Want to know the best supermarket sardine tins? And how you can smoke them IN THE TIN for your next party trick? There’s also some unhinged concoctions (of course) but they’re actually… delicious?!

[1:00] Em’s fave sardines
[7:15] Why are sardines so hot (literally) right now?
[14:49] Vintage sardine cigarettes
[19:01] Oh noooooooo... Ben's sardine dessert

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Why is Biscoff the most popular thing on the internet? We take a look at this popular spread and make some wildly delicious (and easy) things with it. Em has strong feelings about this spread’s presence in the supermarket and Ben cranks out his fave adorable kitchen appliance again.

[0:43] Is Biscoff taking over?
[8:18] Going viral
[12:53] Biscoffee treats
[19:54] Another Australian classic

Note: When talking about coffee, Em was meant to mention that Biscoff biscuits were the biscuits given out at catered events in Belgium (hence the mention of instant coffee). Just wanted to clear that up in case any Belgian listeners think that they have no taste or coffee culture.

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This time it’s Ben’s turn to veer off course into questionable old school recipe territory… with a war rationing number and a truly irresponsible use of cream and tomato sauce (yes, together). Meanwhile, Em dabbles in whipped cream of all forms and creates a family recipe in the style of a ripple cake.

[0:44] Whipped Cream Wars
[5:02] The Worst Use of Tomato Sauce
[10:32] Ripple Cakes
[16:29] Cream that isn't cream

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Did you know there's Bertie Beetle PEANUT BUTTER!? If you expected actual honeycomb in this episode, you're gonna be shattered... it's all Violet Crumbles, Crunchies and Bertie Beetles. Ben goes full mad scientist in the kitchen and Em bribes you with a special Bertie Beetle offer.

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[0:44] Bertie Beetle showbags
[6:48] Violet Crumble vs Crunchie
[16:16] Bertie Beetle peanut butter
[20:44] White chocolate Crunchie?

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Overwhelmed by the choice in the baked bean aisle? We tell you the best (and worst) tins to look out for. Em wonders why no one ate her ninth birthday cake while Ben pimps his beans in three different ways (warning: one is cursed).

[0.46] Em’s 9th birthday cake
[4:45] Pimp my beans
[10:48] Best tin of baked beans?
[17:33] Baked bean museum

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Did you survive the great beetroot shortage of 2024? Why do we put tinned beetroot on burgers? Can Ben overcome his baking fear to make a lovely little sweet treat? And most importantly… piss: why does beetroot turn it red?

[0:32] Aussie burgers
[8:41] Beetroot shortage of 2024
[13:01] Beetroot wee
[15:30] Chocolate beetroot cake

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Which underrated biscuit is the ultimate nanna bikkie? Is white chocolate even chocolate? And more importantly, does it even matter? Warning: Ben gets fired up in this episode. Whether you’re pro or anti-Caramilk, there’s more than enough chocolate (ok “chocolate”) to go ‘round.

[0:48] Is white chocolate chocolate? And does it matter?

[7:36] Ben’s white chocolate and Caramilk rant

[13:36] Ultimate nanna biscuit

[18:20] Microwave white chocolate crumb with potato chips

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What if everything you thought you knew about cinnamon was a lie? Did you too wake up one day and everyone was talking about cinnamon scrolls and you had no idea why? Also in this ep, find out how you can revive always-stale supermarket cinnamon donuts with a lil pizazz!

[0:59] Cinnamon Scrolls: WTF
[7:51] It’s all lies
[11:49] Toothbrushing hack
[15:48] Cute KMart Donut Hack

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