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Ingredipedia

Ben Birchall & Emily Naismith

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

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14:50

🍩Donuts: Why Hot Jam Donuts Are Elite (And Rare);...

Ingredipedia ·

2024/03/17

Melbourne 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 Deep

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34:48

🥔Potato Chips: Why Pringles Suck (Except For...

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2024/03/10

We 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 (@ingredipedia)

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14:49

🤩Dim Sims: The Iconic Australian Origin Story (Plus,...

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2024/03/03

Dimmies! 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 food

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29:52

🍟Fish & Chips: Trying The Weirdest Order And Is...

Ingredipedia ·

2024/02/25

What 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 and

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12:26

🐰Hot Cross Buns: Are Savoury Hot Cross Buns Okay?...

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2024/02/18

Hot 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 weird and

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11:41

🚢Titanic: Can Kids Have Titanic Birthday Cakes?🎂 What...

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2024/02/11

Is 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

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27:52

💩Plums: Can Prunes Become Cool?Japanese Pickled Plum...

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2024/02/05

Is 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

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12:51

🌈Paddlepops: You’re Not Imagining It, The Recipe Has...

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2024/01/29

Why 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.

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28:37

🍇Grapes: Is Supermarket Grape Theft Actually Fine?...

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2024/01/21

Have 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 (@ingredipedia) to

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28:56

🌭Hot Dogs: How To Eat 47 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes;...

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2024/01/14

Please 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 came third

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32:33

[Re-Heated] 🍦Vanilla: Vienetta World Tour; Does...

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2024/01/07

Please 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 more for

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40:19

[Re-Heated] 🍗Chicken: Are Chicken Twisties Superior?...

Ingredipedia ·

2024/01/01

Please 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 something truly

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33:19

🦐Prawns: Should You Remove the Poo Chute?...

Ingredipedia ·

2023/12/24

Are 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) and TikTok

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9:45

💍Burger Rings: The Ultimate Engagement Ring? Plus,...

Ingredipedia ·

2023/12/17

In 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.

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29:15

🥐Almonds: Are Almond Croissants Overrated?🤔 Ben’s...

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2023/12/10

Do 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/listener for

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9:55

🥞Pancake Parlour Part 2: ‘Unreasonable’ Use of Maple...

Ingredipedia ·

2023/12/03

After 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 end

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12:25

🥣Nutri-Grain: Fun-Size Cereal Pack Rankings; WTF is...

Ingredipedia ·

2023/11/26

Do 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

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24:03

🍆Eggplant: How Did It Become A Sex Symbol? McDonald’s...

Ingredipedia ·

2023/11/19

This 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 snacky food

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23:41

🥞Pancake Parlour: Is It Actually Good? Or Very Much...

Ingredipedia ·

2023/11/12

It’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) to see

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9:25

🦍YoGo: God-Tier Custard Tarts; Iconic ‘90s Gorilla Ads

Ingredipedia ·

2023/11/05

Is 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.

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