Lunchbox Envy

By 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, o... more

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4.9

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How many episodes does Lunchbox Envy have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Lunchbox Envy episodes:

June 15, 2025 18: Olives
What did we use olive for before we ate them? What is the SPF of olive oil? Why should Americans be suspicious of Italian olive oil?
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35min
June 08, 2025 17: Potatoes
How do you milk a potato? Can you survive on a potato-only diet? Why do potatoes make daughters-in-law cry?
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35min
June 01, 2025 16: Wine
Does alcohol actually burn off when you cook with wine? Does more expensive wine actually taste better? How do you take communion in outer space?
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37min
May 25, 2025 15: Onions
Which is the wrong direction to cut onions in? How did Viking doctors use onions to save lives on the operating table? Why do capuchin monkeys go wild over onions?
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37min
May 18, 2025 14: Lemons
Why might your lemon not be vegan? How does a lemon affect your empathy? Who used lemons as a contraceptive?
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38min
May 11, 2025 13: Rice
Why do risotto spoons have holes in them? Why do rice farmers like ducks swimming in their fields? Why are we all so scared of reheating rice?
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38min
May 04, 2025 12: Peanuts
How can you make peanuts dance? Which insect tastes great with peanut butter? Why is the most expensive jar of peanut butter the most average?
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35min
April 27, 2025 11: Coffee
Why should you put salt in you coffee? How does caffeine actually keep us awake? And do we really have coffee to thank for The Enlightenment?
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45min
April 20, 2025 10: Eggs
What is the deal with egg maths? What can you smuggle inside an egg? And what are green eggs actually eaten with?
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36min
April 17, 2025 Bonus: Happy Easter!
A little extra morsel all about chocolate eggs. Happy Easter!
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9min

FAQs about Lunchbox Envy:

How many episodes does Lunchbox Envy have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

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