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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
  • 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
  • 70: 🔐 Why The Recipe For [REDACTED] Is Locked In A Vault

    70: 🔐 Why The Recipe For [REDACTED] Is Locked In A Vault
    Jun 14 2026
    Why doesn't Coca Cola have to list their secret ingredients on their packaging? How do you break out of prison with peanut butter? What happened to the mythical Roman spice silphium?
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    39 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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