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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
  • 54: Beef

    54: Beef
    Feb 23 2026
    What are the benefits of a beef broth bath? How do you turn a cow into a tennis racket? Would you chow down on some chewy arse-tonge?
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    49 mins
  • 53: Oranges

    53: Oranges
    Feb 16 2026
    What can you do with a boiled orange? Which medieval king do we have to thank for Jaffa Cakes? Why does orange juice taste so bad after brushing your teeth?
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    52 mins
  • 52: Aphrodisiacs

    52: Aphrodisiacs
    Feb 9 2026

    Where did the Ancient Greeks stick their loaves? What's so sexy sbout sitting on a cake? Why is the green M&M so sexy?

    Happy Valentine's Week from Lunchbox Envy 😘
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    41 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.

A great listen

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