Ingredipedia
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWant to feast on funny food facts and fables? Or slurp up strange and spicy stories from supermarkets and society? Bite into Australia’s funnest food podcast, Ingredipedia.
Each episode, competitive hosts Emily Naismith (Broadsheet, frankie magazine) and Ben Birchall (3RRR FM’s Breakfasters, Smith Journal) try to serve the most interesting stories about a specific ingredient (say, Tim Tams or chillies) in a bid for your affection. You get to vote for who was the most interesting on Instagram!
It’s fun! It’s lighthearted! It’s largely unhinged! It’s the McDonald’s Happy Meal of the podcast world (but back when you actually got a Cheeseburger and a toy inside).
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Credits
Music: Jarrad Brown of Eagle and the Worm
Artwork design: Jess Ramsey
Photography: Phoebe Powell
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Episodes
😡Pepper: Should It Be Banished From Tables? Cacio e Pepe Two Ways🍝
April 28, 2024 20:02 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis is the most heated Ingredipedia has ever got. Who knew Em and Ben had such strong opposing pepper opinions? There’s also a deep dive into the world’s oldest soft drink Dr Pepper and a multi-faceted exploration of one of the truly great pasta dishes. [00:37] Should black pepper be outlawed? [05:21] Cacio e pepe, two ways [10:42] WTF is in Dr Pepper? [15:43] Bring back table-side pepper grinding? Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our we...
🍯Crumpets: WTF Is Crumpet Toast? Ben’s Saucy Crumpet Topping🤯
April 21, 2024 20:02 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThere's a huge crumpet problem. We’ll guide you in navigating the rough crumpet seas to ensure you have delicious crumpets (or at least innovative and interesting crumpets) for your breakfast and/or mid-morning snack. Also, is crumpet toast worth buying? And WTF is it? [0:42] Crumpet problems and crumpet toast [7:34] Unhinged crumpet topping Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
🤩Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson Is Back (And We Are Starstruck!) – The Interview!😱 [Bites]
April 14, 2024 20:02 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHuey 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 we actually got to talk to the great man himself! We chatted about wiping the plate with a tea towel, his fave anchovies and evidently… being in a band!? Follow Huey on TikTok: @huey_on_tiktok Ingredipedia Bites is our interview series with our favourite chefs, cooks and foodie-friends. A regular food-based episode will be back ne...
😵Peas: Eating Still Frozen Peas (WTF); Pie Floater Chips & Pea Snacks✨
April 07, 2024 20:02 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBRant incoming! Em has something to say to those who eat still-frozen peas. Ben turns into a chip maestro creating the perfect pie floater snack and also delves into the depths of his freezer. Also… soooo many pea snacks (all delicious)! [00:52] Frozen peas: an angry rant [06:00] DIY pie floater chips [13:52] Pea chips snack wrap [18:57] Ben's Christmas leftovers soup Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. Se...
🍿Popcorn: Is It Socially Acceptable To Eat By The Handful? The World’s First Cereal? 🧐
March 31, 2024 19:02 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBEver wondered why we can’t watch a movie without drastically overpriced buttered popcorn? Or what INSANELY GOOD topping you should be sprinkling on top? Grab a handful and shovel it in. [01:07] By the fistful? [06:45] Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? [13:03] Was popcorn the first breakfast cereal? [18:51] Best flavourings Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
🐑Lamb: In Memory of Maccas’ Serious(-ly Bad) Lamb Burger; Cute Sicilian Marzipan Lambs
March 24, 2024 19:02 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis is a meaty one. Em faces her fear of cooking lamb by buying a mysterious piece of meat and doing a little cooking therapy session (content warning for anyone who’s a little bit meat-squeamish) while Ben for some reason puts sandwiches in a food processor. It’s weird, it’s wild, but don’t worry, there’s a genuinely beautiful Italian dessert piled in here somewhere too. [1:14] Em's hectic lamb meat extravaganza [10:17] Why Maccas' doesn't do lamb [16:47] Cute Sicilian marzipan lambs [22...
🍩Donuts: Why Hot Jam Donuts Are Elite (And Rare); Donut Hole Lies 🤯
March 17, 2024 19:02 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBMelbourne makes the greatest donuts in the world – but how did it all begin and why does nowhere else in the world make them? In the final episode of our DEEP FRIED DEEP DIVE, we also look into some nostalgic donut experiences (looking at you Smorgy’s) and ask some philosophical and holy (ok hole-y) questions about what makes a doughnut a doughnut? 🤯 [01:13] Melbourne’s hot jam doughnut claim to fame [08:33] Cinnamon donuts & why do they have holes? This episode is part of Ingredipedia’s ...
🥔Potato Chips: Why Pringles Suck (Except For Breakfast😇); Gobbledok ("Chippies") Interview🤩
March 10, 2024 19:02 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWe commit some heinous crimes against Pringles in this episode and we will not apologise! We also speak to Australian royalty: the alien from Smith’s chip ads in the ‘80s and ‘90s (you know, “CHIPPIES!”). Ben and Em also taste some unusually flavoured chips (including a little ‘duck tongue’ number) and make some delicious chips using 1980s technology. This episode is part of Ingredipedia’s Deep Fried Deep Dive. Next week: doughnuts! Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ing...
🤩Dim Sims: The Iconic Australian Origin Story (Plus, We BBQ Them)
March 03, 2024 19:02 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDimmies! Truly the highlight of any fish and/or chip experience (also just a highlight of life). We investigate the truly iconic origin story of these mysterious morsels and trial a new method of cooking them. We also investigate which Australian suburb is lobbying to be the home of The Big Dim Sim. This episode is part of Ingredipedia’s Deep Fried Deep Dive. Next week: potato chips! Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky ...
🍟Fish & Chips: Trying The Weirdest Order And Is Minimum Chips A Lie?😱
February 25, 2024 19:02 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat is the weirdest thing you’ve ordered from a fish and chip shop? Trust me, what we try in this episode is stranger: straight-up unhinged… and delicious! This is the first episode of our Deep Fried Deep Dive, a weekly series where we explore Australia’s favourite deep-fried foods. We’re starting at the fish and chip shop, and in this episode you’ll learn why ‘minimum chips’ is a big lie, the connection between potato scallops and actual scallops, plus a whole heap of other crunchy facts...
🐰Hot Cross Buns: Are Savoury Hot Cross Buns Okay? Flavoured Whittaker’s Chocolate🍫
February 18, 2024 19:02 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBHot Cross Bun season is the most blessed time of the year. In this episode we get a little creative with our hot cross bun fillings – Ben goes down the savoury route and Em doubles down on sweetness with the Whittaker’s Choc Cross Bun chocolate block. Next week we're launching a special miniseries focussing on tales from the deep fryer. Join us for our Deep Fried Deep Dive launching Monday Feb 26. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our wei...
🚢Titanic: Can Kids Have Titanic Birthday Cakes?🎂 What They Ate On Board
February 11, 2024 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIs there a reason the Women’s Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book didn’t feature a Titanic-themed cake? We ponder the moral dilemma of whether it’s in bad taste to create a cake-version of the sinking steamship if your kid requests one. We also look into what people ate on board the Titanic and speak to a chef who has interpreted some of the Titanic’s first class menu into a fancy high tea experience at Melbourne Museum as part of Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition. Follow us on Instagram (...
💩Plums: Can Prunes Become Cool?Japanese Pickled Plum Mouth Party🤩
February 05, 2024 19:01 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIs there a reason we don’t see prunes on fancy menus? They certainly have a bit of a stench about them. We explore why and whether prunes can become popular and/or cool again. We also explore the god-tier plum variety and share two seriously life-changing ways to eat plums (yes, one is in chip form). Fair warning, there’s also monkeys and fairies in this episode. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omn...
🌈Paddlepops: You’re Not Imagining It, The Recipe Has Changed🤨
January 29, 2024 01:43 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhy do Paddlepops look and taste different when compared to the Paddlepops from our childhood summers? We work out just who is to blame. Plus, we look into why Paddlepop has a monopoly on craft projects and decide ONCE AND FOR ALL if the Paddlepop Lion is hot or not. 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.
🍇Grapes: Is Supermarket Grape Theft Actually Fine? Why Is Maggie Beer Obsessed with Verjuice?
January 21, 2024 19:02 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBHave you ever stolen a grape from a supermarket? Same, so we’ll explore why that’s kiiiind of a legal grey area (according to Em and Ben who have no legal training whatsoever). We also learn about how to turn bricks into wine, the hidden X-rated meaning of the grape emoji and why Maggie Beer puts verjuice into literally everything she’s ever cooked. There’s also terrifyingly expensive grapes and a lil ✨gaming culture✨ throwback. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingrediped...
🌭Hot Dogs: How To Eat 47 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes; Disney Princesses as Hot Dogs
January 14, 2024 19:02 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBPlease enjoy this delicious episode from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes Jan 22. Do you like surprises? Hot dog-related surprises? Because the 1970s was absolutely brimming with them and this episode both Em and Ben delved into the PROSECUTABLE CRIMES people were committing with hot dogs at the time. There’s also modern day hot dog art involving Disney princesses and we chat to an Australian who recently ca...
[Re-Heated] 🍦Vanilla: Vienetta World Tour; Does Imitation Vanilla Really Come From A Beaver’s Ass?
January 07, 2024 19:02 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBPlease enjoy this delicious episode from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes Jan 22. Your favourite bogan dessert Vienetta takes centre stage in this episode (rightly so, too). There’s a Drumstick vs Cornetto showdown to round out our ice-cream focus. Then we check whether you’re eating vanilla slices correctly and make something a little savoury with vanilla (eek). We also look into whether it’s worth paying m...
[Re-Heated] 🍗Chicken: Are Chicken Twisties Superior? Replacing Salt With Chicken Salt
January 01, 2024 19:02 - 40 minutes - 37 MBPlease enjoy this delicious episode from earlier this year, reheated to perfection while Ben and Em take a mini break from recording. Back with new episodes Jan 22. Prepare yourselves for bombshells and confessions. We will ensure you never look at chicken salt the same way again (don’t worry, we won’t ruin it) and share some secret opinions regarding the superior Twisties flavour. Unfortunately Em and Ben both dabbled in canned chicken in this episode (but it was Ben’s turn to make someth...
🦐Prawns: Should You Remove the Poo Chute? Filet-O-Fish’s Hotter Cousin🍔
December 24, 2023 19:02 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAre you a filthy animal if you leave the poo chute in your prawns? Why do we serve prawns in cocktail glasses? And most importantly – where do you stand on the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish? (Because we want to introduce you to its hotter cousin.) Answers inside! In this episode Ben claims prawn crackers and explores some Big Prawn controversies (yes, multiple) and Em belts out a yum cha classic from her air-fryer. Let’s rip the head off and get stuck in! Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) a...
💍Burger Rings: The Ultimate Engagement Ring? Plus, Burger Rings Fried Chicken🍗
December 17, 2023 19:02 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBIn this short and snacky Burger Rings episode, Em shares her opinion on engagement rings and whether or not Burger Rings featured in hers while Ben turns his focus to fried chicken to see if Burger Rings are any better when seared onto a bird with hot oil. 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.
🥐Almonds: Are Almond Croissants Overrated?🤔 Ben’s Activated Almond Claim
December 10, 2023 19:02 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBDo you prefer standard croissants or almond ones? Em boldly argues the latter are overrated. Who really started that ‘activated almonds’ meme? Ben claims it was him and also tries Sustain cereal after it featured heavily in our Nutri-Grain episode. We also make our own scroggin-inspired almond butter and steal green almonds off trees and eat them. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/list...
🥞Pancake Parlour Part 2: ‘Unreasonable’ Use of Maple Syrup and Food Truck Memories
December 03, 2023 19:02 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBAfter our Pancake Parlour episode, so many listeners shared their own unhinged Pancake Parlour stories. They were simply too good to not share! In our follow-up episode, we hear what constitutes ‘unreasonable’ use of maple syrup, what a wedding with Pancake Parlour catering was actually like and a few more classic sweet and savoury memories. Thank you to Lanie, Talia, Jessalyn and Mitch who shared their incredible Pancake Parlour stories for this episode. You’re the best <3 Right at the en...
🥣Nutri-Grain: Fun-Size Cereal Pack Rankings; WTF is Nuts and Bolts?
November 26, 2023 19:02 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBDo you like your Nutri-Grain sweet, savoury or on holidays in a cute fun-size box? All avenues are covered in this carb-loaded episode of Ingredipedia. Em buys a fun-size cereal variety pack and surprises Ben with her favourite choice as a child, while Ben turns your favourite cereal into a savoury snack with a mystery special ingredient straight out of the ‘80s. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omny...
🍆Eggplant: How Did It Become A Sex Symbol? McDonald’s Does Eggplant… Incorrectly 🙀
November 19, 2023 19:01 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThis episode is a little NSFW (as much as a food podcast can be, anyway). We delve into the wholesome origin story of the eggplant emoji and what led to the phallic meaning it has today. Should you salt your eggplant? (FYI, we’re talking about the vegetable now.) The best way to eat it. (Vegetable.) When you could briefly get it at McDonalds. (Vegetable.) This episode is a true landmine! 🙃 Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snac...
🥞Pancake Parlour: Is It Actually Good? Or Very Much Not? [Debate]
November 12, 2023 19:02 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIt’s time to step inside the Ingredipedia courtroom where Ben and Emily present their cases for and against the Pancake Parlour. You’re either going to be lining up for an Alice In Wonderland (or god-forbid, the Mexican chicken crepes) minutes after listening or mentally igniting every sugar-laced pancake memory you had stored in the deep recesses of your brain after hearing about its unconfirmed links to Scientology. Lovely! Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia)...
🦍YoGo: God-Tier Custard Tarts; Iconic ‘90s Gorilla Ads
November 05, 2023 19:02 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBIs YoGo yoghurt? Or is it some other delicious concoction? In this episode we get a lil creative and make a YoGo based treat that will send shockwaves through the nation with its deliciousness. We also deep dive into the iconic huge-budget ads from the ‘90s featuring Australia’s favourite TV gorilla. 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.
🎃Pumpkin: Is It The Most ’90s Ingredient Ever? WTF Is Pumpkin Spice?
October 30, 2023 19:02 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBDo you remember pumpkin focaccias fondly or with disgust? Either way, there’s no denying pumpkin had an absolute griphold on us in the 1990s. We also look into what the hell ‘pumpkin spice’ is and try our own DIY pumpkin spice treat. There’s also a roasted pumpkin seed recipe featuring pickle brine, Japanese pumpkin art and XXL pumpkins. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
🥜Coca Cola: Why You Should Put Salted Peanuts in Coke; Ben’s Big Mistake 😬
October 22, 2023 19:02 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBCoke is one of the greatest drinks in the world – no argument. But there is a salty improvement you can make with the addition of peanuts (don’t worry we’ll explain). Also in this episode Ben makes a big mistake (in the eyes of Em, anyway) and we want to know if you agree he made a grave error of judgement. 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.
Raspberry: What If They Work In Twisties? The Great Iced Vovo Conspiracy 😱
October 15, 2023 19:02 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWhat happened to Iced Vovos? We have a story to tell and it’s not what you think! We try potentially the last bag of Raspberry Twisties left in the nation and a whole range of “blue raspberry” flavoured snacks to get to the bottom of what the hell it actually is. There’s also some nostalgic jelly cakes and a little hack to stop your raspberries growing mould the second you get them home. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky...
🍝Jaclyn Crupi Makes Pasta By Hand and Owes It All To Her Nonna
October 08, 2023 19:02 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBPasta pals, this is for you! (Especially if you want to find out the ultimate pasta shapes for any kind of dish.) We chat to proud Italian-Australian pasta maker and devotee Jaclyn Crupi about pasta dough, shapes and of course, what lurks in her freezer (and yes, it’s also pasta related). She’s just written an incredibly inspiring book called Pasta Love, which is a love letter to pasta and those who make it. This episode is part of our Ingredipedia Bites rapid-fire interview series (basica...
Olives: Should Olive Brine Replace Gatorade? Why Do Martinis Have Olives?
October 01, 2023 19:02 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat the hell gave pimento the right to be featured in the olive emoji? Should you drink olive juice after a run instead of sports drinks? Who put olives in martinis anyway? So many olive questions in this salty little episode. We also talk about the best snack in the entire world (featuring anchovies, obviously) and find out which incredible country eats over 10 kilos of olives per person a year (it’s not who you probably think). Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredi...
Meat Pies: The Best (And Strangest) Way To Eat Them You’ve Never Tried
September 24, 2023 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s pie week (aka footy finals) so make sure your pie-eating game is at its peak by listening to us rank all the best and worst pie-eating methods, PLUS Ben shares a largely unhinged way to eat a meat pie, straight out of his childhood. We give it a go and, let’s just say the results are not as expected. So please, scald the roof of your mouth and bite into this meaty yet snack-sized episode (the last in our Icons of Australian Food series). Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikT...
🥣Weet-Bix: Is It Ever OK To Eat Them Dry? And How They’re Religious.
September 17, 2023 20:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWe are divided on whether it’s ok to eat Weet-Bix sans milk – where do you stand? There’s a world record attempt, truckie food and some real exposés in the fourth episode in our Icons of Australian Food series. Em interrogates her childhood to get to the bottom of a religious Weet-Bix tinged memory and Ben goes deep on ad jingles and finds some truly scary stuff. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omn...
✨Tim Tams: How to Eat Cheese Tim Tams; A New Tim Tam Slam
September 10, 2023 20:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhether you like original, double coat, white chocolate or… *checks notes*... cheese flavour, Tim Tams are delicious. Wait, are Cheese Tim Tams delicious?! Let’s find out. We’ll also explore the best way to consume a Tim Tam (by slamming it) and give you an idea to take your slam to the next level. So open the never-ending pack and bite into the third episode in our Icons of Australian Food series on Tim Tams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vegemite: Making Bootleg Vegemite Tim Tams; Is Vegemite And Honey on Toast Weird?
September 03, 2023 20:02 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat does the New York Times Vegemite correspondent think about bootleg Vegemite Tim Tams and Dare Iced Coffee x Vegemite? Are you spreading your Vegemite incorrectly (aka not adding honey)? All will be revealed, in addition to a long list of Vegemite collabs throughout the years, the best fancy Vegemite dishes in restaurants, the downlow on fixing mouth ulcers and also… Ben bakes something (kind of)! Load up on B Vitamins and join us for episode two of our Icons of Australian Food series! ...
Boston Bun: They Contain Mashed Potato And We Are In Shock!!!
August 27, 2023 20:01 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe humble Boston Bun is hiding a huge vegetable-shaped secret from you. In the first episode of our Icons of Australian Food series, we get to the bottom of what the hell potato is doing in this delicious sweet treat and whether we’ve been lied to our whole lives. We also delve into its history and where the name comes from (it’s a bit of a wild ride, strap in). Let’s lick the coconut icing off and bite into it. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visu...
☕Chickpeas: The New Decaf Coffee? And Does Hummus Go With Chocolate?
August 20, 2023 20:02 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWant to drink coffee at night without sacrificing your sleep? Chickpeas may be the answer. And if you were wondering whether hummus pairs with Snickers or raspberries or any other number of questionable pairings, we got you. There’s also chickpea desserts (actually good); crunchy chickpea snacks (actually good) and advice on how to live to 100. Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see visuals of our weird and snacky food pursuits. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Sofia Levin Can't Throw Away Condiments 🙅♀️ [Bites]
August 13, 2023 20:01 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWriter and presenter Sofia Levin has eaten her way around the world and wants to tell you what the best potato chips in the world are. This is a pretty condiment-heavy episode, which makes sense because Sofia treats her condiment collection like precious heirlooms, which we respect greatly. There’s eggs, anchovies and caper berries too! Sofia’s website and newsletter Seasoned Traveller has so many incredible food tips if you’re still hungry after listening. You can follow her eating exploi...
Hot Dogs: How To Eat 47 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes; Disney Princesses as Hot Dogs
August 07, 2023 20:01 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBDo you like surprises? Hot dog-related surprises? Because the 1970s was absolutely brimming with them and this episode both Em and Ben delved into the PROSECUTABLE CRIMES people were committing with hot dogs at the time. There’s also modern day hot dog art involving Disney princesses and we chat to an Australian who recently came third in a world-famous hot dog eating comp to find out how it’s done. There’s also a bitter, delicious feud and some worldwide intel on the iconic Ikea hot dog. ...
Arnott's Shapes: 'Turkey Shapes' Once Existed; WTF Is With The New Shapes Flavours? [Snack]
July 30, 2023 20:01 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWould you get around Arnott's Turkey Shapes? Sadly, they're part of the Shapes graveyard alongside some other questionable flavours from history which we will explore (in depth, don't you worry). We also look into wtf is going on with the current roster of new Shapes flavours and tries to predict the next flavour based on food trends. This is a short little snacky episode of Ingredipedia where we free ourselves from the shackles of having to choose an ingredient to focus on and cover a del...
Oats: Porridge Championships Recipe; Who The Hell Is Uncle Toby, Really?
July 23, 2023 20:01 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIt’s porridge glow-up time! We make the traditional porridge recipe Australia’s oatmeal making champion swears by and investigate the closest thing to a multi-dimensional mystery the oats world has ever seen. We also look into whether the oat milk hype is valid; a vintage recipe from 1942; an original muesli bar hack and investigate the provenance of ANZAC biscuits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[Bites] Vietnamese Tex-Mex and Fish Sauce with Anh Nguyen Austen
July 16, 2023 20:01 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWant to know how to make your homemade pho taste better? Or where can you find incredible $1 tacos on the side of a highway? We find out from refugee, scholar and writer Anh Nguyen Austen. She’s also a cooking instructor at Free to Feed, a social enterprise that empowers people seeking asylum and refugees through training, employment and psycho-social support and the delivery of shared food experiences. Let’s get into it with Anh Nguyen Austen from Free To Feed (@freetofeedmelbourne). This...
🌶️ Chilli: McDonald’s Spicy Chilli Oil Sundae; The Best Sriracha Alternative
July 09, 2023 20:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBEver thought your Maccas sundae needed a bit of a kick? Or the hot sauce you douse your eggs with needed more green ants? We explore these hot topics as well as trying the world’s hottest chilli in sauce-form and tell you what to buy if the global sriracha shortage has left you empty-handed. There’s also tips to build up your chilli tolerance and how to utilise chilli to avoid jet lag for your next big trip. So grab a big glass of milk and welcome the burn of our chilli episode. See omnyst...
[Bites] 🌶️ Hot Sauce and Spicy Noodles with Mat’s Hot Shop
July 02, 2023 20:01 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBWhich hot sauces does a hot sauce expert keep within arms reach at all times? And what spread does he never leave Ikea without? Let’s find out with Mat Garthwaite, founder of Mat’s Hot Shop in Collingwood, Melbourne. He runs a hot-sauce filled tasting room with over 100 sauces of varying heats from all over the world. He also makes amazing hot sauces such as Peachango Tango and Dillian Dill Pickle hot sauce (which we can 100% vouch for). Let’s talk hot sauce (and bagels and banh mi) with Mat...
🍊Oranges: ’70s Orange & Chicken Soup; Was Fanta Created for Nazi Germany?
June 25, 2023 19:54 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWhether you like your oranges 1970’s style with meat or in trace-amounts in soft drink form, we’ve got you covered. In this episode you’ll find out why half-time oranges at school sport have been cancelled; whether Fanta was created for Nazi Germany; some orange-cutting hacks and whether Em can grow up and like marmalade like a proper adult. Ben and Em also both make 1970's style orange-based meat dishes because what else are we gonna do? Make orange juice? That wouldn't be very fun or distu...
[Bites] 🍟 God-Tier Hot Chips with Mip Easson (Mips Chips)
June 18, 2023 20:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhich are the only hot chips a hot chip expert gave 10/10? And which are the god-tier frozen chips to look for at the supermarket? Let’s jump into the deep fryer with chip reviewer Mip Easson from Mips Chips (@mips_chips) who is dedicated to finding Melbourne’s best hot chips and legitimately reviewed every single freezer hot chip option in iso. A true icon. This episode is part of our Ingredipedia Bites rapid-fire interview series (basically a guise to snoop inside our favourite foodies' ...
🧀 Can Powdered Parmesan Hold Its Own? Is Parmesan On Seafood A Crime?
June 11, 2023 20:01 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBTurns out there's lots of crimes you can commit against Parmesan cheese... and look, we may need to be locked up after this episode. We deliberate about whether there is a place for the green tub of powdered "Parmesan" in 2023 and make a little snack with it. We also make puffy chips from Parmesan rinds in one-minute flat; investigate what's on the McDonald's menu in Italy; work out how to steal wheels of Parmesan cheese and look into whether Parmesan can ever be grated on top of seafood pas...
[Bites] Breakfast Buffets and Hot Sauce Collections with Ben Birchall
June 04, 2023 20:01 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWhat is a hot sauce fiend's fave hot sauce? And do bay leaves actually contribute anything? All shall be revealed (or at least discussed) in this rapid-fire interview with Ben Birchall... who you may know from hosting this very podcast. Yes, this week the tables are turned and avid kitchen utensil collector Ben is in the Ingredipedia Bites hot seat. So... will he survive this grilling? This episode is part of our Ingredipedia Bites rapid-fire interview series (basically a guise to snoop in...
Vanilla: Vienetta World Tour; Does Imitation Vanilla Really Come From A Beaver’s Ass?
May 28, 2023 20:01 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBYour favourite bogan dessert Vienetta takes centre stage in this episode (rightly so, too). There’s a Drumstick vs Cornetto showdown to round out our ice-cream focus. Then we check whether you’re eating vanilla slices correctly and make something a little savoury with vanilla (eek). We also look into whether it’s worth paying more for real vanilla and on a related note, whether imitation vanilla comes from a beaver’s butt. You’re welcome? Follow along on Instagram or TikTok to see the unhin...
[Bites] 🍜 Instant Noodle Hacks and KFC Mashies with Georgina Orr
May 21, 2023 20:01 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBHave you ever wanted to take your instant noodle game to the next level? Food content creator Georgina Orr is sometimes known as "instant noodle girl" on the internet so of course we asked her about the best packs to try and some easy noodle hacks. We also spoke about an epic KFC meal deal from her childhood in New Zealand and three of the best kinds of chocolate to buy. Main ingredient based episodes of Ingredipedia are released every other week. Instagram: @geo.gina_ TikTok: @geo.gina...