Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food say experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day. They say that could spread the germs lurking on your turkey in the kitchen sink or nearby food. But it’s been a challenge trying to convince cooks to

Iconic bridal designer Vera Wang honored a group of military brides by designing custom, couture wedding gowns for their special day — and some of the brides-to-be just revealed their dresses live on TODAY before getting a surprise from the online wedding planning and registering company Zola.

Hostess fans can rejoice that another one of their favorite snacks will be transformed into a bite-sized cereal version. Post Holdings and Hostess Brands announced Wednesday that Twinkies Cereal will debut in grocery stores in late December. When asked what inspired the concept of a cereal version of Twinkies, Meredith Suffron, senior director of brand management at Post, told CNBC,

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and Aldi is set to release some new Advent calendars that will keep food and drinks lovers filled with cheer for the next month. After selling out in a flash last year, Aldi’s wine and cheese calendars are back. This year, the grocery chain is adding another adult-friendly treat: a beer-themed Advent

D.C. performance artist Sheldon Scott has hulled rice by hand for so long this week that his fingerprints are wearing off. He’ll do the grueling work for a few days. His enslaved ancestors on the South Carolina coast did it for years.

CandyStore.com compiled 12 years of candy sales to break down the top candy by state.

When Dena Espenscheid answered an advertisement on social media offering a weekend vacation to an unknown destination, her sister warned her she was going to get kidnapped. As it turns out, not only was the offer legit, Espenscheid said she “had a blast.” The West Virginia Division of Tourism arranged the free trip earlier this month to promote the state

The good news for kids this Halloween: They’ll likely come home with a bigger pile of candy than of healthy snacks while out trick-or-treating. Americans have a wide variety of plans to celebrate the spooky holiday this year, from carving pumpkins to watching scary movies. Some even plan to make their dogs and cats suffer the fate of being forced

The good news for kids this Halloween: They’ll likely come home with a bigger pile of candy than of healthy snacks while out trick-or-treating. Americans have a wide variety of plans to celebrate the spooky holiday this year, from carving pumpkins to watching scary movies. Some even plan to make their dogs and cats suffer the fate of being forced

Peter Luger Steak House, the iconic Brooklyn beef palace whose name is a byword for luxury New York eating, got a shock downgrade to zero stars in a new New York Times review Tuesday.

An Ohio mom has gone viral for the incredible Halloween costumes she creates for her children. Each one of them taking more than 50 hours to complete as she crochets each one herself.

Slime, the bedazzled, stretchy sensation that has spawned its own social media influencers and fans of all ages, is taking up residence in New York City. An immersive, 8,000-square-foot (743.22-sq. meter) museum dedicated to all things slime opens Friday for a nearly six-month celebration complete with a sticky barefoot lake walk and DIY bar. There’s also the opportunity to don

A haunted house that promises an extreme experience that can last up to 10 hours requires participants be medically cleared by a doctor and sign a 40-page waiver.

Calling all Disney fanatics, Reviews.org is offering a dream job straight out of a fairy tale. With the long awaited arrival of the streaming service Disney+ which officially launches on November 12. Review.org is looking to hire a lucky fan to watch 30 Disney movies in 30 days.

Visit the charming town from the series on the Warner Bros. backlot.

As the countdown to the holiday season begins, Tiffany & Co. is offering branded advent calendars — with a steep price tag. Each Tiffany-blue, 24-day calendar will set you back $112,000.

If you’ve been cutting back on soda, cakes, cookies and candy to trim your daily sugar intake, you’re off to a good start. But it’s the small amounts of added sugars found in many of the foods we eat regularly that can keep your sugar intake much higher than you think. And many processed foods containing added sugars don’t even

The grand opening of Nordstrom’s lavish New York City flagship was met with lines that spanned around the block — and the opening was indeed grand as the new department store location spans more than 300,000 square feet!

If you’ve wanted to travel by train, now’s a good time to buy your tickets. Amtrak is offering 50% off fares as part of a two-day sale this Tuesday and Wednesday. Travel dates run from

The magical dates have been revealed for the enchanting experience at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando.

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been chosen.

Hope you’ve got some cash on hand — especially if you’ve got young kids.

Choosing where to go for date night is not always easy. Whether it’s your first date or you’re celebrating your golden anniversary, you’ll want to take a look at this list of the 50 best restaurants in the country for a date. Online restaurant reservation platform OpenTable teamed up with dating app Hinge to compile the list.

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating on Halloween? Officials in Chesapeake, Virginia, have decided that age 14 should be the cutoff, while the city of Bathurst in New Brunswick, Canada, passed a law to prohibit kids 16 and older from ringing doorbells, TODAY reported. Teenagers trick-or-treating is a topic that tends to provoke strong opinions from parents and non-parents alike.

NBC 6 gets an exclusive look inside the world’s first guitar-shaped hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood.

It’s an annual tradition — a sure sign of fall that occurs every October. Luxury Dallas-based retailer Neiman Marcus unveiled its annual Christmas Book Thursday.

Halloween is all about community – trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, attending Halloween parties and the like. Instead of dressing up solo, grab your best friend, your significant other, your coworkers or your family and be part of a duo or group costume!

It’s a major meet-up of bumper buffs, arcade aficionados, and those who dig ample amounts of vintage-style free play.

Forget about traditional jack-o’-lanterns and faux cobwebs! Halloween decor is getting a funky twist thanks to three new trends that are blowing up on social media. From Christmas trees that are decked out with all the spooky trimmings to carved pineapples, these aren’t your typical Halloween decorations.

Fake cobwebs and some other spooky, outdoor Halloween decorations meant as harmless fun can do real damage to wildlife. Halloween spending has skyrocketed in recent years, and the National Retail Federation says Americans are expected to spend $2.7 billion on Halloween decorations this year. Wildlife organizations say they also have seen an increase in animal visits to local rehabilitation centers

It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky, but despite all of that, you’ll probably still want to stay overnight in this re-creation of the house from “The Addams Family.” Booking.com just announced that some lucky guests will get to live like the famous and rather bizarre fictional family in an overnight stay at a replica of their mansion. Haunted

For every home cook happily tossing together a stir fry at home, there are a dozen would-be stir fryers wanting to make chicken-broccoli-sugar-snap-pea stir fry . and then sheepishly reaching for the takeout menu. Stir-fry technique has many people intimidated. But if you can slice and stir, you can stir fry. So, let’s break it down, review the basics, and

Thailand’s southern beaches lure travelers with their turquoise water and dramatic limestone cliffs, but there’s more to explore in the Southeast Asian country that’s one of the world’s most popular destinations. For a Thai road less traveled, try one of these getaways outside Bangkok, far from the overly Instagrammed backpacker hotspots or the party scene of Phuket or

No more half measures. Tickets are now on sale for the “Breaking Bad Experience.” The West Hollywood pop-up bar and restaurant “completely immerses” guests into the award-winning AMC drama series and celebrates the much-anticipated debut of “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.”

You’re probably already familiar with the Goodyear Blimp — it’s an iconic sight in the sky during marquee sports and entertainment events, and it’s been providing aerial coverage since 1955. But now, things are about to get really interesting. For the first time ever, you’ll have the chance to stay overnight in the famous airship. Beginning Oct. 15, it will

Break out your old Trapper Keeper and start planning your next vacation — a Lisa Frank-designed hotel room is now available, and if you were a kid in the ’90s, it will seriously transport you back to your childhood. Hotels.com teamed up with the iconic designer to create the most colorful and fun digs that fans can actually stay in

Book a train trip with a bestie and save big (but do it soon).

Friday marks 20 years since the inception of National Cinnamon Roll Day and we’re celebrating with a bunch of ooey-gooey treats from TODAY’s kitchen — and Cinnabon, of course. National Cinnamon Roll Day is an international holiday that was created by Sweden’s Hembakningsrådet (which translates to “Home Baking Council”) in 1999. According to National Today, the origin of cinnamon buns

Taco Bell, Rubio’s, and other taquerias will raise a stuffed tortilla to the mouth-watering holiday.

Stephen and Tabitha King are ready for the next chapter for their Victorian mansion that stands behind a wrought iron gate festooned with winged creatures and spiderwebs. The authors want to transform the home where they raised their children in Bangor, Maine, into the location for Stephen King’s personal archives. A guest house they own next door would host writers

Two of Pennsylvania’s historic and iconic food and drink brands have teamed up to bring a chocolaty beer to market.

New York is famous for its delicatessens so it’s no surprise people are abuzz about the latest deli to open at the iconic Rockefeller Center. Though at this deli, you won’t find a hot cup of coffee, a bagel with lox, or any black and white cookies. But the offerings are equally delightful. British artist Lucy Sparrow’s “Delicatessen on 6th”

Selby’s Restaurant in Atherton, California, can’t keep up with the demand for their $50 burger. Chef Mark shows Malou Nubla of “California Live” what goes into the burger to make it worth 50 bucks!
The burger itself is comprised of a special beef blend of seasoned onglet, also known as hanger steak, as well as New York and short rib. They’re

The storytelling of country music connects a wide swath of Americans from East Coast to the West Coast, from North to the South. For many country writers, their lyrics were inspired by real places and real people, adding authenticity to the melody. A scan of popular country song titles, from “Luckenbach, Texas,” ″Okie from Muskogee,” ″New San Antonio Rose,” and

Java culture is all around us – so much so that, according to a Reuters poll, 63 percent of Americans age 18 or older say they drank coffee the previous day. With this in mind, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in the country across 14 key indicators of coffee lover-friendliness to determine the best coffee cities in America and

Airbnb is offering a handful of people concerned about the environment a chance to participate in scientific research on how to help preserve it during an all-expense-paid trip to Antarctica. The Antarctic Sabbatical, as the travel company is dubbing it, will give five people the opportunity to study how widely microplastics have infiltrated the region. Over a month’s time in

The first keg was tapped, and the beer started flowing as the 186th Oktoberfest got underway Saturday in the southern German city of Munich. Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap in the first keg with two blows of a hammer and the cry of “O’zapt is” — “it’s tapped.” As tradition demands, he handed the first mug to Bavarian governor

Dating app Plenty of Fish is banning face filters across its platform in a move aimed at deterring users from creating deceptive profiles, NBC News reported.
In a blog post on Tuesday, the site announced that it was “implementing a face filter ban across the platform” and would begin to remove photos that feature them after a poll found that 75

Hand-crafted is popular these days, and many home decorators are looking for unique textiles and other furnishings that feature the look of hand-drawn art. Items like the eclectic, playful wallpapers of Brooklyn-based artist Aimee Wilder, who designed for brands like DwellStudio, Martha Stewart and Vans before starting her own studio. She’s expanded the line beyond wallpaper to include rugs, pillows,

For anybody with a sweet tooth who is completely over traditional candy canes, there’s a new flavor hitting store shelves ahead of the holidays that will really give your taste buds a kick … or just make you gag. Archie McPhee, a novelty candy and funny toy emporium, is getting into the holiday spirit early — like really, really early

Walmart said Monday it’s relaunching the once-beloved trendy New York fashion brand, Scoop NYC, on its website nationwide and in select stores.

Hispanic Heritage Month has been a big celebration in the U.S. for more than 40 years. Hispanics across the country celebrate this month with pride and joy, while commemorating the importance of diversity. Here are five things you should know, related to the Hispanic Heritage Month.

After a summer full of sun, humidity and chlorine, our hair can use some rehab. Amanda Eberle, owner of Acure Eco Salon in West Hartford, Connecticut shares her tips for how to get your hair back to looking and feeling its best.

McDonald’s famous Shamrock Shake is usually a treat reserved for that special time of year around St. Patrick’s Day, but the fast-food chain is bringing the sweet drink back for a few select folks … in September. Why bring the pastel sipper back to stores months before it’s slated to reappear? Football, of course.

Fall is right around the corner but don’t ditch your summer wardrobe just yet. Maria Sansone visits consignment shop Covet, in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood to get some fashion tricks that are both stylish and sustainable.

You might just have your most epic Target run yet this fall! Target is celebrating 20 years of designer collaborations by re-releasing some of its most iconic pieces ever in a limited-edition anniversary collection on Sept. 14. The retailer just gave fans a sneak peek at some of the amazing styles in store. The collection will feature nearly 300 items

Southeastern Washington has been producing high-quality wines for decades. But in the past five years, the wineries of the Walla Walla Valley have drawn international accolades for the reds — particularly syrahs — produced from the unique soil just across the border in Oregon. Grapes grown in the six square miles known as The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater absorb the

It’s that time of year again, when fresh apples are piled high at farmer’s markets. If you are lucky enough to live near an orchard, you can take the day and pick your own bushel of apples. But whether you are picking them at the market or off a tree, there are many great things to do with apples that

Hasbro wants to take the conversation over the gender pay gap out of the board room and into the living room with its new Ms. Monopoly game, launching this month. Dubbed “the first game where women make more than men,” the updated version of the classic board-game introduces new women-centric elements, starting with its titular character. Ms. Monopoly is the

Mattel said Monday it will release a doll honoring the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, which begins next month. The doll will be named Barbie “Día De Muertos” and will have an outfit featuring hearts and butterfly details. It also will have a crown with monarch butterflies and bright marigolds, with its face painted with the traditional skull

Target said Monday it will be taking its recently revamped loyalty program, called Target Circle, nationwide beginning Oct. 6. CNBC had reported back in February that Target was piloting the program, which includes new perks like a birthday reward, in five markets – including in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Phoenix. Prior to that, Target Circle was being tested more

A bartender asks Gavin Smith whether he fancies a citrus pale ale or Kolsch-style lager at the Newman Arms — a London pub dating back to 1730. The 47-year-old Liphook, England, resident makes his choice, then walks to a spot where writer George Orwell reportedly drank his favorite ales. Orwell based the “Proles” pub in his dystopian novel, “1984,” after

Kelly Clarkson hosts NBC’s fifth annual “Clear the Shelters” special. Watch the most memorable moments from across the country of this year’s animal adoption initiative.

In the last warm weeks of summer, it’s hard to imagine that today’s tomatoes, corn, peaches and other late-summer bounty will soon be just memories. But wait, they don’t have to be. With a bit of forethought, and a bit of time, we can safeguard some of this magnificent produce and draw upon it all winter long. When you preserve

Five years ago, for her 27th birthday, Lorelei Bandrovschi gave up drinking for a month on a dare. She was a casual drinker and figured it would be easy. It was, but she hadn’t banked on learning so much about herself in the process. “I realized that going out without drinking was something that I really enjoyed and that I

Summer is unofficially over, but there’s still time to enjoy the beach! For an authentic New Jersey shore experience, why not stay at the very house used in MTV’s popular reality show, aptly named “Jersey Shore.” Get ready to GTL (aka, gym, tan and laundry), baby!

Dr. Seuss is hitting the road this fall with a large interactive exhibit that will immerse visitors in some of the most iconic books by the beloved children’s writer. The exhibit is centered on a maze based on “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” the Dr. Seuss book that urges children to explore the world and move mountains despite the pitfalls

Mattel has released new Barbie dolls that pay tribute to civil rights activist Rosa Parks and astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. The dolls, which were timed to coincide with Women’s Equality Day on Monday, are the latest in the Barbie’s “Inspiring Women” series. Parks was called the “mother of the modern civil rights movement” after she

Target on Sunday announced it’s opening dozens of permanent Disney stores within its own stores over the next year, as it invests in more unique ways to lure customers inside.

Colonel Sanders will soon be serving vegan fried chicken to see if customers think it’s finger lickin’ good. KFC will start testing plant-based fried chicken from Beyond Meat in an Atlanta restaurant on Tuesday. The test makes the Yum Brands subsidiary the first national U.S. fast-food chain to introduce a Beyond chicken item, beating Popeyes and Chick-fil-A. Beyond pulled its

A nation already polarized finds itself divided once again, but this time politics isn’t at the heart of it: The blame lies squarely on a fried piece of poultry. People are choosing sides and beefing over chicken, thanks to Popeyes’ release of its crispy chicken sandwich and the social media debate that has followed. With just one addition to a

As school starts up again, so do Fall sports and after-school activities. Keynote speaker and life coach Hector Peñate reminds parents to check themselves when it comes to their child’s athletic endeavors.

It’s not just toddlers who struggle around bedtime. Older kids can also have trouble getting the sleep they need, especially around back to school season. Mom blogger Kristen Hewitt shares 6 sleep aids to ensure your child is well-rested and ready to learn!

Amanda Blum enjoys trying new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen, but like many home cooks she’s reluctant to buy expensive and bulky kitchen appliances. So she was delighted to learn about Kitchen Share, a nonprofit near her home in Portland, Oregon, that loans out kitchen equipment. Bloom, who likes to preserve fruits and vegetables at this time of year,

Atlanta’s scorching August heat didn’t stop Megan Nelson from slipping on a long faux fur coat and dressing up like Cruella de Vil for her first Doggy Con convention, a pet event for costumed canines inspired by the upcoming Dragon Con convention. Doggy Con drew hundreds of dog owners and spectators Saturday to an Atlanta park for their own small

See your “Friends” on the big screen. Deck out your place with “Friends” furniture. Wear your “Friends” as jewelry. Heck, buy the “Friends” Lego set and pretend it’s for your kid. If you’re a “Friends” superfan, there are lots of ways to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary on Sept. 22.

The pumpkin spice phenomenon died Wednesday at age 16. The cause of death was the existence of Pumpkin Spice Spam. A publicist for Hormel Foods Corp. confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday that the company will begin selling a limited edition run of Pumpkin Spice Spam online at walmart.com and spam.com on Sept. 23. Hormel first broached the idea two

Houseplants are a quick and easy way to dress your home in autumnal color. Anthuriums can add hues of pink, red or white. The philodendron’s cascading, heart-shaped green leaves bring a touch of the outdoors inside. And of course, the poinsettia’s red and green foliage is a popular choice for holiday décor. It’s no secret — houseplants are back in

Breakfast, as you may have heard, is the most important meal of the day. That’s especially true for kids returning to school, who need fuel for energy and learning. But serving a healthy breakfast can feel like one more challenge for parents trying to get themselves and their kids out the door on time. Never fear. With a bit of

Spa visits and the money they generate reached record highs last year in the U.S. with $18.3 billion in revenue driven by 190 million pampering trips, according to the International Spa Association. The leading industry group for spa professionals recently held its 25th annual event for media to show off trends and services among its 2,300 members. Garrett Mersberger, the

Nike is stepping into the subscription business. The No. 1 sneaker retailer in the U.S. is launching a subscription service for kids called Nike Adventure Club. It will allow parents to order shoes for their kids ages 2 to 10 either on a quarterly, bimonthly or monthly basis, paying monthly fees of $20, $30 or $50, respectively. The last option

Chick-fil-A is rolling out a new menu item Monday: mac and cheese. The item is Chick-fil-A’s first permanent side addition to its menu since 2016. Unlike other fast-food competitors, the Atlanta-based company rarely adds new menu items. “We have a very high bar when it comes to adding a menu item, but the feedback from our customers in the test

Natural wine might seem like an odd term. Isn’t all wine natural? Well, yes, sort of. The wine that’s dominated the market for the last few decades is made from fermented grape juice, so in a way, it is natural, but it can also contain a host of other ingredients and is often manipulated both on the vine and in

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has given its new baby rhino a chance to do what all kids love: play in the mud.

What better way to make your style more colorful this summer then with citrus-inspired looks. Anything coral, orange, or ruby-red is in! Celebrity makeup artist Ashley Glazer has some fruity styles and sweet suggestions just for you.

Essentially everything goes well with bacon, and BarBacon in the Union Square neighborhood of New York City is proof of that. Peter Sherman, the chef and owner of BarBacon, was inspired to open the restaurant as he noticed the food industry was having success with individual food themes at the time. And bacon represents salt, fat, and smoke, and all

If you are looking for something fun and sweet to do in Hollywood, then go to World of Fruit! The creator, Andrew Zhou, put together eight rooms that immerse you in the World of Fruit and all its sweetness. Here are three or four rooms that standout:

In celebration of National Watermelon Day, entertainment editor Paul Zahn has some tips to make your guests feel one-in-a-melon!

Does the summer heat make you dream of a summer getaway? Hamptons realtor Joseph Piccininni from Coldwell Banker has some advice for what to consider when looking for the perfect home to buy or rent. “There is no better way to enjoy the season then owning your own summer retreat,” Piccininni said. “Whether it’s in the mountains, or the bucolic

Having kids is the joy of a lifetime for parents, but they come with a high cost. During the summer, bills pile up, as the kids want to stay busy at the pool or camp and eat-up at the ice cream truck. Yet it is never too early to make your kids aware of financial responsibility, whether it be savings

Wanting to try something new to light up your night life? Then try Nakamura.ke!’s glow-in-the-dark ramen noodle dish. Wondering what the neon noodle is and how it is edible? Well, Romey, who is the neon noodle’s project manager, is here to explain this electrifying meal. Originally developed by the creative agency Dashboard, the neon noodle is a natural mix of

The summer is one of the best seasons for picnicking, but organizing the meal can feel like a hassle. Interior designer Jennifer Moreau shared some tips and techniques to make the most of on-the-go entertainment time. Her first recommendation was to be prepared, especially when picnicking far from home. Bringing a survival kit can be helpful. Moreau says she packs

Summer may be more than halfway over, but your kids are probably more than halfway bored, and you may be more than halfway ready for them to go back to school. Veronica Lepere, the publisher of Kiddos magazine, has some hot toys for you to keep your kids busy: