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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Feb 24, 2025 • 25min
2: Bananas
Discover the quirky journey of bananas from their cultural significance to culinary wonders. Learn how Alton Towers changed the game for British bananas and hear debates on the perfect ripeness. Explore the surreal connection between bananas and the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden. Marvel at a hilarious Ig Nobel Prize experiment about the slipperiness of banana peels and uncover retro recipes like the whimsical candle salad. This delightful exploration blends humor and intriguing facts, making you see bananas in a whole new light!
Feb 24, 2025 • 27min
1: Garlic
Join a spirited discussion about the surprising reasons ninjas avoid garlic and how garlic breath might just be a secret weapon in warfare. Discover the culinary history and unique uses of garlic across cultures, from quirky dishes to its unexpected role as an adhesive. Uncover the art of peeling garlic, the battle between garlic crushers and microplanes, and even a whimsical take on garlic-flavored condoms. The conversation blends humor with culinary insights, making garlic a surprisingly fascinating topic!
Feb 12, 2025 • 40sec
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