https://www.today.com/TODAY Fooden-US© 2026 NBCNews.comMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:51 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/today.pnghttps://www.today.com/Joseph LamourMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:51 GMTSocial media users might be weirded out by Raising Cane’s AI depiction of Chuck Norris, but his family approves of the National Chicken Finger Day campaign.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/raising-canes-ai-chuck-norris-ads-rcna589051https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/raising-canes-ai-chuck-norris-ads-rcna589051Raising Cane'sAn AI Chuck Norris appears in a Raising Cane's ad.An AI Chuck Norris appears in a Raising Cane's ad.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:51 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:13:51 GMTKimmy YamSun, 26 Jul 2026 17:57:53 GMTMeghan Markle appeared on cooking reality show “MasterChef Australia” as a guest judge for the July 26 episode and received a surprise call from husband Prince Harry. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/news/prince-harry-surprises-meghan-markle-masterchef-australia-rcna589308https://www.today.com/popculture/news/prince-harry-surprises-meghan-markle-masterchef-australia-rcna589308Cameron SpencerThe Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Australia - Day 4Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are also taking their kids during their upcoming visit to the UK.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:57:53 GMTSun, 26 Jul 2026 17:57:53 GMTKimmy YamSat, 25 Jul 2026 20:39:38 GMTAlmost 20 years after his hit Food Network shows “Emeril Live” and “Essence of Emeril” went off the air, internet users are becoming obsessed with Emeril Lagasse.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/emeril-lagasse-goes-viral-reaction-rcna589232https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/emeril-lagasse-goes-viral-reaction-rcna589232Noam Galai/Getty Images for EsquireEsquire Best New Restaurants 2025NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 09: Emeril Lagasse attends the Esquire Best New Restaurants 2025 at Maison Passerelle on December 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Esquire)M. Von Holden/GettyGrammy Award Winner Shawn Colvin Performs on the Food Network's "Emeril Live" - March 8, 2007Emeril Lagasse during a March 8, 2007 episode of "Emeril Live."Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:39:38 GMTSat, 25 Jul 2026 20:39:38 GMTJoseph LamourFri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:01 GMTGirl Scout Emma Mongado, age 8, sold hundreds of boxes of Girl Scout Cookies while in treatment for leukemia at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/girl-scout-with-leukemia-turns-hospital-into-cookie-booth-rcna588803https://www.today.com/food/people/girl-scout-with-leukemia-turns-hospital-into-cookie-booth-rcna588803Courtesy Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoEmma Mongado and her cookie cart at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.Emma Mongado and her cookie cart at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.Courtesy Lurie Children'sEmma Mongado's unofficial Girl Scout badge.Emma Mongado and her cookie cart at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.Courtesy Lurie Children'sEmma Mongado poses with Emily Irwin and her patch.Emma Mongado and her cookie cart at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:01 GMTFri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:01 GMTAnonymous Server, as told to Joseph LamourThu, 23 Jul 2026 18:08:06 GMTIn this edition of “Server Diaries,” we follow a private chef in Washington, D.C. through four shifts. He has a lot on his plate.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/server-diaries-private-chef-sourcing-scheduling-schmoozing-rcna587570https://www.today.com/food/people/server-diaries-private-chef-sourcing-scheduling-schmoozing-rcna587570TODAY Illustration / Getty ImagesThu, 23 Jul 2026 18:08:06 GMTThu, 23 Jul 2026 18:08:06 GMTJoseph LamourThu, 23 Jul 2026 16:33:46 GMTBurger King is backing up its Whoppers with a promise that could get you a free burger. The incentive is called the “Whopper Promise.” Here’s how it works.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/burger-king-free-whopper-promise-guarantee-rcna588882https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/burger-king-free-whopper-promise-guarantee-rcna588882Burger KingA Whopper of a promise.A Whopper of a promise.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:33:46 GMTThu, 23 Jul 2026 16:33:46 GMTJoseph LamourWed, 22 Jul 2026 15:33:59 GMTTeen Amir Jackson is staying with his aunt Morgan Graham for the summer and has a late-night baking habit. He is now known as the “Midnight Chef.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/midnight-chef-late-night-baking-tiktok-rcna588570https://www.today.com/food/people/midnight-chef-late-night-baking-tiktok-rcna588570Courtesy Morgan GrahamMorgan Graham and Amir JacksonContent creator Morgan Graham and her nephew, "Midnight Chef" Amir Jackson.Courtesy Morgan GrahamThe midnight Chef as a baby with his aunt Morgan.Content creator Morgan Graham and her nephew, "Midnight Chef" Amir Jackson.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:33:59 GMTWed, 22 Jul 2026 15:33:59 GMTAnthony ContrinoMon, 20 Jul 2026 16:46:01 GMTEach TODAY anchor, from Craig Melvin to Savannah Guthrie and Sheinelle Jones, has their preferred morning beverage (aside from coffee). Here are those recipes.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/recipes/today-show-anchors-recipes-morning-drinks-juice-rcna587697https://www.today.com/food/recipes/today-show-anchors-recipes-morning-drinks-juice-rcna587697Nathan Congleton / TODAYSheinelle Jones, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.Sheinelle Jones, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.Nathan Congleton / TODAYSheinelle Jones, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.Sheinelle Jones, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:46:01 GMTMon, 20 Jul 2026 16:46:01 GMTJoseph LamourMon, 20 Jul 2026 15:48:40 GMTNorth Carolina resident and TikToker Kendric Jacobs is going viral for his boxed cake mix hack, which promises an ultra-moist result. We put it to the test.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/trends/viral-boxed-cake-mix-hack-rcna588044https://www.today.com/food/trends/viral-boxed-cake-mix-hack-rcna588044@theotherkendric via TikTokKendric Jacobs would like you to ignore the cake box instructions.Kendric Jacobs would like you to ignore the cake box instructions.Joseph LamourA comparison.Kendric Jacobs would like you to ignore the cake box instructions.Joseph LamourA comparison of cake doneness.Kendric Jacobs would like you to ignore the cake box instructions.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:48:40 GMTMon, 20 Jul 2026 15:48:40 GMTChrissy CallahanSat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMTNational Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 19. Score deals and freebies from Ben & Jerry's, Baskin-Robbins, Carvel, Wendy's, Dunkin’, Dairy Queen and Cold Stone.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/desserts/national-ice-cream-day-deals-2026-free-dairy-queen-cold-stone-rcna350352https://www.today.com/food/desserts/national-ice-cream-day-deals-2026-free-dairy-queen-cold-stone-rcna350352Friendly'sFriendly's marks 91 years in business with free scoops on July 19.Friendly's marks 91 years in business with free scoops on July 19.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMTSat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMTJoy BauerFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:13:45 GMTSummer is the perfect time for fresh, fruity meals that feel effortless, and these recipes from Joy Bauer are about to bring all the sunshine.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/healthy/joy-bauer-summer-fruit-recipes-rcna587864https://www.today.com/food/healthy/joy-bauer-summer-fruit-recipes-rcna587864Kelly BartonKelly BartonKelly BartonJoy Bauer's 5-Minute Peach Cobbler.Joy Bauer's 5-Minute Peach Cobbler.Kelly BartonJoy Bauer's Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Skewers.Joy Bauer's Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Skewers.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:13:45 GMTFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:13:45 GMTAnonymous Server, as told to Joseph LamourThu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:29 GMTIn this edition of “Server Diaries,” we follow a server at a lakeside restaurant in upstate New York through four shifts. Every customer wants the window.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-she-wishes-customers-had-more-common-sense-rcna352468https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-she-wishes-customers-had-more-common-sense-rcna352468TODAY Illustration / Getty Imageswoman sitting around a table reading menus Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:29 GMTThu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:29 GMTJoseph LamourWed, 15 Jul 2026 15:32:25 GMTMusic venue First Avenue in Minneapolis threw a “Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave” after an April Fools’ joke went viral.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/groceries/trader-joes-vs-aldi-rave-dance-party-minneapolis-rcna587564https://www.today.com/food/groceries/trader-joes-vs-aldi-rave-dance-party-minneapolis-rcna587564Darin Kamnetz Photography Inc.A fan of Aldi shimmys at the “Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave" in Minneapolis on July 10.A fan of Aldi shimmies at the “Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave" in Minneapolis on July 10.Darin Kamnetz Photography Inc.A DJ at the “Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave" in Minneapolis on July 10.A fan of Aldi shimmies at the “Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave" in Minneapolis on July 10.Darin Kamnetz Photography Inc.Guests enjoying the vibes at the “Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave" in Minneapolis on July 10.A fan of Aldi shimmies at the “Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave" in Minneapolis on July 10.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:32:25 GMTWed, 15 Jul 2026 15:32:25 GMTGina VivinettoWed, 15 Jul 2026 00:20:38 GMTMcDonald’s is introducing a savory new Caesar sauce that’s ready to put a fresh — and garlicky — spin on some of the fast food chain’s popular menu items.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/mcdonalds-caesar-sauce-rcna587574https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/mcdonalds-caesar-sauce-rcna587574McDonald'sMcDonald's introduced new menu items alongside it's Caesar sauce.McDonald's introduced new menu items alongside it's Caesar sauce.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:20:38 GMTWed, 15 Jul 2026 13:28:12 GMTChrissy CallahanTue, 14 Jul 2026 18:14:19 GMTNational Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday, July 15. Here are all the best deals, discounts and freebies from chains like Portillo's, Shake Shack, Sonic and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-hot-dog-day-deals-2026-rcna350351https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-hot-dog-day-deals-2026-rcna350351 John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesColorado Rockies Spring Training in ScottsdaleFans load yup on hot dogs during opening day game between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:14:19 GMTTue, 14 Jul 2026 18:14:19 GMTHeather Martin, RDTue, 14 Jul 2026 15:09:12 GMTInfluencer Catherine Ebs is being called “tone-deaf” because she called a small-town grocery store, Tops in Tannersville, New York, a “simulation.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/catherine-ebs-tops-grocery-store-video-backlash-influencer-rcna587347https://www.today.com/food/people/catherine-ebs-tops-grocery-store-video-backlash-influencer-rcna587347@cadyebs via TikTokInfluencer Catherine Ebs is getting backlash for a video where she calls a rural supermarket a "simulation."Influencer Catherine Ebs is getting backlash for a video in which she calls a rural supermarket a "simulation."Madelynn OrtizMadelynn Ortiz and her family of four sometimes find the grocery budget a stretch.Influencer Catherine Ebs is getting backlash for a video in which she calls a rural supermarket a "simulation."Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:09:12 GMTTue, 14 Jul 2026 15:09:12 GMTJoseph LamourMon, 13 Jul 2026 15:59:05 GMTUntil recently, the only thing 31-year-old comedian and cartoonist Davey Jarrell had drunk in his life was water. Now, he’s trying McDonald’s Sprite and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/comedian-spent-whole-life-only-drinking-water-tries-new-drinks-rcna353762https://www.today.com/food/people/comedian-spent-whole-life-only-drinking-water-tries-new-drinks-rcna353762@doodledoodledavey via InstagramDavey Jarrell is traumatized by soda.Davey Jarrell is traumatized by soda — specifically, McDonald's Sprite.Courtesy Davey JarrellDavey Jarrell as a child (who loved bananas).Davey Jarrell is traumatized by soda — specifically, McDonald's Sprite.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:59:05 GMTMon, 13 Jul 2026 15:59:05 GMTScott StumpMon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:06 GMTThe fan-favorite Never-Ending Pasta Passes from Olive Garden are back for the first time since 2019 (six years ago!), when they sold out within minutes.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/olive-garden-never-ending-pasta-pass-returns-unlimited-rcna587271https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/olive-garden-never-ending-pasta-pass-returns-unlimited-rcna587271Olive GardenOlive Garden Announces the Return of its Iconic Never-Ending Pasta PassOlive Garden's fan-favorite Never-Ending Pasta Passes are back for the first time since 2019.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:06 GMTMon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:06 GMTJoseph LamourThu, 09 Jul 2026 19:44:00 GMTAs part of its Pink Drink Vibes merch collection, Starbucks is releasing a pink-colored version of its viral Bearista Cup, and some customers have early access.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/trends/starbucks-pink-bearista-cups-rcna353460https://www.today.com/food/trends/starbucks-pink-bearista-cups-rcna353460StarbucksMeet the Starbucks Pink Bearista Glass Cold CupsStarbucks' Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups.StarbucksThe glass cold cup.The glass cold cup.StarbucksHair clips.Hair clips.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:44:00 GMTFri, 10 Jul 2026 17:52:43 GMTJoseph LamourFri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMTMcDonald’s latest collab with Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, Jin, RM and J-Hope enters the BT21 Universe, the collaborative project between BTS and Line Friends.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/mcdonalds-bts-happy-meal-bt21-toys-new-rcna385824https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/mcdonalds-bts-happy-meal-bt21-toys-new-rcna385824McDonaldsThe BT21 Happy Meal arrives in stores soon.The BT21 Happy Meal arrives in stores soon.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMTFri, 10 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMTAnonymous Server, as told to Joseph LamourFri, 10 Jul 2026 15:23:07 GMTIn this edition of “Server Diaries,” we follow a bartender in Southern California through five shifts. He says creepy men are causing him the most issues.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-male-bartender-calls-out-creepy-men-rcna350588https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-male-bartender-calls-out-creepy-men-rcna350588TODAY Illustration / Getty Imagesimage of obnoxious man at barFri, 10 Jul 2026 15:23:07 GMTFri, 10 Jul 2026 15:23:07 GMTChrissy CallahanThu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:43 GMTOn National French Fry Day, July 10, you can get free fries and deals at restaurants like Wendy's, McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack, Popeyes and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-french-fry-day-deals-2026-free-fries-mcdonalds-wendys-rcna350350https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-french-fry-day-deals-2026-free-fries-mcdonalds-wendys-rcna350350Lucia Buricelli/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesMcDonald's $5 Value Meal Intensifies a Fast Food Price WarSmall fries from Wendy's, from left, McDonald's, and Burger King arranged in New York, US, on Monday, June 17, 2024. On June 25, McDonald's will kick off a marketing campaign and a new $5 meal deal, raising the stakes as US restaurants vie to lure back inflation-weary diners.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:20:43 GMTFri, 10 Jul 2026 14:26:10 GMTJoseph LamourWed, 08 Jul 2026 18:35:55 GMTAlyssa Curtis is the founder of the Shame Free Collective, a nonprofit that stocks pantries with free food, hygiene and baby care items in Michigan.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/michigan-shame-free-pantries-families-need-groceries-rcna353333https://www.today.com/food/people/michigan-shame-free-pantries-families-need-groceries-rcna353333Alyssa Curtis with two new shame-free pantries ready to install, a pantry in the wild.Alyssa Curtis with two new shame-free pantries ready to install, a pantry in the wild.Courtesy Alyssa CurtisAlyssa Curtis with her kids, Tinsley and Georgia, in front of her "shame-free" pantry.Alyssa Curtis with two new shame-free pantries ready to install, a pantry in the wild.A "shame-free" pantry in Michigan.Alyssa Curtis with two new shame-free pantries ready to install, a pantry in the wild.Alyssa Curtis' daughter Georgia Mae restocks a pantry.Alyssa Curtis with two new shame-free pantries ready to install, a pantry in the wild.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:35:55 GMTWed, 08 Jul 2026 18:35:55 GMTJoseph LamourTue, 07 Jul 2026 18:38:56 GMTThe tireless home cook, who goes by Flowcook, says she and her fans on social media are working together to get her dad to give her a perfect 10 out of 10.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/daughter-packs-dad-lunch-until-he-gives-perfect-rating-rcna353201https://www.today.com/food/people/daughter-packs-dad-lunch-until-he-gives-perfect-rating-rcna353201@flowcookofficial on TikTokFlowcook's post-its ask dad to “rate today's lunch out of 10.” Hard judging commences.Flowcook's post-its ask dad to “rate today's lunch out of 10.” Hard judging commences.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:38:56 GMTTue, 07 Jul 2026 18:38:56 GMTChrissy CallahanTue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:44 GMTJenna Bush Hager’s love for cats runs deep, but Sheinelle Jones thinks she might have gone too far with her latest show of affection for her feline friends.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/jenna-shares-food-with-cat-sheinelle-reaction-rcna353330https://www.today.com/food/jenna-shares-food-with-cat-sheinelle-reaction-rcna353330TODAYTue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:44 GMTTue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:44 GMT