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Lunchbox Envy

Lunchbox Envy

By: Lunchbox Envy
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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.© 2025 Quite Interesting Ltd Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • 73: 🌊 The Chef Who Caused A Tahini-nami

    73: 🌊 The Chef Who Caused A Tahini-nami
    Jul 6 2026

    How do you smuggle meat into a vegetarian restaurant? Who needs a mochi attachment on their hoover? What's a goth's favourite food?

    With special guest, chef and food writer Helen Graham
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    43 mins
  • 72: ✈️ The Great Sandwich War Of 1958

    72: ✈️ The Great Sandwich War Of 1958
    Jun 28 2026
    Who needs a gyroscopic kitchen? How do you save $500,000 by slicing limes? What actually is the deal with airline food?
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    36 mins
  • 71: 🌋 The World's Most Expensive Pistachios Come From A Volcano

    71: 🌋 The World's Most Expensive Pistachios Come From A Volcano
    Jun 22 2026
    Why did pistachios used to be bright red? Where in the world do pistachio trees need police protection? How could a pistachio help you survive a car crash?
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    40 mins
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Absolutely love the humour in this amazing podcast also if you like this then check out no such thing as a fish!

So funny and interesting😂

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Love this, constantly learning & sharing foodie facts with my family and friends. First on my to do list every Monday. May it last for many more series - Thanks gang - Paul M

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I use some of the information as fun ice breakers at work. Warmly recommend, it's light, fun and informative.

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