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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
  • 68: Peas

    68: Peas
    May 31 2026
    Why are frozen peas better than fresh peas? How do you use a pea as an alarm clock? Whose constipation can be cured with a single pea?
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    47 mins
  • 67: Sugar (Part 1)

    67: Sugar (Part 1)
    May 24 2026
    When is it a good idea to set fire to your sugar cane field? Why would you sprinkle sugar over a bee? Do you prefer your sugar in cubes or loaves?
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    52 mins
  • 66: Second Helpings: Chicken

    66: Second Helpings: Chicken
    May 17 2026

    Why would you put spectacles on a chicken? What's the secret to a perfect roast chicken? Do chickens find you beautiful?

    Another bite of the drumstick with cook and writer Ed Smith.
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    37 mins
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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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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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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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