Best Ingredipedia Podcasts (2025)

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🫣Kangaroo is my main protein. Am I a monster? Would you eat a McRoo?🦘 25:07

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3d ago25:07

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Em makes a shocking confession: a huuuuge portion of the red meat she eats is kangaroo and she feels weird about it. We unpack why eating Australia’s most iconic animal still feels taboo, even though it's iron-rich, sustainable, and weirdly delicious in tacos. Also in this episode: - Why there’s no McRoo on the Macca’s menu - A completely subjectiv…

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🍫Mars Bar: Is Moro the ‘Temu’ version? Uncanny Mars Bar tweaks worldwide🤯 12:54

10d ago12:54

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Does the Mars Bar deserve it's status as one of the elite chocolate bars? Or have major developments in the Moro landscape have it quaking in its boots? Also, just what the f**k is a Mars Bar in other countries? Because it's not the one we're used to. [1.08] Is Moro finally coming for the Mars Bar? [6.10] Uncanny Mars Bar tweaks around the world Fo…

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🍓Matcha: Are strawberry matcha lattes over? Matcha vs coffee jitters😰 22:18

17d ago22:18

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Plus, can matcha give you a jitter-free caffeine boost (unlike coffee)? And we explore whether “ceremonial grade” is a con. And yes, we look into what’s next in the iced strawberry matcha latte world and also think about whether matcha can make ANYTHING better! [1.07] Is the strawberry matcha trend over? [7.30] Can matcha make everything better? [1…

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🤨Milo: Has it finally gone too far? And why is it huge in Malaysia?🦖 13:36

24d ago13:36

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How do you drink your Milo? Everyone has their own personal rituals which we’ll explore, but we’ll also cover the incredible ways it’s enjoyed in Malaysia. And of course, we get a little ranty about all the wild Milo products on supermarket shelves. Crack the tin and inhale it with us! [1.28] Why is Milo big in Malaysia? [7.46] Has Milo gone too fa…

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😖Seaweed: How the f*ck do you open an onigiri? Bento box salad secret!🤯 21:09

1M ago21:09

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Plus, we find the king of all chips – the one everyone else looks up to! And find a cool way to cook and eat seaweed you may not have come across. [1.09] How the f*ck do you open an onigiri? [5.50] Seaweed knots? [10.47] Uncovering the bento box seaweed secret [15.25] The king of all chips Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredi…

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🍪Oreo: Is ‘Double Stuff’ all lies? Did the ’90s ad make you angry?😡 11:31

1M ago11:31

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Plus a hack that will exponentially improve the Oreo eating experience. Twist it, lick it, dunk it… it’s our Oreo episode! [0:53] '90s TV ad and Oreo hack [5:19] Double Stuff exposé Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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🥦Broccoli: Will it McFlurry? Plus, the real reason kids hate it 🫢 18:08

2M ago18:08

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Also, not one… but two TRULY delicious ways to cook broccoli! Like, we are not even joking. Who knew the broccoli episode would be so god damn yum? [1.05] The real reason kids hate broccoli [6.23] Stems: love or hate? [10.11] The best chips ever [13.08] Broccoli McFlurry Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visua…

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😭Jerky: You made it from WHAT? Plus, wild and weird seasonings🍜 16:02

2M ago16:02

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You’ll never guess what we made jerky out of. NEVER! Also in this episode Ben goes a little wild seasoning-wise in his mobile test kitchen (aka car). FYI this episode is best listened to in a truck. [1.31] You made WHAT into jerky? [6.40] Wild and weird flavours Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our…

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Curry powder: How old is too old? And the ‘famous’ curried tuna 24:47

2M ago24:47

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Weirdly, this is quite a sentimental episode. We also look into whether curry powder is actually Indian and make a hot hot hot creation featuring Clive of India. [1.04] The ‘famous’ curried tuna [8.25] How old is too old? [14.12] Hot sauce [19.38] Is curry powder is actually Indian? Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) …

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🎂McDonald’s party cake & Hungry Jacks’ ‘coolest’ promo ever🍔 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 18:30

2M ago18:30

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Did this particularly weird thing ever happen at the Maccas parties you went to? And what did Hungry Jacks do in the '80s to make kids feel wildly cool? Find out in the last episode of our Nostalgic Restaurants miniseries. [1.22] McDonald's parties [9.51] Hungry Jacks' promo Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see v…

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🌋Smorgy’s Memories & Taco Bill Fishbowl Margaritas🍹 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 22:18

2M ago22:18

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All hail the all-you-can-eat restaurant with a volcano! Plus we deep dive into the world of free sombreros and heavily spiked slushies in part three of our miniseries on nostalgic restaurants from Australian suburbia. [1.26] Taco Bill [14.06] Smorgy's Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and …

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🇮🇹 La Porchetta… best jingle ever? Fasta Pasta’s kids’ menu 🍝 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 21:43

3M ago21:43

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Only the fanciest Italian restaurants feature in part two of our miniseries on nostalgic restaurants from Australian suburbia: Fasta Pasta and (la la la la la la) La Porchetta! [1.35] Fasta Pasta [12.28] La Porchetta Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudi…

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🍕Remembering Pizza Hut ‘The Works’ and Sizzler’s Cheese Toast🧀 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 21:02

3M ago21:02

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Strap in for a new miniseries where we pit iconic restaurants from Australian suburbia against each other, starting with two of the most iconic all-you-can-eat establishments: Pizza Hut 'The Works' and Sizzler! Put on your elasticised pants and let’s hit the buffet. [1.18] Pizza Hut 'The Works' [8.25] Sizzler's Cheese Toast Follow us on Instagram (…

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🍫Have you tried the new Lindt bunny? Malteaster bunny controversy🐰 16:24

3M ago16:24

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It's the first new Lindt bunny flavour in 10 years! 😲 This Easter bunny-themed ep is a must listen before you make your VERY IMPORTANT Easter chocolate decisions. [1:03] Malteaster Bunny controversy [7:47] New Lindt Bunny flavour Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. …

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🍫Pistachio: WTF is Dubai chocolate and why is Pistachio Papi so delicious?😋 26:39

3M ago26:39

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Is mortadella supposed to be nut free? And Em adds to her nut butter collection in a delicious and expensive way. [1:03] Pistachio Papi and pistachio cream [6:23] WTF is Dubai chocolate? [14:18] Nut butter collection [21:26] Mortadella investigation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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🫣Kombucha: WTF is a scoby? And why did we eat it? 😓 15:05

4M ago15:05

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A truly nightmare-inducing therapy session. Plus, Ben tries out a recipe from one of the most untrustworthy of places. [1:24] The terrifying scoby [9:51] Ben's fancy concoction Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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🔪Marshmallow: Death to Chocolate Royals & elevating Wagon Wheel hot cross buns😋 22:53

4M ago22:53

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Plus we explore why pale pink is so ~edible~ through a nostalgic slice recipe and reminisce about ‘snowballs’. [1:11] An ode to Snowballs [6:29] Death to Chocolate Royals [11:56] A nostalgic pink slice recipe [16:31] Wagon Wheel hot cross buns Vote for whose facts you loved more on the @ingredipedia Instagram on Sunday evening! We're also on TikTok…

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😈Ginger beer: ‘Beef fizz’ and a slow cooker recipe from hell😭 15:59

4M ago15:59

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File this under ‘cursed’. Sorry in advance x [2:34] Beef fizz [8:04] Slow cooker recipe from hell Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Ben Birchall & Emily Naismith

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😟Cauliflower: Is it coming for your coffee? Does it stack up as rice?🙅‍♀️ 22:28

4M ago22:28

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Big angry rants incoming! Plus, Ben admits to his dark past and redeems himself with a wild fast-food style burger. [1:00] Cauliflower as "carbs" [4:43] Nasi goreng [10:22] Cauliflower... coffee? [15:51] Chick-fil-A Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio…

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💰School Canteen: Which Zooper Dooper Was Cheaper Than The Rest? Lunch Order Nostalgia😻 25:35

5M ago25:35

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Ovalteenies… were they worth the hype? Plus, we update you on what other treasures you could find inside a bread roll at Australian school canteens. This is the final episode in our ‘school snacks’ miniseries! Hope you enjoyed it, pals! [1:19] Ovalteenies hype [7:30] Lunch order nostalgia [12:33] Zooper Dooper price discrimination [19:45] Things in…

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🥪Which School Sandwich is Illegal? Plus, A Stras & Sauce Investigation🕵️ 24:17

5M ago24:17

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It’s time for a school therapy session regarding Ben’s school sandwiches and there’s also a sandwich filling pop quiz! It’s lunchtime in our ‘School Snack’ miniseries and there’s sandwiches all round. [1:06] Stras & sauce investigation [8:29] Ben's sandwich therapy [13:15] Illegal sandwich fillings [16.52] Sandwich filling pop quiz Follow us on Ins…

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🍭Ranking ’90s Recess Snacks & Mamee Monster Noodle Controversy👹 [School Snacks] 28:28

5M ago28:28

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Plus what’s changed in the biscuit space since we were at school and we delve into the wild west of sneaky snack marketing. This is part two of our school snack miniseries! [1:19] Mamee Monster Noodles [6:42] Biscuit improvements [13:50) Ranking recess snacks [21:48] Sneaky snack marketing Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredi…

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School Snacks: Lunchbox Envy or Anxiety? The Art of the Vending Machine Bonus 22:03

5M ago22:03

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Ding Ding! Time to go back to school! *Trigger: mental breakdown* This is the first episode of our new miniseries on school snacks. We’re analysing our lunchbox envy and current-day anxieties, plus giving you a vending machine tip for the ages. [1:28] Lunchbox anxiety [7:07] Schoolbag fruit [11:32] Vending machine bonus [16:07] Lunchbox envy Follow…

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🍑Peach: Allen’s Party Mix Controversy; Fiesta Peach Spam Bake🙀 21:10

5M ago21:10

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We're back for 2025 with sun-ripened (ok, tinned) peaches! We're getting angry about lollies and kicking off the year by making something cursed! NOTHING HAS CHANGED EXCEPT PEACHES ARE IN SEASON AND IT'S GLORIOUS! Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.c…

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[Re-heated] 🤩Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson Is Back (And We Are Starstruck!) – The Interview!😱 17:53

6M ago17:53

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We are reheating some of our fave episodes from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes next Monday January 20. Huey is one of Australia’s most iconic TV chefs (hello, food-themed braces) and he is BACK! We loved watching him on school sick-days, so we lost our minds when w…

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[Re-heated] 🤩Kewpie Mayo: A Kewpie Pop-Up Cafe; How to Make It Yourself 🔨 12:56

6M ago12:56

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Over the next few weeks we are reheating some of our fave episodes from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes on Monday January 20. Would you try a Kewpie pudding? We make one and the results are… surprising. Plus, some ideas on how to use the last part of the Kewpie in t…

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[Re-heated] 🙈Hot Cross Buns: Is It Too Early? Can They Be Savoury?🤔 13:08

6M ago13:08

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It's after Christmas... so it's Hot Cross Bun season! Over the next few weeks we are reheating some of our fave episodes from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes on Monday January 20. Hot Cross Bun season is the greatest time of the year. This is a pretty messy episode …

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[Re-heated] 🤔Pepper: WTF Is In Dr. Pepper? Why Black Pepper STILL Sucks 😠 24:39

6M ago24:39

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Plus, does Em still hate black pepper after releasing the pepper episode a few months ago? Over the next few weeks we are reheating some of our fave episodes from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes on Monday January 20. This is the most heated Ingredipedia has ever got…

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End of Year Wrap: Crack Confession & McDonald’s Merch (Plus Fave Holiday Food) 11:13

7M ago11:13

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It’s been a big year for Australia’s most unhinged food podcast. To cap it off Ben invites legal action and Emily confesses her anchovy paste habits, all while we recap our fave moments from the past twelve months. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to us this year. We love you so much! Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok …

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🤩How To Make the Original Milo Bars; The Problem With Cadbury Roses🍫 [Zombie Snacks] 18:58

7M ago18:58

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Of course we mean the Milo Bars that were basically just compacted Milo... so yes, this episode is a choking hazard. We dig up the heaving chocolate graveyard for part four of our special miniseries on the discontinued snacks we want to bring back from the dead. For all the unhinged visuals of the delicious ice-creams we talk about, make sure you f…

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🍪Easy Quatro Biscuit Hack; Do You Eat Cream Wafers Correctly?🤨 [Zombie Graveyard] 15:01

7M ago15:01

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The biscuit aisle is a killing field. We dig up the full-to-the-brim biscuit graveyard for part three of our special miniseries on the discontinued snacks we want to bring back from the dead. For all the unhinged visuals of the delicious ice-creams we talk about, make sure you follow @ingredipedia on Instagram or TikTok. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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⚠️The Dangerous Chips That Ripped Your Mouth Lining [Zombie Snacks]💀 15:32

7M ago15:32

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Samboy Flavour Bombs – does your mouth shudder at the thought? We’re raiding the chip graveyard for part two of our special miniseries on the discontinued snacks we want to bring back from the dead. For all the unhinged visuals of the delicious ice-creams we talk about, make sure you follow @ingredipedia on Instagram or TikTok. See omnystudio.com/l…

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🤯Your Fave Unhinged ‘90s Ice-Cream Is Back From The Dead [Zombie Graveyard]💀 17:52

8M ago17:52

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This is part one of our special miniseries on discontinued snacks we want to bring back from the dead – it’s all about ice-creams! Whether you like them sexist and from a food court; representing literal cannibalism or with a side of manageable risk, we have your sweet frozen needs covered. For all the unhinged visuals of the delicious ice-creams w…

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🍫 M&M’S: Avoid This Flavour At All Costs; A Therapy Session for Em 😭 12:44

8M ago12:44

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Hot tip: There’s an M&M’S variety in supermarkets at the moment that will leave you very disappointed. And yes, lie down on the couch because we have some M&M’S related trauma to unpack. [0:54] M&M'S trauma dump [6:10] Wild varieties and what to avoid Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and …

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🥒Cucumber: Why It’s So Cool Right Now; Are People Who Hate Cucumber Toddlers or Genetically Superior?🤔 20:37

8M ago20:37

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Ever had the urge to eat an entire cucumber? Try this bánh mì take on a TikTok trend and maybe even a recipe from a 1980s cookbook Ben found. Also: Beastie Boys. [0:43] Why Cucumber Is Trending [5:13] Why Some People Hate Cucumber [9:33] Beastie Boys examination [14:44] Cursed Cucumber Recipe Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingr…

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🍌Flavoured Milk: Is Korean Banana Milk Elite? A Big M Rant and Revelation😡 11:31

8M ago11:31

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It’s time to put down the tools and crack open a flavoured milk for smoko. We have some banana-flavoured tales and big feelings to share. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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🥜Saladas: Peanut Butter Breakfast ‘Crack’; Have They Changed Recently?🤔 13:02

9M ago13:02

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Have you been a victim of the great Salada shortages? And if you like ‘crack’, there’s a new salty-sweet crack on the scene and it’s coming for your toast. [0:53] Breakfast Crack [5:45] Salada Shortages Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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🍕Ben and Em’s Mexican Pizza Battle Feat. Beer, Pork Shawarma and… Gummies? 😝 14:22

9M ago14:22

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Behold this very special episode where Ben and Em go head-to-head to see who can create the ultimate Mexican pizza. It’s surprising and unhinged… but will it be delicious? Thank you so much to Kaiju Beer and Pizza for helping us bring to life our wildest pizza dreams and to the legends at independent, family-owned brewery Kaiju for creating the god…

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🤯Condensed Milk: Levelling Up Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Cheese; Tin-Boiling Magic!🪄 26:15

9M ago26:15

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There’s also an adults-only jelly slice and we take condensed milk to the savoury side, with pleasingly NOT CURSED results! [1:02] Vietnamese iced coffee [6:06] Boiling magic [12:20] Jelly slice [20:22] Savoury condensed milk?! In the middle of the episode we mentioned Oxfam shampoo. Help take action by supporting Oxfam to #UnacceptInequality today…

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😫Licorice: Why Is The Salty Kind So Gross? Will It Kill Your Dad?☠️ 11:05

9M ago11:05

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It’s the most dad-core treat of them all. Let’s find out why Dutch licorice is so divisive and whether it’s the kind of thing you should really give the paternal figures in your life. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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🦀 Crab: Why California Rolls Suck (Or Do They?); We Cook An Actual Crab 😱 25:01

9M ago25:01

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WTF is in crab sticks? And also, did The Simpsons lie to us about crab juice? This episode is 50% real crab and 50% fake crab, and tbh that is a whole lot less fake crab than we’d expect from ourselves. [0:42] Em cooks a crab [7:50] WTF is in a crabstick? [12:49] California rolls: good or bad? [18:02] Is crab juice real? Follow us on Instagram (@in…

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🥳 Pez: A Questionable Yet Fun Dispenser Hack; Antiques Roadshow, But Pez! 🤑 13:27

10M ago13:27

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Ben wrote a song about lemon Pez, Em dabbled in Pez art… so let these two Pez ~artists~ show you how to put your Pez dispenser to work for you every day, and tell you whether you should have them insured. [1:20] Pez hacks [7:56] Pez antiques roadshow Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and s…

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🇯🇵Cabbage: Japanese Pancake Theme Park; Is Kimchi Magical?🪄 25:38

10M ago25:38

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Ben ruins Em’s fave fruit by using it in a truly cursed vintage cabbage recipe but there’s also delicious cabbage things like an okonomiyaki park and wild kimchi pairings. There’s also creepy dolls. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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👑 Stephanie Alexander’s Favourite Snack And How She Gets Kids To Love Veggies 🥦 20:23

10M ago20:23

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Oh no big deal, just our idol having a chat about her favourite bread and most-loved recipes in Australia's most iconic cookbook The Cook's Companion. Find out why Stephanie Alexander is such a goddess of the Australian food scene and what she has in store for Kitchen Garden Month. Want more? Follow Stephanie Alexander or the Kitchen Garden Foundat…

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✨Kewpie Mayonnaise: A Magical Kewpie Pop-Up Cafe; How to Make Kewpie Yourself 😻 12:18

10M ago12:18

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Would you try a Kewpie pudding? We make one and the results are… surprising. Plus, some ideas on how to use the last part of the Kewpie in the bottle and what to do if you’re – GOD FORBID – without Kewpie in the house. [0:46] Kewpie Cafe Pop-Up [6:22] DIY Kewpie Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our…

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🐸 Lime: Spiders, Cordial & Frog In A Pond; What Is Brazilian Lemonade?🤔 21:59

11M ago21:59

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Hmmm, are you making guacamole wrong? There’s a crucial step you might be missing. Plus the weird, wild and medically useful tale of the Gimlet cocktail. We round up the best bogan fake-lime flavoured food and drink and make your new fave hot-day drink! [0:49] Bogan fake-lime things [6:26] What is Brazilian Lemonade? [11:41] How to make elite guaca…

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🍬Adam Liaw’s Fave Japanese Gummies And Underrated Malaysian Dishes🌶️ 23:59

11M ago23:59

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We bow down! Super smart cook, TV show host and author Adam Liaw shared his baking tips with Ben and schooled Em on why black pepper is so appealing. We spoke about his fave condiments and chip packets and also beer, because Adam has created one in collaboration with James Squire – a pale ale called Chef Blend and it's out today. You should already…

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🍭Lollipop: Can You Guess The Melody Pop Tune? And Candy Deodorant... Lollipops? 🤨 13:00

11M ago13:00

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This episode sucks (nah, it might genuinely be one of our best… if you like unhinged Spicks & Specks and want to know how lollipops have changed massively since you were a kid). Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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🐟 Sardines: Why Are They So Hot Right Now? Plus, Sardine Cigarettes 🤨 25:37

11M ago25:37

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Want to know the best supermarket sardine tins? And how you can smoke them IN THE TIN for your next party trick? There’s also some unhinged concoctions (of course) but they’re actually… delicious?! [1:00] Em’s fave sardines [7:15] Why are sardines so hot (literally) right now? [14:49] Vintage sardine cigarettes [19:01] Oh noooooooo... Ben's sardine…

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🔥 Biscoff: WTF Is It And Why Are We Obsessed? Also, Biscoff Tiramisu 🤤 26:14

12M ago26:14

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Why is Biscoff the most popular thing on the internet? We take a look at this popular spread and make some wildly delicious (and easy) things with it. Em has strong feelings about this spread’s presence in the supermarket and Ben cranks out his fave adorable kitchen appliance again. [0:43] Is Biscoff taking over? [8:18] Going viral [12:53] Biscoffe…