The cacao bean was domesticated in present-day Ecuador more than 5,000 years ago. Even then it was considered a gift from the gods by the Mayans and the Aztecs. The complicated process of turning ...

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.

Jenna is a Senior Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of ...

Meaghan's Instagram reel showcasing her date bark recipe has racked up an impressive 3 million views, 56,700 likes and 1,800 comments. She starts by arranging dates on a parchment-lined baking ...

So tariffs may be coming. Their scope just remains unclear. And Thursday’s announcement was a lot of bark with little bite – at least for now.