Network show The Pioneer Woman, and is frequently featured in The Pioneer Woman magazine on thepioneerwoman.com. Cyndi also founded an e-commerce site www.houseofhyacinth.com, where she partners with influencers to design, manufacture, and sell kitchen and tabletop accessories. She lives in Pawhuska and Oklahoma City, where her husband, John, is a Supreme Court Justice for the Oklahoma Supreme Court. See less