

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.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 41min
43: Vodka
Discover the peculiar blend of vodka and gunpowder, and what a doctor might really prescribe it for. The hosts delve into vodka's medieval medicinal origins and its role in Russian state finance. Learn about vodka's value as an informal currency during economic turmoil. From quirky filtering methods to cooking tips with penne alla vodka, they explore its culinary magic. Unique vodkas like milk and wasp add an adventurous twist. Join this spirited conversation packed with humor and fascinating facts!

Dec 1, 2025 • 36min
42: School Dinners
How do you Twizzle a Turkey? Where did Ancient Spartan kids get their packed lunch from? Who used to give their schoolchildren wine?

Nov 24, 2025 • 49min
41: Thanksgiving
How do you make a Frogeye Salad? When was eel on the Thanksgiving menu? Who can you call when your turkey won't defrost?

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?


