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...

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)...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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.

Do 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...

Coke 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.

What 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...

Pasta 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...

What 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...

It’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...

We 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...

Whether 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.

What 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...

The 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...

Want 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/listener...

Writer 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 exploits...

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 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...

Would 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...

It’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.