The Sauce NZ
Episodes
The Sauce Goes 21yrs with Mat Mclean of Palate
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
21 years producing landmark dining experiences in Hamilton is no small feat, so Vicki and Tash go behind the scenes with one of New Zealand's most...
The Sauce on The Wine Crisis
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Vicki dive deep into the crisis facing wine across Australia, Europe and the innovation happening in China. And who's to blame? Not who y...
The Sauce on Faking It or Making It
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Vicki and Tash as we investigate what New Zealand's best cooks are willing to shortcut in the kitchen versus making from scratch. Not to ment...
The Sauce Gets Protein Packed
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Sauce - because Tash and Vicki simply couldn't stay away from the group chat. This season we dive into hot food issues and ple...
The Sauce Goes to Wonderland (Chocolate)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Vicki finally catch up on some travel adventures and dive into the winter goodies getting us through - like beef cheeks and warm cocktails. W...
The Sauce Gives A Performance Review
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate 21 episodes of The Sauce and our first negative review - Tash and Vicki welcome David Wrigley, the Editor of The Feed Weekly to the show ...
The Sauce on Cocktails & Dreams
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cold blast has arrived so Vicki talks us through her slow-cooked lamb ragu and homemade pasta for just $15 to feed the family! Then Tash leads thr...
The Sauce on DoorDash & Food Forests
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki and Tash dive deep into flattened croissants and all things tea, not to mention the commercial challenges posed by DoorDash's expansion into...
The Sauce Meets Molly Woppy Cookies
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Vicki sings the praises of crispy chicken skin and then Tash delivers the 7 cookie taste test challenge before we talk to co-founder Alistai...
The Sauce Gets Fizzy with Sidekick Soda
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Vicki chat all things soda and apple cider vinegar with Fiona and Rogie from Sidekick Soda! Plus the usual puns and taste trials!
The Sauce on Medals & Squeak
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki puts a new halloumi trick to the test and it will revolutionise the way you eat your squeaky cheese! Plus we dive into Awards season chatting wi...
The Sauce in Cars with Ben Bayly
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Tash catches up with the incredible Ben Bayly - who pushes innovation and the New Zealand food story across his tv shows, restaurants and...
The Sauce Goes to Open Farms
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into popping Methode Marlborough, have a giggle about who really eats more chocolate and get down and dirty with our metaphori...
The Sauce on Chocolate & Jesus Hours
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the week before Easter and Vicki's got a bee in her bonnet about Easter trading hours while Tash confesses - she's just not that into...
The Sauce in Cakeland with Alice Taylor
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Vicki talks roast chicken, Tash shares her Awildian gin collaboration and the spicy sauce: Vicki wonders why all those people who say they&#...
The Sauce Gets Saucy with Sarah Meikle
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Vicki welcome Sarah Meikle in studio to talk about all things food tourism and her exciting new ventures. Tash cries foul for Turkish eggs fe...
The Sauce on Falling Feijoas and Fizz
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whoop whoop! Our audio is fixed and we've got a pep in our step as we launch into March with Kate Evans, a feijoa freak who's spent ten years ...
The Sauce asks Sid Sahrawat... Will It Curry?
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New audio is on the way! Thanks for your patience - the audio in this episode is still a bit off but we've sorted it for the next episode! Nothing...
The Sauce - The Influential One, with Kelli Brett
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the release of the 2024 Top 50 Influential Women in Food and Drink list, we speak with Kelli Brett. Kelli is editor of Cuisine magazine an...
The Sauce ft Peter Gordon and The Taste Tests
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tash and Vicki get right on the Sauce - with Sidekick Soda and New Zealand's ultimate tomato sauce taste test. Then we speak to iconic chef and Ne...
The Sauce Goes Informal with Al Brown
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We ask the question - is New Zealand just too small for people to have big opinions when it comes to food, or ... anything? Speaking of big opinions -...
The Sauce with the Incrediball Brianne West
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Vicki Ravlich-Horan's iconic annual food trends predictions for 2024 as she puts Tash to the test. As far as the future goes...
The Sauce on Coromandel Gold
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Tash and Vicki dive into the summer essentials - and we put a brand new Red Bull flavour to the test! We talk about Papa Salt and intervi...
The Sauce on Gettin' Piggy With It
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ham vs lamb? Maybe a side of salmon instead? We get piggy with it and chat to Hilary Pearson, GM of Freedom Farms to uncover the truth underneath your...
The Sauce on Frozen Burnt Butter
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's spicy Sauce, Vicki tackles the ice on frozen burnt butter, we compare the perfect coffee preparation and talk to Richard Wilson fro...
The Sauce on Cookbooks
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this launch episode of The Sauce, Vicki shares tales from her recent Sicilian travels including tomato smothered bread and her disdain for tinned f...