Lunchbox Envy
Lunchbox Envy
From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: Gastronomically-minded QI researchers Jack Chambers and Manu Henriot join chef and food writer Rosie MacKean to unpack the world of food and drink, one lunchbox at a time.
Can you unboil an egg? Why would you milk a spider? How much Dairy Milk would it take to kill you? Dig in now to get answers to the questions you never knew you had.
Can you unboil an egg? Why would you milk a spider? How much Dairy Milk would it take to kill you? Dig in now to get answers to the questions you never knew you had.
Episodes
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Nov 17, 2025 • 44min
40: Honey
Why does your honey have bubbles in it? How do you eat ant honey? What does purple honey taste like?
Nov 10, 2025 • 43min
39: Bacon
What's the point of a bacon window? Who's using a bacon dating app? How do you make bananacon?
Nov 3, 2025 • 38min
38: Breakfast Cereal
How do you make a Diamond Shreddie? Which cereal accidentally invented computer hacking? Why are some cereals magnetic?
Oct 27, 2025 • 34min
37: Pumpkins
What is a Pumpkin Spice Latte really made of? How do you you sail a pumpkin? Who was Stingy Jack?
Happy Halloween!
Oct 19, 2025 • 43min
36: Mushrooms
Why would you want a mushroom to eat you? Which country has specially-trained mushroom chemists? Was Jesus actually a mushroom?
Oct 12, 2025 • 37min
35: Fridges
Who was the original King of Cool? Where are the world's dirtiest fridges? How are you using your fridge wrong?
Oct 5, 2025 • 40min
34: Biscuits
Did a digestive break up The Beatles? Are you chomping on your Hobnobs upside down? What biscuits were on offer in the Titanic lifeboats?
Sep 28, 2025 • 38min
33: Fish
How did herring nearly start World War 3? When did fish have fingers? Is there such a thing as a fish? (Yes, and it's delicious).
Sep 21, 2025 • 39min
32: Apples
How can a movie be spoiled by an apple? When do apples break the sound barrier? Why are some apples better for cooking with?
12 snips
Sep 14, 2025 • 38min
31: Tea
Dive into the fascinating world of tea, from its rich history and cultural significance to the first dangerous automatic tea-making contraptions. Discover the quirky differences between MIFFY and TIFFY and the modern trend of microwaving water for tea. Explore the art and science behind brewing, including the role of temperature and pressure in flavor. With whimsical discussions on Yorkshire tea and the Teasemade invention, this podcast blends humor with intriguing insights about everyone’s favorite beverage.
