2: 🍌 The Banana That Went To Alton Towers
Feb 24, 2025•25 min•Ep. 2
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Summary
The hosts of Lunchbox Envy explore the multifaceted world of bananas, from their etymology and history to culinary uses and cultural significance. They discuss banana ripeness preferences, the Cavendish banana's dominance, and the potential of banana peels in cooking. The episode also covers the surprising fact that bananas might have been the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden and ends with a discussion of favorite banana-based desserts.Episode description
Why do we have Alton Towers to thank for the British banana? What's the least appealing peeling technique? What's the most threatening thing you can do with a banana and a biro?
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