Aromatic, rich in flavours, and comforting in taste, it is the sort of culinary experience that you cherish for a lifetime.

But after watching Giada De Laurentiis sweeten her tomato sauce with a whole carrot and then dig into a piping-hot bowl of ...

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.