>> i was in stockholm with the solstice summer. literally, you watched the sun go down at midnight, it's finally down, then it starts to come right back up. >> that's crazy! it's kooky! what's kookier than that? me on the train. >> kathie takes the train. >> that was last week. >> commuting from the city back to your house. you enjoyed yourself clearly. yesterday you had fun yesterday on the train because you found the bar car. yay! >> christine and i have been in the city every day. we are staying until about 6:00 every night. that's the worst time in the world to get in a regular car and drive home. so we've been using mass transit, which works great, except the bar car on the train, which i guess -- what is that? the metro north? >> yes. >> the metro north. how about that? the metro north. anyway, we had a lot of fun.

i wish i could tell you last night what happened when we got on. it was hard to find a seat because there are only so few air conditioned ones. a very nice gentleman very much into working on his computer. i sit down next to him. chrissy sits opposite him. for the most part we're just fine. all of a sudden a very lanky guy comes in, joins the group. that's when the games begin. and it turns out that the guy sitting next to me is from moscow and his name is miccal. we had so much fun. i was like this the whole way. it got crazy, but we made a date for tonight. we're all going to meet back on the bus. >> on the train? >> on the train. the train, the bus. hey, if i can have that much fun on a train, i can't wait to try the bus. i need to apologize to a certain miss aretha, apparently. >> well, let's talk about yesterday because yesterday you were trying -- we were talking about who was going to be the new judge on "american idol." aretha franklin said, why not me? you pointed out rightfully she doesn't like to fly so she takes

buses because she's got a fear to fly. >> she would be happy to do that. >> you said it would be difficult for her to drive to auditions. your direct quote was, "if they are looking for a younger demographic, there are a lot of kids out there who don't know what aretha franklin is. it is sad, but they don't." well, well, well. >> i meant this to be respectful to aretha. ♪ r-e-s-p-e-c-t ♪ just a little bit >> there is nobody in the world like her, aretha franklin. she's one of a kind. my point was there is a whole generation of kids, some kids don't know who barbara streisand is, sinatra. >> yeah. >> they don't know some of the greats that have come before. they only know who's been born in the last ten years. and that upsets me. there should be more respect for those who came before. >> let's talk about how you upset aretha. this is the e-mail she sent to cnn.

she so it's official. she has no problem traveling wherever she has to go. she has a custom bus and she does it regularly across the country. >> i said that. she goes on a bus. >> and -- she's still mad at you -- she said, quote, my audience and fans span the age from 8 to 90. they are multiethnic. i am very well known with young adults and teens and tweens. >> i don't doubt that at all. the people who go to her concerts know her and love her. and they're there for her. >> yes. >> but the reality is, we live in a world where if it didn't happen yesterday, people aren't interested. i find that a sad thing. there are certain people that do earn and have earned our respect for their diminish accomplishments. if she's still getting it from everybody, great. i don't know if my own kids would know. that's my fault. >> oh, my goodness. i'm so distracted because there

is the cutest, cutest baby. >> oh, my gosh. look at that child. >> look at that baby! >> i don't even know what's happening. >> davie, move, we can see you. god love you. oh, my god. just sitting at the news desk where she belongs. >> she's r-e-s-p-e-c-t. >> how cute is that baby? >> she's delicious. she's a pibinky baby! >> all day, keep getting cutaway. so the obamas went to watch a practice game for the u.s. men's practice team. u.s. versus brazil. you know they have the kiss-cam at a game. they show a shot of you guys and put you in the frame and it says "give a kiss." you can't see it at the bottom, but it says kiss-cam. they didn't kiss so everyone booed and booed. >> there's a lot of booing going on lately. i don't like it. >> later in the fourth quarter, i guess at the urging of people, his daughter and there we have it. >> that is sweet. >> that was later in the fourth

quarter. >> it wasn't even a peck. it was nice. >> it was a real full-on kiss. >> i mean it, kiss. >> this is disturbing. i read this this morning. i thought what are we coming to? there's a new study, of course, saying that girls as young as 6 want to be sexy. they want to dress sexy chblt the study in the journal "sex roles" -- maybe we should check this out before we start talking about it. most girls as young as 6 are thinking of themselves as sex objects. explain why. >> they showed them paper dolls dressed in different styles. one was dressed conservatively, the other was trendy and the other was dressed kind of slutty. they said which ones did they like the best and the young girls picked the sluttier paper doll. >> because they associate it with popularity. the girls they know who are popular dress like the slutty ones. . >> yeah. i don't think they know what -- at 6 you don't know what sexy is. i don't think you know what you're talking about. >> didn't you say that song all the kids know?

>> but they don't know what they're singing. they know the words but don't know what that means. >> well, it saddens me because one of the most magical times in any person's life is their childhood. if we take that away from kids, can you imagine the problems we're going to have when they're adults? >> remember those dolls, the bratz? >> oh, yes. there was a lot of -- you say something nasty so you get in trouble tomorrow. tell us about the bratz. >> hold on. >> was that moisture i just felt? >> i told you i didn't feel well. don't worry about me. i feel fine. >> did you see the baboon at the end of the night? >> i wouldn't cue it up. the baboon was shoveling food. was like he couldn't get it all in his mouth. it did remind me occasionally of being alone in my apartment and being starving. you've been there. you don't care who is looking because no one is. you can use both hands to shovel it in.

stuff's coming out, you don't care. you're alone with "law and order." >> well, this couple thought they were alone, not with "law and order." so you've got to be careful. when you think you're alone, there's a guy or a woman with a high-powered lens. >> there's a couple at one of the memorials in washington, d.c. they appeared according to the otographer to be a proposal. he pulled a ring out of the box, he handed it to her and they kissed. she put this picture all over the place. will you help me identify this couple? lo and behold, the couple has come forward and they do not want publicity. >> that's a nice thing in this world. >> they said it was sweet they brought good feelings to a lot of people who saw the photo, but they said he had already proposed to her before. they were there looking for a good venue for some of their wedding festivities. >> for the actual ceremony. >> they were reenacting what it would be like. so she caught the reenactment. >> it's sweet. it's a beautiful picture.

hopefully she will send it to them since she knows who it is and hopefully we won't discuss it any further because they want privacy. >> isn't that funny they want privacy? >> i think it's refreshing. i really do. >> am i going to the olympics? what's happening? >> hodi is going to the olympics. we want you to tell us what you want her to do at the olympics. >> i like your suggestions. >> where's your beret? >> i need a rain hat, know what i'm saying? >> oh, my gosh, the rain, hoda. >> i know. i need a shower cap to start. okay, what are some suggestions? >> elizabeth holder said hoda should go to a fascinator shop. >> hats don't fit. >> hoda should be put on a quest to find the best fish and chips that would be fun. liz says hoda should see stonehenge, which is amazing. if you haven't seen that before. libby says, she should take flat kathie lee, being an oxymoron

there, with her. maybe it should say bubbalicious. go on to our facebook page if you have suggestion for miss hoda who is going to the olympics. >> we have joy doing something special for us today. >> something brand-new. >> too good to be healthy. >> these are food finds everybody needs to know about. >> why? they're localery? >> they have wholesome ingredients, reasonable amounts of sugar and salt. >> and they don't taste like cardboa cardboard? >> they taste delicious. you might want to taste some of this popcorn along on your date with michael. this is smartfood. >> i like smartfood. >> this is parmesan herb and this is a cinnamon brown sugar. yummy, right? do you think? >> that is delicious. >> i love the cinnamon brown sugar. >> it's a high-volume snack so 1 3/4 cups for 300 calories. this is really cool. this is called chocolate pb2. it's a powdered mix. it tastes exactly like knnutell.

serious seriously. >> it tastes like nutella? >> seriously, with a fraction of the calories. 45 calories for two tablespoons. a powder you mix with water. >> i don't trust powders. >> taste this. >> no. >> you have to taste this. >> but i'm not a nutella fan. >> really delicious. >> i am so into this parmesan stuff. >> then a nondairy treat that is decadent. ciao bella came out with a blueberry passion pop. >> whoa! i had it out too long. >> oh, it's delicious. >> it's 70 calories. >> we have to apologize to aretha for at least two minutes. >> shoveling it in. shoveling it in. we've all been there. don't act like you haven't. >> be careful. >> this is pretty good, though, for 70 calories, right? >> this is absolutely delicious. >> it really is. >> nothing is as good as this parmesan stuff. thank you, sweetie.

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now. so i'm very excited. >> are you getting things sent to you from all over the world? just presents that people make or buy and send? >> no. i wish. i don't get any of that. >> really? >> no. >> don't people know you're with a little snooki? >> leno gave me a blanky, but that's about it. >> kelly gave me something. >> your spin-off show is unique. we're used to seeing you with the whole group. what makes this relationship with you two unique. why do people watch the two of you together? >> i guess because we are real friends. >> we are legit best friends. people wanted to see more of that. because you can't on "jersey shore" because there's eight of us and there's so much of going on. kind of like having our lives outside the "shore" in a sense. >> you moved out of the house when you became pregnant, right? >> uh-huh. >> are you guys living together? what's going on? >> right now i live with gianni. >> he's allegedly the father of this child? >> he's definitely the father. and she lives with roger.

>> okay. >> i think your relationship is interesting. when you had to tell the rest of the "jersey shore" cast that you were engaged, i don't know what you were expecting, but what did you get when you explained to everyone you were engaged? >> i was expecting everyone to be like, yeah, so excited. they were like, what? you're going to be divorced in a couple of days. >> why did they say that? >> they're typical brothers and sister >> they joke around, they bust your balls. i was like, cool. >> she was very hormonal. >> it was a big thing for me. i was very excited. it was kind of a letdown. >> so you were surprised by the pregnancy but happy. >> yes. >> and how did gianni take it? >> he loved it. he's, like, yeah, i'll be a dad. we wanted kids together, but not this soon, but we're happy. >> what do you think of her man? >> i love him. >> what's he like? >> he's her, but calm. >> really? >> yeah. >> so not me. >> he's like a snucky. not a snooki. >> are you planning to get

married, snooki? >> you said you were engaged. >> yeah. we are not thinking about the marriage right now. we just want to have the kid and be good parents. and then think about the wedding. >> you don't know if it's a boy or a girl? >> it's a boy. >> i told you. >> i've been saying it over and over. we just want to point out your shoes because they're rocking. you've been walking around in wedges. it's not easily to get around normally in wedges and not easy to walk around when you're pregnant in them. are you navigating okay? >> i'm actually clumsy more in flats and sneakers. >> oh, that's too bad. look at our present for you. >> we wanted to get you something sexy. pf. >> got something for jwoww, too. >> have you ever seen a flat shoe? >> yeah, i have a few of these. >> they are comfortable. >> thank you. >> thank you! >> we wish you good luck with the baby, with everything, with your man and the show. >> you can catch snooki and jwoww thursday nights on mtv. still to come, must-have gifts for first-time moms.

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since jwoww and pretty pregnant snooki are here, and summer is a pretty popular time for baby showers, we thought we would get their opinion for hot moms. >> you've got the judges over here to tell you if they like them or not. >> by the way, you look like you just had a bagel, not about to give birth. >> i know! >> yeah. >> good for you. >> these are things maybe you didn't register for but fun things to get. woor starting at whittlebee.com. it puts your kids shopping on autopilot. you can start out with a newborn, goes up to preschool. every month you can get a gift certificate for somebody. they send a box of clothes, you have a personal stylist and they build your baby's wardrobe. >> that is fun. >> it's cute.

>> it's cute stuff and they can do it depending on your style. >> snooki gives it a thumbs-up. >> it's like "where's waldo." >> every box is different. >> give it to snooki. >> mbeans, it's for all things baby. when you get a baby basket, you use only about a quarter of the stuff in there. snooki, they made this one for you. it's got a lot of fun things you would love. this is great. you can do it all online. >> little bit of everything. >> yes, little bit of everything. i like when you doncan talk to someone so you can pick and choose. >> everyone loves jewelry. new mom jewelry can be cheesy. jennifer fisher does a great collection of jewelry. it's right over there on the right. it's sort of edgy and sophisticated, starts around $125. you can get your baby's initial, they have mama's bracelets. >> it's cute. >> very cute. >> lisa hoffman makes these

great fragrance bracelets. hilary duff and halle berry are big fans. new mom's sense of smell, you can be finicky. you can take the bracelet on and off depending when you want your fragrance on. and if the baby has sensitive skin, if you're cuddling with them, you don't want to irritate them. this is great. >> and you don't want too much of a heavy fragrance. >> if they are teething, these are teething beads. these necklaces right here. they cool and have essential oils in them when your skin warms up, it helps to soothe a teething baby. >> you're kidding! >> and there's no danger of them coming off of that and choking? >> so far, so good. >> that concerns me. >> these have been around for a long time. it's sort of an ancient remedy of sorts. >> okay. >> now, every month people feel you have to take a picture of the baby for the first year. you make these elaborate signs. i have zero art skills and zero time. these are stickers for each month. you stick them on their onesy and take their picture. then for every day of their life, you can catalog it and

don't have to make a fancy sign. i'm not artistic. >> i like these shirts. >> these are from cafepress.com. they have fun, personalized ones onescys. >> i love "new jersey." i'm italian. >> they have fun personality things. and i forgot to mention this, wayfair.com. it's a foot massager, so cozy and soft. during the first few years when your feet need a break, this is great. it's under $30. >> kids, what do you think? >> do you want to sit on it? >> jwoww! >> thank you. madeline will weigh in on your questions about diet, nutrition and health. and sara is in the hamptons to see what drives people out

there. and lots of great gadgets at the beach or your barbecue. >> all of that after your local news.

♪ taking it to the streets we are back with sara breaks out of the city, as we bring you more of "today" on this boozeday tuesday. >> this triem time around our girl heads to the place many wonder about, the hip hamlet of towns called the hamptons. >> it's home to people like alec baldwin, madonna, ralph lauren, sara jessica parker. the list goes on so i packed my bags to find out what the fuss was all about. it's summer in the city, so for many people that means one thing, leaving the city. ♪ hot child in the city >> long island, here i come. i'm heading east. some options? west hampton, south hampton, bridge hampton, east hampton,

and if i keep going, montauk. and finally -- i have arrived. and lucky for me, i ran into the woman who runs "hamptons" magazine. >> the hamptons are an amazing stretch of long island with some of the most beautiful beaches you've ever seen, the most glorious farm stands, amazing outdoor activities. it's just a community that loves to celebrate summer. >> and i'm ready to celebrate. i've heard riding is really big here so i'm headed for my first lesson. >> hi, sara! >> welcome to pony camp. the first thing we do is have to groom the horses. >> they knew it was my first riding lesson so they wanted me to smart out small -- literally. ♪ it started with a whisper

now i'm on a horse backward. once i conquered that, it was time to turn in my saddle for a surfboard. ♪ wipeout why is surfing so big in montauk? >> you know, i think surfing is so big in montauk just because the beaches are that beautiful. the sandbars that are out there just creates an easy wave, a wave that breaks a little bit further out. >> are there rules about having someone else carry your board? >> we're breaking the rules because i'm carrying your board. you're paddling. grab the rails there, pop up one time. perfect. you got it, girl. let's do this, yeah? >> yeah. i'm ready. ♪ sunshine coming down >> after a really busy morning, i just need a moment to relax. so people told me i would see celebrities everywhere out here in the hamptons.

i can't believe she's out here right now. hi, hoda. >> are you staying? >> just for a little bit. we never of get to do this. >> i wanted to feel like -- i think it's only fair. >> it almost feels like kathie's here. ♪ so call me maybe >> and now it's time to shop. yay, jill's here. i did what you said. >> what did i say? >> you said wedges, white jeans, white shirt. >> you look good. >> really? >> you almost look like a hamptonite. >> almost? we need the frosting. >> you do need the frosting. voila! >> i'm like jill jr. that didn't mean i didn't want a little hampton glam. >> welcome to east hampt ptoham. mind if i take a couple of things off and move a couple of things around? >> of course not. >> these are bangles galore, diamond hoops. classic, basic, they can take you anywhere from day to night. >> i'm ready to go out.

can you explain the scene to me? i feel like we crashed a family party. >> this used to be an old farm stand. we turned it into this extraordinary event. very hampton chic, the great wine, the great setting, the vineyard views. >> i would like to try your rose. >> glass or bottle? >> well, i don't want to come back too soon so let's try the bottle. >> bottle, then. >> do you mind if i sit down with you guys? you look like you're missing one person. it looks so romantic here. pf. >> it is. >> it is. >> let's snuggle. what are you guys doing? to kathie lee and hoda, to summer fun. ♪ the sun goes down ♪ the stars come out ♪ i'm glad you came >> what a great weekend. >> what a fun piece. >> hoda on the weekend. >> there we were. >> cheers. that was fun, sara. >> this is from the wolffer estate, their rose.

coming up next, madeline fehrnstrom will answer your questions about diet, nutrition and health. right after this.

it's time for "today weighs in" when we get the answers about confusing and controversial topics of diet and fliegs and overall health. >> with us is madelyn fernstrom. sara is at the nbc experience store to round up some questions. what have you got, sara? >> our first question is from a dad/daughter combo. first question from dad. >> i've been trying to lose weight forever. i know what i can't do, i know what i can't eat, but i don't have the motivation. where do you get motivation? >> the biggest thing with motivation, it's hard to lose weight or even stay on track. but we think about losing weight. that's not the action verb. action verb is small steps changing your eating, small steps in physical activity and

having the mindset that small achievements really count. i ate one more fruit today than yesterday. that's huge. i walked 30 minutes all week. we don't think they're a big deal, but these baby steps add up every day to help keep you motivated. you need support from others. that's important, too. >> you told us years ago if you just cut out 100 calories a day, you will have lost 10 pounds in a year. pf that is exactly right. >> anybody can cut out 100 calories. >> and that's a real achievement. but we set our goals so high we don't think they're achieving anything. but saving 100 calories a day, walking 20 minutes a day, that's great. >> let's talk about walking. is walking briskly for 30

minutes a day really good exercise? does it count. >> it does count. the key here is briskly. it's not the 30 minutes but going along at a moderate pace, getting your heart rate up. we think of exercise running to the gym, sweating. that's one type of exercise. again, this moderate, daily walk, that's going to be 30 minutes will be close to 150 calories you're burning every day. that is close to 15 pounds a year. do you count a brisk walk as exercise? >> i always do. i count taking stairs instead of the escalator. >> that's right. >> i think the hard part for this gentleman about the motivation, if you can lose that first five pounds, that's what ends up motivating you and you start to feel better. >> if you get on the scale and you don't gain, that's also good. not gaining. hoda is making a face. >> but at a certain age it seems if you just stay doing the same you've always done, you will gain. >> and if you just don't gain when it's easy to naturally have that happen, that is a plus. so you want to set realistic expectations. losing is always great, but sometimes staying the same can be a real accomplishment. that's a lot of work. >> next we have michelle from phoenix. >> hi. my question is, i'm a teacher and on my feet all day long involvement times about midway through the day i need a little

extra pick-me-up. i don't want chocolate. i don't want something sweet, but something that will give me energy. what would you suggest? >> that's a good question. >> these pick-me-ups, sometimes people need them in the afternoon, sometimes in the morning. you want something around 200 calories. it can be a greek yogurt, a handful of nuts and raisins, banana, piece of fruit. all these things. you want to have a little natural sugar, like some fruit or dried fruit, because that will give you a quick pick-me-up, but you want a protein/fat combo that will give you some energy. >> how about energy bars? you have to look at the calories. >> you do. and for a snack, you want something around 100 calories. what do you do? >> sometimes if it's all that's around. sometimes yogurt. >> i eat sweets all the time. >> jessica asks this question, which condiment should we absolutely stay away from that adds belly fat, ketchup, cheese, mayo, hot sauce, ranch dressing? which do you need to stay away

from? >> all of it but mustard and -- condiments can pop flavor. remember, there is a lot of hidden, not just fat but sugar, salt and you want a little bit. there's tons of calories. if you're a big ketchup user, you want to use something like salsa because it adds so many calories. use a drop or a teaspoon at a time. or stick with mustard. >> hoda likes that ketchup on her french fries. >> you're ganging up on me and i don't know what i did. >> you look so fabulous. why not just keep doing what you're doing. you look great. >> thanks. >> if you have a diet or nutrition or health question, send it to us at klg&hoda.com. if you've ever had a cell neen was ruined by water or can't stand -- >> you did that. >> do you have to bring that up again? we have summer solutions for beach and pool loverers everywhere. but first these messages. more heat and more storms on the way. i'm meteorologist chris warren with your weather channel

forecast. the best time for storms today is later in the afternoon throughout the southeast, we'll see pop-up storms once again. throughout parts of the northeast, we'll see these storms developing throughout the day and into the afternoon, but it's stilt going to be very, very hot for a huge portion of the country. washington, d.c., once again back up to the triple digits, still hot for you in new york but it will be those storms that will signal a change. cooler air moving in after those storms get through. afternoon storms in new york and still here we are under that serious drought disaster throughout a huge portion of the colonel bel corn belt, breadbasket. temperatures into the 90s and triple digits, not helping things at all. the storms are moving to the south, the ones in the northeast. southeastern storms again, still the pop jum variety on thursday. still seeing these ridiculous temperature readings in the afternoon. billings, montana, 100 degrees,

kansas city 104. we're going to start to dry out in the northeast and a little bit cooler. look at these temperatures, new york instead of the mid-90s, on friday we'll see upper 70s, 78 for you in new york. as we look at the weekend, we'll still have that heat in the center part of the country, northeast warming up a bit for saturday, 82 in new york, 88 in chicago, still some storms in the southooest. that will be the story into sunday as well. still extremely hot right here in the middle part of the country. then on monday the heat continues for the plains and still a chance for storms in the southeast again as we start the new workweek next week. remember, weekdays on the weather channel, you can "wake up with al" and snef. well another great thing about all this walking i've been doing is that it's given me time to reflect on some of life's biggest questions. like, if you could save hundreds on car insurance by making one simple call,

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♪ hot time in the summertime we are back with "today's tech" and hot, geeky fun in the summertime. if you love spending time at the beach or at the pool, we have sure solutions for your gadgets. >> the founder of digit world.com is here with some technology tailor-made for the summertime. hey, girl. >> nice to see you. >> let's go to the beach, shall we? >> start with the weather. we are always worried and concerned about that. >> check the weather. what's the reason for? to figure out what you're going to wear, right? >> or if you're going to go to the beach at all. >> this is an app called swcj.

it gives you not just a number, it stands for sweater weather coat or jacket. there he is. here is your outfit. here's your outfit. it tells you in simple, easy terms exactly what is going on. >> do people really need to be told that? pf you know what? here's the thing -- >> it's one of two. >> it is humid and it is hot. >> stay home in the air conditioning. >> it's great for kids so they can see the visual of what to wear. >> this is a scary thing at the pool or beach, you have your phone and it gets wet. >> don't do it. >> you need rice. >> don't do it! >> whose phone is that? >> normally it would be toast. not with liquipal. it is a magical coating on that. >> are you sure? >> what if you missed a tiny spot? >> is it working? >> it's totally working. you send your phone away, for

$59, then they send it back to you. it's been coated and you can literally drop this in the toilet, get it splashed, it's perfectly safe. >> and if it rains -- >> that's right. >> then there's the toilet. >> do you know how many people drop their phone in the toilet? it's not pretty. last time i checked, there are no outlets at the beach. your phone is running out, what do you do? you need the mopi juice pack reserve. >> can i tell you something? the mopi is the most genius invention, the extra battery charger. >> because those don't last really, really long depending how long you use your iphone. >> you charge this on your kpurlt for 45 minutes. this is just for i-devices. but they also make other devices. >> carly, so far batting one it. >> nikon cool picks s-30, the camera you give to your kids. they can drop it on the floor, drool on it. it's waterproof, shockproof. this is $119. great family-friendly camera. if you want to go all out, go with the sony.

it is $329, 16.1 megapixels. really good image quality, full hd video. so both of these -- this one you can actually take in the pool under water and take pictures. >> stop it. >> fantastic. >> crazy. >> you go to the beach, want to listen to your music. or you want your stuff to be safe. >> the person next to you doesn't want to listen to your music. >> paul mccartney and bruce springsteen. >> right. this is the boom box. my iphone touch is in there. >> we only have about 30 seconds. >> fantastic. >> that's $150. >> this is kindle clear case will keep your kindle safe and you can operate it inside this water-safe case. it's $50. >> nice. >> this is a whole new grilling technology. infrared grill from char-broil. >> they smell and look delicious. >> they're gorgeous. this grill is amazing because it cooks faster, more evenly, and juicier than traditional grills but it's apartment safe, balcony safe, good for high fire

zones. you plug it into a standard outlet so apartment dwellers can enjoy the barbecue. >> what a great idea. >> this is amazing. it is a digital thermometer but it talks to your ipad. you can walk away. have a drink at the party, come back when the burgers are cooked. this is $179 and that is $79. >> good job. susan is here next. this is "today" on nbc. >> that is amazing!

in "today's kitchen, what's cooking." spicy summer meals. if you're looking to jazz up

your menus we have just the chef. >> owner of l.a.'s street restaurant and author of "susan feniger's street food." >> well, look at susan. >> look at you! >> hi! how are you? >> i'm good. i'm so excited. the book is just being released today. >> congratulations. >> i knew you guys needed party food. >> you came to the right place. >> this is glazed ka korean chicken wings. >> did you make this up yourself or get this from a korean friend? >> sort of both. okay. we are going to make the barbecue sauce. it's like any barbecue sauce. you know when you're making barbecue sauce at home. >> just did yesterday, of course. >> exactly. >> you caramelize onions and then dump everything in. we'll marinate this first. dump all that in. scallions, chicken wings, ginger and then toasted sesame oil. >> okay. >> and then you just mix this all in. maybe we better put a little

salt oh, yeah, you're on it. >> she's on it. >> so we mix this, we marinate it. >> look at her get involved there. >> i can smell the success esam. so nice. >> isn't it? then we're going to cook that. we'll lay them out and cook that for like 40 minutes in a 400 degree oven. you do that ahead. that goes in the oven. >> so they are cooked through. >> they are literally done. >> you could eat them that way. >> caramelized onions. see how they are almost totally dark? that's the natural sugar. now we're going to dump everything that goes into a barbecue sauce. a little bit of tomato -- don't dump all of that. >> the tomatoes? >> yes. almost every barbecue sauce has tomato. a little bit of that tomato. then take balsamic vinegar. which is that. >> oh, yeah. the whole thing? >> oh, yeah. soy sauce, a little bit of that. that's good. okay. >> that makes no sense.

you didn't think this through. what's this stuff? chili pepper? >> chile paste. >> just a little. >> who's the cook in this family. >> is that sugar? >> it is. a little bit of sugar. >> not the whole thing. a little bit more vinegar. there we go. >> what's this stuff? >> this is the korean miso barbecue sauce. >> we have 30 seconds. >> okay, go go go! you bring that to a boil, throw it in a blender. chicken wings come out of the oven. fry them again. actor gary oldman -- >> come on, try it! >> i got mixed reviews here. >> have it! >> how's the chicken? bite it. >> you bite it. delicious. >> girls, girls. >> it's delicious. >> i wish you could take a shot of this moonshine. moonshine.

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