>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everybody. we're actually delighted to be on the air today. some days we wonder if we're going to make it to air, and today is one of them. but it is booze day tuesday! >> and we always do make it. and i am like this right now -- because -- >> why? >> -- i'm this far away from finishing the movie. we have channing tatum on this morning. this movie is called "white house down." >> it's such a nail-biter. >> oh, my gosh.

and i love my nails! i don't want to destroy my nails. it is amazing! >> they gave us this movie. it is hard to see movies these days because they think everyone is going to bootleg or steal them or whatever. they gave you like a mini ipad. they said, watch it. you get a couple of basses then you return the ipad. i was in the gym this morning. i usually go for 30 minutes, i'm done, i want it over. my adrenalin was moving. it is so good. >> he doesn't even have to come on and do the interview. we will sell it for him. >> channing tatum, voted the sexiest man alive. there is a song called "i want to channing all over your tatum." jimmy kimmel did this spoof. you guys, it gets stuck in your head. let's just watch a little tiny bit of it. >> i thought we couldn't. >> yeah. ♪ channing ♪ hey ♪ channing ♪ hey ♪ channing hey ♪ she's know i'm heavy

i'm so dramatic. she likes to sing in my mike ♪ ♪ channing all over your tatum >> kimmel got -- >> they went to a lot of trouble and expense for that but that's hysterical. >> kimmel got everyone on board. olivia -- >> he was on for his last movie -- i guess "magic mike" i don't know when it was. meeting him and getting to know him, i became a huge fan. >> something about him. >> there's something. he's a mississippi boy. he's so polite. but he's a really -- he's a terrific action hero but he is a good, solid actor. >> and a dad now, too. >> and now a dad. he's going to be on with us in a little bit. so we can now explain the kanye and kim -- >> there is little everly. >> the kanye and kim baby name. i know a lot of people were curious about it because the name of the baby is north west. so north is not -- there is an explanation. north is not directional, they say. they call it inspirational.

>> they're trying to explain that the name answers that age-old question about what a child means to a relationship when a child is born. and they're saying that what's past north? nothing. in other words, it is the epitome of your relationship. it is the furthest star you can -- >> the pinnacle. >> so i suggest that just to make people realize that, they name her -- they give her a middle name. north star west. and then people won't think it's north west like a direction. >> like four stars on the end of it. i like that. >> i like it. it makes sense. now we're going to follow up a little bit with nik wallenda. those guys -- you guys watch it. i guess 13 million people watched him cross the grand canyon. there were a couple of questions. one was about his blue jeans. do you remember he was wearing jeans -- >> it look like he might even get stuck on them. >> it was concerning. you think he would wear something tighter. but -- >> look at the wind blowing his shirt.

>> he loves those jeans. the jean company is called buffalo by david bitten. >> they must be the happiest people on the planet right now. >> honey, they renamed those jeans the nik. they're $99. >> i think they better order a whole bunch more. because they're going to get so many orders. >> yesterday we talked about was he going to walk across the top of new york from the empire state building. >> i remember we talked about the fact that that's never going to happen. too many -- >> it's confirmed. the nypd police commissioner ray kelly said huh-uh, because there are people who are down below -- >> millions in fact. >> they don't want to be smushed by someone who may or may not be falling. >> by the way, i love ray kelly. he is an amazing police commissioner here and thank you to him. he takes his job so seriously. a lot of people want to take away the power of people like him and the police and stuff. you want your police to be really good when you need them. you know? >> he's that guy. >> yes, he is. he is. >> big day tomorrow here on the "today" show. paula deen is going to be coming on the show to speak with matt.

she was supposed to come on a few days ago and canceled it. she's rescheduled. as the days are going on there's more and more fallout. we talked about how -- well, smithfield foods are the latest -- >> they're the ham folks. >> they're the ham folks. >> the biggest in the world, i think. >> they said they're dropping her. they said smithfield condemns the use of offensive and discriminatory language and behavior of any kind. it's important that our values and those of our spokespeople are properly aligned so they've severed ties with her. >> still waiting on word from qvc. here's the thing though. i'm concerned about the direction this thing is going. the facts are not yet in. this lawsuit that's taking place is not -- was just in the discovery process when -- and this stuff allegedly has happened. so i'm just a little worried that we are condemning a person -- i don't know the facts. i don't think anybody knows the facts yet. put yourself -- i've been in that position where i've been accused of something horrendous that ended up wasn't true at

all. and it takes a long time to get your reputation back. i feel for her -- it may all be true. but the point is we don't know yet. >> we don't know. >> and i don't think we should judge somebody until we have the facts. she's innocent until proven guilty. >> yeah, i think you're right about that. i think the weird thing is that what she talked about she said happened 23 years ago. but as these things are -- >> can pile up. >> yeah. sometimes like it is almost like you shake the trees and someone else says, oh, this happened, then there is an interview that was on some "new york times" website. >> i know that doesn't look great. >> so things happen. i think, as you watch it, i think she needs to do damage control pronto to see if this thing can stop. they've done polls, i think "access hollywood" did one and 77% of the people said they love her and are sticking by her. look, she said some things that were not great and this is what her kids said this morning on cnn. they said that their mother is not a racist and they claim the case is really extortion and character assassination. here's the quote.

>> well, we don't know if that's true either. >> she says "our mother was under oath and to admit whether or not she'd ever heard or used that word, it broke her heart to have to answer truthfully and say yes, she had. neither one of our parents ever taught us to be bigoted toward any other person for any reason and this is so saddening to me because our mother is one of the most compassionate, good-hearted, empathetic people you'd ever meet." >> first of all, most people when you ask them, are you without sin? are you? then don't cast the first stone. every single one of us at one point or other in our life has said something or done something that is wrong and we're ashamed of it. i know what you're saying, if this is a pattern of behavior and it's chronic and it's systemic, then that will come out, and then the companies need to do what they're going to do. but the people who stood by me, hoda, and believed in me and knew it wasn't true, god bless them, i'll thank them forever for that. and i'll never forget one time this lady stood up. she was wearing a dress of mine. she goes you like it?

i said yes. she goes i just want you to know when you were accused of that, i went out and i bought five of your dresses because i knew it wasn't true. so the facts will come out. and i'm hoping that she will ultimately -- i hope the paula deen that we know from being here will be exonerated. if the other paula deen proves to be that person, that racist person, then yes, you've got to pull the stuff. we don't know yet. >> you don't. i think there were some questions in judgment beyond the race issue. and i think we remember when people -- there was rumblings that she had diabetes and she came out on this show, talked about the diabetes and on the very same day endorsed a product for diabetes. and that didn't sit well with people. so i think there were other things, not just this, but i think there were other things brewing that made people stutter step. >> made you uncomfortable but it certainly wasn't illegal. you know what i'm saying? i think what's going to happen is tomorrow matt is going to do his typical, amazing, insightful, fair interview with

her, and we're going to see how she responds. she's under extraordinary pressure because this is going to be a make-or-break her entire career and her lifestyle as she knows it and a lot of other people's lives will be affected by it, as well. >> you're right. >> so i just say let's not rush to judgment. >> i'm with you. >> oh, yeah, for a change. yes. >> i am with you. >> i was going to say, i love melissa mccarthy. this is what in a movie, melissa mccarthy, sandra bullock, they're in a movie together. who else do i like? >> i just saw your picture. it is beautiful. >> thank you. >> this is what 18 looks like? i mean you look good. but 18? >> that's a "4." it's 48. >> you look awesome, hoda, but 18? >> come on. that's a big four. 48. >> there ain't enough air brushing in the world to make us look that good. but you look amazing. so what's the article about? >> it's nothing. it's nothing. i'm sure it's in there. coming up, the very handsome channing tatum is here. he's got a new movie and a new

baby. he's going to talk about it. and it's booze day so where else would sara be? >> she's in a new york city brewery. she's going to teach us a few things about beer. >> but first you got to sit through a couple messages. i know you can't wait. we'll have a little sippy. goes without saying that

goes without saying that "people" magazine's sexiest man alive in 2012 has sort of fallen apart since then. he's steaming up hollywood in films like "magic mike" and "the vow" and "step up." >> you just can't get enough of him. now your chance to get even more. new dad channing tatum plays a tough cop who protects the president of the united states in the upcoming film "white house down." kathie lee and i are loving it! take a look. >> freeze! i said freeze! >> no, don't shoot. shoot! >> oh! >> it's so good!

it is so good. >> hello, welcome back. you are also one of the executive producers of this thing. got a little ka-ching action. >> i'm hoping if it does well, it will be the case. >> good. because i was worried about little everly being able to go to college. >> we got to get clothes for her. >> let's talk about that baby. it must be difficult not to be with that little baby all the time. >> look, i wouldn't be here if we -- this is what we have to do, but every single day like i come home, i'm working in london right now and 12 hours are gone and they change. their little face -- >> how old is she now? >> she's 26 days old. >> 26 days old. >> how has it changed -- you have a great marriage and a beautiful love affair going. how does it solidify it? >> it is one of those things you can't really explain until you've done it. my dad is like, look, you love me and you love your mom or dog or whatever, but you don't like understand until like she looks at you.

and when she looks at you, you're like, we did this together. it is truly amazing. >> it will affect every decision you make for the rest of your life. you're going to look at a movie script and go -- will my daughter be proud of her dad? >> i have enough stuff i got to explain to her. so i got to try to live with that. >> let's talk about the film for a minute. this is such a nail biter. it's such a great film. >> this director is so good at these kinds of movies. >> there's not that many directors that can make a global film and like do it in the style that he does it with having heart and whatnot. so i mean, i just was blessed to get to work with him. >> i'm afraid you're giving the terrorists an absolute road map and playbill for how to do this thing. that's what i appreciate about the movie for me is how true -- i mean it could happen this way! >> completely. yeah, i mean, look, our country is very divided right now and that's kind of what i loved about the movie that it wasn't another sort of country coming in and attacking us. it was sort of us -- >> the enemy within. >> yeah.

i don't know. i thought it was pretty fresh. >> very timely in light of what's going on with edward snowden right now, too. >> very much, yep. >> jamie and you seem to get along great. and we were just watching that clip from kimmel. we want to channing on your tatum. >> let's take another little look. >> because we love it so much. >> oh, man. >> so funny. ♪ channing ♪ channing >> oh! i can't believe i'm singing my own -- >> do you want to hoda on her kotb? >> whoa! >> i'm just asking! because who doesn't? i'm saying if you do, you've got to get in line. >> oh, my -- how did this even come about? ♪ hoda all over your -- >> who cares? >> it makes the mind go wild.

>> i could go on for hours about that. >> 3 million hits, this thing has. >> by the way, in honor of little baby everly, we just have a little gift for you. >> oh! little something. >> just a little "today" onesie. >> is that a kathie lee cd? how convenient! >> brooke shields swears by this one. when she was having trouble getting her little ones to sleep, so that's what they grow into. >> i can't take it. >> we wish you such happiness. you're going to have great success with this movie. starts friday. i'm going to go as soon as the show is finished go watch it. >> zombies. >> no zombies. >> don't tell me the end! she's one of the most famous women in the world and she stopped by to chat with us. >> the former first lady of france, carla bruni. >> uh-huh, and sara gives us -- she wants us to give up wine fora little bit. >> we're going to see what's brewing whether she hits a new york city hotspot. right after we hoda on your kotb. >> stop it.

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>> yee ha! it's time for sara in the city. this week sara haines got a taste of a hip new york city hangout. >> that's right. we hear that you turned your back on -- >> just for the day. i left my wine glass behind -- >> you're cheating on us. >> i am. i headed to the chelsea brewery company, the only microbrewery in manhattan. and if you can believe that, they were kind enough to open their doors to this beer rookie. on the fourth hour we definitely know our wine, but honestly? i don't know much about beer. so today i'm at the chelsea brewing company to learn a thing or two about the brew. what does microbrewery mean? because when i think of that, i always imagine a little building on a block. >> microbreweries are now anything below 6 million barrels a year. used to be 2 million barrels a year. >> it is how much product you are turning out. >> how much product. >> reporter: while the brewery

attitude is incredibly laid back -- what would you never eat with a beer? >> there's probably nothing i would ever eat with a beer. >> cereal? >> you put the beer in the cereal. yeah. >> reporter: the science behind the process is a bit more complicated. you pour the malt into that and it heats and then it evaporates and then it rains into a liquid form, and then it drains through this thing, and then it comes out, and you flavor it with all these different hops. and then you stir it in a vat and then you bottle it, and then you drink it. >> pretty close. >> reporter: i got to taste some of the ingredients. ooh! that smells like horse feed. >> you can eat it, too. just like horse feed. the enzymes in your mouth will start to make it sweet. >> yeah, that's not happening. >> hops give bitterness to beer. in the boil you add hops depending on the style of beer, you add different varieties of hops. >> what are hops? >> hops are a flower. >> so these are all natural ingredients. >> yes, it's pretty wholesome -- >> well, it's not a salad. let's not fool ourselves.

i did have to learn some new vocabulary. does beer really taste different out of like the drought -- >> draft beer. it's all we make. >> am i making language up? draft beer. >> yes, draft beer. >> reporter: it was time for me to get acquainted with the sweet work. look at that. the sugary liquid that later becomes beer. >> this is an ipa so it is going to be sweet and bitter because it has a lot of hops in it already. >> those darn hops. those pesky little hops. >> for me they're not pesky. >> you smell those hops? couple pesky ones in there. >> you're pretty good at that. >> i got to work in the hop vat. like a tea strainer for beer. my wicked work is being brewed. finally i graduated to the bar to try my hand at the tap. i poured you a beer. you're 91 >> that's correct. >> that was my first beer pour. how did you do? >> you did well. >> that's a lie, bruce. i couldn't leave the bar without giving a vocabulary quiz to a few loyal patrons. i have a question,

when you order beer that's not in a bottle or can, what's it called? >> draft beer. >> or on tap. >> so if i said, here's your drought beer? >> i wouldn't even know -- >> i would just drink it without even know what you are talking about. >> i accidentally called a draft beer a drought beer. >> definitely drought. >> drought is when you need rain. >> it was a tough crowd but luckily mark was still willing to share a pint at the end of it all. cheevers. and we're going to share a little pint. >> all right. >> it comes like that. >> you have to have it nice and cold. >> yeah. i've never seen this. >> a jug of beer. >> this is how i guess they distribute. >> i like that. >> oh! >> do you want to drink straight out -- >> that would be good with -- >> we'll wait until commercial for me to do that. america doesn't need to see that. how to turn your little business into a big business. and singer/songwriter and former french first lady carla bruni shares some new music with us.

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>> yes. >> crank it up. >> so sexy. we are back with more of "today" on this tuesday and that is the lovely voice of singer and former first lady of france and songwriter -- never before have we said those three words. singer/songwriter/former first lady of france, carla bruni. >> yeah, long before she was in the political spotlight she was a highly sought after model working for some of the biggest names in fashion but she traded the runway for the recording studio and, boy, did it pay off. look at -- that's hot. >> yeah. now she's out with her fourth album called "little french song." how are you? >> thank you very much. >> welcome. >> wow. >> thank you very much. >> this is your fourth one. i didn't realize that. >> well, yeah, you know, time passes by. flies. >> you have a lot going on obviously in your life. you have a little one who's 19 months. how did you find the time to do this album? >> well, you know, the album writing is a really nice part. i write it at night because of

silence, the children are in bed. and the writing part is easy. you know, the touring part is -- >> more difficult. >> you left her behind? a couple days ago. >> i left her behind but i wonder maybe i'm going to bring her with me because i just don't feel good. she's okay. >> how long will you be away this time? you're on tour doing concerts? >> no. actually i'm doing a little promotion but the tour will be more consistent. now it is only four days a week. >> so take her on the tour. otherwise you're going to miss her so much. >> she get to bed late. >> yeah, but it will become natural for her. you know, as long as she's happy. your husband, the former president, is he with her? does he change diapers? >> so, you know, latin men, so it doesn't really -- he has three grown-up boys. he's a grandfather, as well. and so, i mean we're just so crazy about -- >> there's a track on your cd.

and it's supposedly about your husband. >> yes. >> am i right? >> but i change his name. >> why did you change his name? >> for fun! you ask me the question. >> everybody knows. >> yes. it was a song called "nicola" that was released in the '70s that was by a very beautiful french singer. it was a hit. so also that nicholas thing that was already used, you know, so another nicholas -- >> but you call him a pirate. >> we didn't get that. explain that to us. >> not like a real pirate. it is more like even though he has a suit and is doing a very serious, you know, job, even now he is very serious going to work every morning very early and tie, you know and he could be like a pirate. it's just for fun. >> he gets in touch with his inner johnny depp. >> yes. yes. >> do you miss being first lady? do you miss all those sort of duties and responsibilities? >> and weight on your shoulder. no, i don't. >> everybody looking at you every second of your life. >> it was really like a great

experience. it was a great honor. it was a very fantastic time of my life. but i don't miss it because then it's nice for the family. >> no privacy really. >> family time. it's easier. and also for him, you know, for my husband, there is less of such stress and heavy weight and sometimes one wonders no matter how important, you know, your career is, sometimes you wish also for health, you know? you know, life flies by -- >> but it has to be hard for you to see what's happening -- the new president. he's got a lower -- he's got a very low -- maybe your husband's going to have to come back in. who knows? >> nothing is easy. you know, in politics right now because economy is so difficult all over the world so it is a hard duty job. you know, i always feel very compassionate to everyone that does it because -- >> it's a hard job. >> it's a hard job. >> we wish you the best of luck with your little one. >> yes. >> we want to meet her next time.

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>> you look good. >> we are back with some insider beauty secrets for your hair, face and nails, and the best part is you don't have to go out and buy a thing. >> "people" style watch has put together a list of tips and tricks from makeup artists and celebrities using everyday items from around the house. "today" contributor jill martin is the magazine's contributing editor. what's up? >> we love her. >> we did this segment a few weeks ago. we got such amazing feedback that here we go again, things you can do at home. now, just so you know, last time a lot of people thought i was sick. but i'm not wearing makeup and my hair is like this for a reason. >> you are wearing a smock.

>> first and only time you'll see me in an apron. first trick is for your hair because we all have summer hair that needs help. this is marielle. her hair is a little fine. okay? so here's the trick. this is the mistake that people make. you take a round brush. if you want to get a little height, just go to the root and tease it a little bit and let it sit because it will fall and put the hair drier on it. when you put the hair dryer on, the trick is to move it. don't go like this because it will burn the hair. and a lot of people make that mistake. marielle is so brave. now if you have thicker hair, the same thing we know like this. you just have the nozzle on the top where the nozzle is and blow it down. >> what's the trick? >> where the nozzle is. it has to be above. a lot of people do it straight on. >> what's the specific point? >> nobody would have known that. the specific point. >> i understand. i was a little dazed -- >> see what happens when you wear a smock. you can't think.

>> why is there oil? >> sunflower oil. a lot of us have this in the house. rub this in your hands and it contains an ultraviolet filter that helps protect color and highlights. put it in right before you go out in the sun. if you're going to the beach, don't put on the root because it will make it oily. it will help keep your color. >> it's pretty. shiny. only sunflower. . >> not all of us can be a natural blond. >> does crisco work? >> crisco would probably fry it. i'll try it this weekend. okay. trick with emollient or anything you put in your hair, people overdo it. if it is clumpy in your hand, it will be clumpy in your hair. it is time to ditch that product. it is the amount you use. always use about a dime. the point of this one is to not overuse product and to emulsify. oh, no, no. this is a general point when you use any emollient product, gel, for your hair. >> for your hair. >> you hub it together, yeah, so

you rub it in your hands -- >> depends on how much -- i have tons of hair and it soaks up in one second. so i need to put lots and lots. >> it sure does. >> if you have fine hair, a quarter or a dime as your sort of -- i need to use a quarter product. this is chapstick obviously for your lips but i waited to get this manicure for two weeks to show. you can use this around your nails and it works. >> before your manicure? >> no. after your manicure. if you have cuticles that get dry. also if your feet are a little -- you need a little moisturizing, it works anywhere there's sort of roughness. you actually taught me this. i actually looked into this to see why it works. so it's acidic. so you just -- a lot of people use lemon before their manicure. you said you use it after -- >> no, it was before. >> oh, you did. >> before. >> i thought you said after. but it actually works after, too. >> this is going well. >> when you put it on after, it takes the oil away. yes, from around. you just have to be careful you don't dry too much. but then it'll keep it -- the polish to the nail plate better. >> before she put the polish on, she put the lemon on and it

dried the nail out and it lasted longer than any manicure i ever had. >> wow. >> we got that tip from you but it worked after. >> you have 30 seconds. >> before you go out for an updo, shake out your hair to see what's going to possibly fall. then if you do that before you leave then when you go out you're not going to have sort of pieces hanging around. >> it looks better now. >> it does? for others, that's a really good trick. >> shake your hair. otherwise, how would you know? >> vitamin e. you stick the pin in a vitamin e tablet. i prefer it over the liquid. you put it on the root. and that will moisturize your scalp so you don't have any dry scalp. >> make sure there's no blood in it like -- >> yeah, last thing really quick. this is the mask i put on my face. this is honey banana moisturizing for your skin. also the scent of honey, brown sugar as an exfoliant. if you have oily skin use flower

instead of the -- >> while you're applying -- >> you're not wearing makeup? your skin looks amazing. >> it does. >> ever look at something and ask yourself why didn't i think of that? how to turn your idea into a successful business. >> that smells delicious. >> i can't believe you're not wearing makeup.

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♪ we're back for the first part of our special series, make it happen today. for all of you who ever dreamed of starting your business. >> if you've hosted or gone to a stella and dot party, you see how a small idea can be turned into a huge success if you follow your passion. >> here with a plan to get you started is jessica and sharon epperson. great to see you both, ladies. >> good to be here.

>> a germ of an idea. a tiny idea that exploded into this terrific business. how did that happen? >> i think it has to be not only a germ but a really big passion. and that's what fuels you. and a lot of hard work. emphasis on hard work. i think a lot of people think they have to have the perfect plan to get started. but the reality is only until you get started do you evolve into the perfect plan with a lot of iteration, a lot of change over time. >> lots of mistakes. along the way. >> mistakes are what the middle looks like. then the road to success is paved with mistakes. >> and learn from those mistakes and apply what you learn. >> sharon, a lot of people would love to have a great business like jessica has but they are working in another job to pay the bills to have the insurance and they don't really have time to find their passion. so what should they do? >> well, they should stay in that job and they should continue to build their reserve so that they can have this business. they should continue to build the business. it really does take hard work and it takes working two jobs at the same time to really --

>> that's right. >> to really build it, exactly. >> i had another full-time job for over a year while starting that concept. >> were you married? did you have children at the time or anything like that? >> not with the first one but with the second i had a full-time job, i was pregnant with my first child and i worked nights and weekends for years to get it off the ground. no excuses. >> someone said to me take 10% of your time and 10% of your income and put it toward your passion so the rest of it you're still working to make a living. >> it adds up. it's cumulative. >> you might even want to put 20% to your passion. or realize that if you lose the money because maybe the first business you start may not be successful, are you prepared to take that risk. a lot of people need to think about the risks involved as well. >> there are a lot of jewelry companies out there. we were saying -- >> could have been a detriment -- well, think of something else to do. >> you know what, no matter what idea you have, there are going to be people around you that tell you all the reasons why it won't work. the naysayers are everywhere. the important thing is to listen to them, find the kernel of truth in it and use it to evolve your idea and make it

better. we all have fear and we all have hope. you have to listen to that and let that be louder and realize you can make it different. you can make it better and believe in that and make it happen. >> i also think that you have had great success because of your attitude of sharing. you guys do an awful lot to share what you have with other people. i think that's important. >> thank you. >> that comes back to you, don't you think? >> i think so. people want to see that you're genuine. that passion that you have, it will show through if you're genuine in giving back and also helping others. and do you smuch of that and encouraging your sales associates, other women who want to get into this business. how do i start my own? >> that's right. >> don't feel that this is mine, i'm not going to share. that's not going to help you grow. >> well, congrats on all your success. >> nice to see you. >> nice to be here. >> come see us again. we like to play games with you. >> we're sorry. >> get our paddles and -- >> oh, my goodness. tomorrow we're going to keep learning how to sing, the hoda on your kotb song. >> stop singing it! >> we're going to talk with the

founders of gilt, g-i-l-t. what? >> you do the rest of it. >> if you're still trying to figure out dinner tonight we have a great dish if you're lactose intolerant like hoda and her kotb -- >> stop it! >> but first, this is "today" on nbc.

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you can fully enjoy the real milk you love. in "today's kitchen," simple dinners. one you can whip up in minutes and never know it was lactose-free. >> celebrity chef and lactaid spokesperson, melissa, has a creamy and delicious mushroom dish. >> and that's exactly it. my husband and one of my daughters, they are lactose intolerant. so this dish, i teamed up with lactaid to make a creamy dish that has real dairy but no lactose. >> okay. what are we doing? >> i've got some bacon that i've crisped up. >> i already like that. >> i'll have you season up some chicken. little salt, pepper and some flour. >> flour first? >> salt and pepper first. but, yes, close. >> really? >> yeah. >> all right. >> that's perfect. >> if you say so, melissa d. arabian.

harbor make it on tuesday night. >> look at you. >> i think you're a pro at this. >> oh, yeah, mama has whipped up some dishes. >> you have done this before. >> stick it on. >> oh, and that bacon grease. you know it's good. >> we call it fat in my professional world. we started out calling it grease, but apparently that's not the right term. it is really fat. >> or lard, i prefer. >> look at you. >> once we get our chicken all sauteed up, we pull it -- there we go. we'll pull this guy out. then we'll make a sauce. >> look how good those look. these cutlets. >> i love them. >> having them nice and thin means they'll cook through, have a nice crust. >> you can pound it and make a paillard, couldn't you >> see how she is? >> or you could just slice it. >> no. >> no, i want a paillard. >> you can do that. either way. >> mushrooms. >> mushrooms. >> do these go in too. >> sure. why not. frozen peas. we're adding onions. some thyme and a little bit of garlic. >> okay.

>> and then we're going to sprinkle a little bit more flour just to help thicken up the sauce. now, normally you'll cook this down for a little bit. >> come on down here. >> and then you will deglaze with the wine and then some chicken stock and the lactose free milk. >> lactose free milk. there we go. when this all cooks down into this beautiful sauce -- >> come on. do you want me to put it on there? >> we need some napkins. the sauce does look creamy. >> creamy. >> excellent. >> you know what's on tomorrow, hoda? backstreet boys. >> they are? >> and the five places every american should visit. >> i got to try that. outrageous chef nadia g. from bitchin' kitchen? >> did you say -- >> and we'll practice our song tomorrow, everybody, so practice at home today. have a great booze day, everybody. see you for wines day wednesday tomorrow.

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