Ingredipedia
Want 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). Join us on social media for more weird and snacky food pursuits Instagram: @ingredipedia TikTok: @ingredipedia Credits Music: Jarrad Brown of Eagle and the Worm Artwork design: Jess Ramsey Photography: Phoebe Powell
Episodes
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
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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?
[11.43] Matcha vs coffee jitters
[16.15] Is 'ceremoni...
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 far?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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File this under ‘cursed’. Sorry in advance x
[2:34] Beef fizz
[8:04] Slow cooker recipe from hell
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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
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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 rolls
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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
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