When my kids were little, every Saturday morning I took them on a "pancakes around the world tour." Every Saturday, I made a new pancake from a new place. Needless to say, we ate a LOT of pancakes.

Jorie Nicole McDonald leads editorial video efforts for Southern Living. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she creates engaging visual content for the website and various social media platforms.

Desserts have a way of bringing people together, especially when they’re homemade with a little extra care. Whether you’re ...