Famous Food

Elsie Hewitt just wanted a nice cup of joe on a cold day ... and she ended up burning the s*** out of her mouth because it was so hot!

The model took to Instagram Friday night to rail against coffee joints that sell coffee so hot -- people can't even enjoy it for a while.

EH was so pissed about how bad she burned her mouth ... she said it should be illegal to see Java that is basically boiling!

And while it's not technically against the law ... people have won some serious money in the past when they have sued fast food places after they suffered burns from scalding hot coffee.

Forget Xs and Os … is Indiana University football’s secret weapon a Chipotle burrito bowl?

It turns out Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is a burrito bowl loyalist, reportedly eating the same order every day: rice, beans, chicken and a side of guacamole.

The Wall Street Journal exposed the coach’s habit … and Chipotle is now publicly acknowledging the obsession, making it clear they’re very aware of the Hoosiers' edge.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may have put steak near the top of the food chain ... but even he knows President Donald Trump eats like a stoner on death row.

The Health and Human Services Secretary opened up about his boss's outrageous diet during an interview with Katie Miller -- the wife of Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller -- on her podcast.

When asked, "Who has the most unhinged eating habits?" RFK Jr. knew immediately ... "The president."

According to RFK Jr. ... "He eats really bad food, which is McDonald's and candy and Diet Coke. He drinks the Diet Coke at all times. He has the constitution of a deity."

Chef Elle Simone Scott -- who appeared on PBS' "America's Test Kitchen" -- has died from ovarian cancer.

Her chef pal Carla Phall shared the sad news on social media Wednesday and remembered Scott as a "friend, a force, and a trailblazer" who used her diagnosis to "educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life."

Phall also applauded Scott's trailblazing spirit, noting she was one of the first Black women on 'Test Kitchen.' Phall raved ... "She didn’t just test recipes; she changed what representation looked like in food media."

Scott reportedly began her career as a social worker but launched her professional journey in the food industry as a line cook and then a garde manger chef for Norwegian Cruise Lines, according to her LinkedIn. She graduated the Culinary Academy of New York in 2010 and in 2013, she founded SheChef, a networking organization for women chefs of color. She also obtained her Master of Arts in the Entertainment Business from Full Sail University.

Put down your bottles and pick up this genie posing with her Erewhon smoothie! Do you think you've got what it takes to sip up the sexy singer?!

This sultry swooner's been around since the '90s, and she's "ain't no other!" Catch her in Vegas for her live show ... or showin' off her stunning looks on socials!

We've got new video of the Cinnabon employee's foul-mouthed racist rant against a Black woman ... claiming at one point she switched races by painting her face from white to Black.

The stunning clip shot by a witness last Friday at a Cinnabon inside a mall in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, opens with the worker screaming at the Black woman, who is with a Black man getting food at the kiosk.

The Cinnabon worker -- a young white woman -- claims the Black woman painted her face and pretended to be "5 different people" with a bandana tied around her "f***ing head!"

Tyra Banks baffled fans and aroused some concerns during an on-stage appearance Sunday in Sydney, Australia ... ranting about Santa Claus trying to sabotage her brand.

The supermodel, TV host, and businesswoman reportedly DJ'd a set at a local pub when she launched into a tirade accusing Kris Kringle of counterfeiting her SMiZE & DREAM ice cream.

Donning a knee-length yellow Santa hat, long canary-yellow wig, and skintight black dress, Tyra went off ... claiming Santa is lying about his intentions with the snacks we traditionally leave out for him.

Taste the magic from these sweet stars who are soft, sweet, and dreamy! It's Cotton Candy Day, and the celebs are here to brighten up your Sunday ... in every single way 😜!

Billie Eilish brought her sweet tooth to the 'gram, BLACKPINK's Lisa swirled up some pink n' blue magic, and get lost in the clouds with actor Michael Cimino!

Chris Hemsworth and his daughter stick together like spun sugar ...

And, "Vanderpump Rules" alum Scheana Shay is a New York Times Best Seller, AND a cotton candy fanatic!

Meghan Markle might've hoped her cooking would be the way to Prince Harry's heart ... but, he roasted her as hard as a turkey on Thanksgiving -- claiming her mom's is so much better!

The Duke of Sussex made a brief appearance on the "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" Netflix special which dropped Wednesday when MM -- along with Chef Tom Colicchio -- made a gumbo Harry tucked right into.

While at first effusive, Harry undercuts Markle's achievement by claiming it's not as good as his mother-in-law's ... leaving Markle totally shocked.

Blake Lively is a fearless flyer ... because she's doing some shopping at Trader Joe's amid her expensive legal war with Justin Baldoni.

The "It Ends with Us" star was spotted shopping Saturday at the Trader Joe's in Westport, Connecticut ... which seems like an odd place to find a Hollywood star.

TJ's is super budget-friendly -- it's no Whole Foods or Erewhon, folks -- and on its face, it looks like Blake may be pinching pennies here as the legal bills from the Baldoni lawsuit continue to pile up.

Snoop Dogg has added yet another illustrious volume to his literary library -- a cookbook dedicated to the world of baking  ... which includes edible delights!!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Big Snoop at Universal Studios on Wednesday, and he gave us the full course index for "Treats To Eat," the new 55-recipe cookbook that allows bakers the option to seed some weed, where they see fit.

Snoop tells us don't just take his word for it ... the New York Times certified his previous cookbooks as best-sellers, so anyone with an appetite might want to dig on in!!!

Hold onto your fries, folks! President Donald Trump, the unofficial mascot of McDonald's, is dropping a bombshell about his favorite meal ... and nope, it's not the Big Mac!

At the McDonald's Impact Summit on Monday, Donald dished that his top-secret munchie is the Filet-O-Fish ... but he also slid in a not-so-subtle note to the Golden Arches -- load that thing up with more tartar sauce!!

His tartar confession got some knowing chuckles from the crowd ... especially when Donald ranted about how much he hates having to ask for extra sauce, even locking eyes with one guy in the audience who clearly felt his pain.

Food influencer Michael Duarte's wife is speaking out for the first time since his shocking death ... sharing an emotional tribute while pushing back on what she calls damaging misinformation.

Michael's wife, Jess released a statement to TMZ ... "I've struggled with what to do since his passing, so I'm doing what feels right ... sharing his stories. Whether they're about his content or Mike as the husband, daddy and friend to all."

She tells us the love from fans and the BBQ community has been a lifeline, saying she's moved by how many people Mike inspired and hopes to carry his legacy forward, even as she figures out what that means.

Food influencer Michael Duarte was shot and killed by cops in Texas after he threatened to kill people, according to new details released by police.

A rep for the Medina County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... deputies responded to a 911 call November 8 in Castroville, Texas, regarding a disturbance involving a "male subject with a knife acting erratically."

The sheriff's office tells us Duarte approached a responding deputy threateningly -- paramedics were already at the scene -- and "after multiple verbal commands were given for Duarte to get on the ground by the deputy, Duarte charged toward the deputy while yelling, 'I’m going to kill you.'"

Food influencer Michael Duarte died in a "horrible incident" just days after celebrating his wedding anniversary with his wife.

Michael, who posted cooking videos under the Instagram handle @foodwithbearhands, died Saturday while traveling through Texas ... according to a GoFundMe posted on his IG.

The cause of death is unclear, but the GoFundMe says he "passed away in a horrible incident."

Gordon Ramsay's looks over the years are perfectly scrumptious!

Here is the 38-year-old version of the hunky chef cookin' up a dashing photo at his "Kitchen Heaven" signing in London back in 2004 (left). This was a few years after the British documentary series "Boiling Point" and just before the US debut of "Hell's Kitchen."

And, more than two decades later, Mr. Ramsay is seasoned with hair flow and an expression to make you weak at the knees, seen at this year's F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain (right).