Best Frankie & Huey Podcasts (2024)

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🔥Fire: How to Make S’Mores at the Office; The Smokiest Campfire Jaffles🏕️ 26:59

1h ago26:59

26:59

Toasting marshmallows on company time? It’s possible. Ben unearths some relics from the past to cook ‘Smokeshow’ fire jaffles and rounds up the best fire-based restaurant experiences. Also, we get inspired by Lennox Hastie from Sydney’s Firedoor restaurant and try out one of his recipes. This flammable episode of Ingredipedia is sponsored by Vivid …

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🔥Pitmaster Jess Pryles Knows About Fire (and Tomahawk Steaks)🥩 [Bites] 14:45

1h ago14:45

14:45

Ever freak out at the thought of ruining an expensive piece of meat? Or wondered why anyone would deep fry a smoked leg of ham? Same. We turned to meat expert and live fire cook Jess Pryles, who’s an Australian chef living in Texas, for the answers. Aside from being the oracle on all things meat and fire, Jess is the founder of both Hardcore Carniv…

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🇮🇹Nutella: Do Italians Do It Better? Random Suburbs That Made Nutella Doughnuts Famous🍩 19:35

11h ago19:35

19:35

Is there a difference between Nutella made here and Nutella imported from Italy? Why did we lose our minds about Nutella doughnuts in 2015? Also, the great Nutella riots and Ben gets freaky with savoury biscuit pairings. [0:46] Do Italians do it better? [5:06] Nutella doughnut trend [13:07] Nutella riots [15:54] Nutella Arnott’s Shapes pairings Fol…

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😡Pepper: Should It Be Banished From Tables? Cacio e Pepe Two Ways🍝 23:50

8d ago23:50

23:50

This 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 Pe…

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🍯Crumpets: WTF Is Crumpet Toast? Ben’s Saucy Crumpet Topping🤯 11:34

26d ago11:34

11:34

There'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…

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🤩Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson Is Back (And We Are Starstruck!) – The Interview!😱 [Bites] 16:46

1M ago16:46

16:46

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 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_tik…

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😵Peas: Eating Still Frozen Peas (WTF); Pie Floater Chips & Pea Snacks✨ 23:51

29d ago23:51

23:51

Rant 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 Chris…

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🍿Popcorn: Is It Socially Acceptable To Eat By The Handful? The World’s First Cereal? 🧐 24:28

1M ago24:28

24:28

Ever 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…

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🐑Lamb: In Memory of Maccas’ Serious(-ly Bad) Lamb Burger; Cute Sicilian Marzipan Lambs 30:24

1M ago30:24

30:24

This 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 pil…

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🍩Donuts: Why Hot Jam Donuts Are Elite (And Rare); Donut Hole Lies 🤯 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

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?…

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🥔Potato Chips: Why Pringles Suck (Except For Breakfast😇); Gobbledok ("Chippies") Interview🤩 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

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 technolo…

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🤩Dim Sims: The Iconic Australian Origin Story (Plus, We BBQ Them) 14:49

2M ago14:49

14:49

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…

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🍟Fish & Chips: Trying The Weirdest Order And Is Minimum Chips A Lie?😱 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

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…

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🐰Hot Cross Buns: Are Savoury Hot Cross Buns Okay? Flavoured Whittaker’s Chocolate🍫 12:26

3M ago12:26

12:26

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…

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🚢Titanic: Can Kids Have Titanic Birthday Cakes?🎂 What They Ate On Board 11:41

3M ago11:41

11:41

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 Titan…

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💩Plums: Can Prunes Become Cool?Japanese Pickled Plum Mouth Party🤩 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

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 i…

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🌈Paddlepops: You’re Not Imagining It, The Recipe Has Changed🤨 12:51

4M ago12:51

12:51

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 o…

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🍇Grapes: Is Supermarket Grape Theft Actually Fine? Why Is Maggie Beer Obsessed with Verjuice? 28:37

4M ago28:37

28:37

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…

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🌭Hot Dogs: How To Eat 47 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes; Disney Princesses as Hot Dogs 28:56

4M ago28:56

28:56

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 co…

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[Re-Heated] 🍦Vanilla: Vienetta World Tour; Does Imitation Vanilla Really Come From A Beaver’s Ass? 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

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 whet…

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[Re-Heated] 🍗Chicken: Are Chicken Twisties Superior? Replacing Salt With Chicken Salt 40:19

4M ago40:19

40:19

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 regard…

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🦐Prawns: Should You Remove the Poo Chute? Filet-O-Fish’s Hotter Cousin🍔 33:19

4M ago33:19

33:19

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, mu…

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💍Burger Rings: The Ultimate Engagement Ring? Plus, Burger Rings Fried Chicken🍗 9:45

5M ago9:45

9:45

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…

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🥐Almonds: Are Almond Croissants Overrated?🤔 Ben’s Activated Almond Claim 29:15

5M ago29:15

29:15

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. …

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🥞Pancake Parlour Part 2: ‘Unreasonable’ Use of Maple Syrup and Food Truck Memories 9:55

5M ago9:55

9:55

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 …

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🥣Nutri-Grain: Fun-Size Cereal Pack Rankings; WTF is Nuts and Bolts? 12:25

6M ago12:25

12:25

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 o…

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🍆Eggplant: How Did It Become A Sex Symbol? McDonald’s Does Eggplant… Incorrectly 🙀 24:03

6M ago24:03

24:03

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. (Vege…

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🥞Pancake Parlour: Is It Actually Good? Or Very Much Not? [Debate] 23:41

6M ago23:41

23:41

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 …

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🦍YoGo: God-Tier Custard Tarts; Iconic ‘90s Gorilla Ads 9:25

6M ago9:25

9:25

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 TikTo…

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🎃Pumpkin: Is It The Most ’90s Ingredient Ever? WTF Is Pumpkin Spice? 35:19

6M ago35:19

35:19

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 …

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🥜Coca Cola: Why You Should Put Salted Peanuts in Coke; Ben’s Big Mistake 😬 10:23

7M ago10:23

10:23

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) an…

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Raspberry: What If They Work In Twisties? The Great Iced Vovo Conspiracy 😱 32:21

7M ago32:21

32:21

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 gro…

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🍝Jaclyn Crupi Makes Pasta By Hand and Owes It All To Her Nonna 18:08

7M ago18:08

18:08

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…

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Olives: Should Olive Brine Replace Gatorade? Why Do Martinis Have Olives? 20:48

7M ago20:48

20:48

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 count…

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Meat Pies: The Best (And Strangest) Way To Eat Them You’ve Never Tried 12:48

8M ago12:48

12:48

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…

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🥣Weet-Bix: Is It Ever OK To Eat Them Dry? And How They’re Religious. 24:18

8M ago24:18

24:18

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 tru…

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✨Tim Tams: How to Eat Cheese Tim Tams; A New Tim Tam Slam 14:49

8M ago14:49

14:49

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 th…

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Vegemite: Making Bootleg Vegemite Tim Tams; Is Vegemite And Honey on Toast Weird? 26:26

9M ago26:26

26:26

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…

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Boston Bun: They Contain Mashed Potato And We Are In Shock!!! 13:06

9M ago13:06

13:06

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 r…

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☕Chickpeas: The New Decaf Coffee? And Does Hummus Go With Chocolate? 27:34

9M ago27:34

27:34

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. Fol…

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Sofia Levin Can't Throw Away Condiments 🙅‍♀️ [Bites] 25:26

9M ago25:26

25:26

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 web…

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Hot Dogs: How To Eat 47 Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes; Disney Princesses as Hot Dogs 28:35

9M ago28:35

28:35

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-f…

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Arnott's Shapes: 'Turkey Shapes' Once Existed; WTF Is With The New Shapes Flavours? [Snack] 14:31

10M ago14:31

14:31

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 sho…

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Oats: Porridge Championships Recipe; Who The Hell Is Uncle Toby, Really? 36:50

10M ago36:50

36:50

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 …

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[Bites] Vietnamese Tex-Mex and Fish Sauce with Anh Nguyen Austen 15:16

10M ago15:16

15:16

Want 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-soc…

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🌶️ Chilli: McDonald’s Spicy Chilli Oil Sundae; The Best Sriracha Alternative 29:18

11M ago29:18

29:18

Ever 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 h…

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[Bites] 🌶️ Hot Sauce and Spicy Noodles with Mat’s Hot Shop 10:46

11M ago10:46

10:46

Which 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 sauc…

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🍊Oranges: ’70s Orange & Chicken Soup; Was Fanta Created for Nazi Germany? 28:38

11M ago28:38

28:38

Whether 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 an…

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[Bites] 🍟 God-Tier Hot Chips with Mip Easson (Mips Chips) 14:52

11M ago14:52

14:52

Which 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 …

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🧀 Can Powdered Parmesan Hold Its Own? Is Parmesan On Seafood A Crime? 30:00

12M ago30:00

30:00

Turns 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…

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