Vicki and Tash chew the cookies on the state of food criticism in New Zealand from giving feedback in a restaurant or dealing with a bad review. Of course we went to the source of all things sass when it comes to dealing with online bullies, talking with Erin Clarkson AKA @cloudykitchen who has perfected the art of dealing with criticism.
The Sauce Goes 21yrs with Mat Mclean of Palate
19/03/2026 | 49 mins.
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 down to earth but high achieving chefs, from beloved Waikato institution, Palate. Along the way, get ready for endearing love letters to Waikato growers and why the open pass was designed to rid the kitchen of bad behaviour.
The Sauce on The Wine Crisis
12/03/2026 | 53 mins.
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 you think! Join us for this ride through wine, wine politics and changing consumer desire.
The Sauce on Faking It or Making It
05/03/2026 | 41 mins.
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 mention our own pantry habits to make cooking easy.
The Sauce Gets Protein Packed
26/02/2026 | 47 mins.
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 plenty of straight talkin' about what makes New Zealand delicious.
This week, we tackle all manner of protein heavy recipes in Vicki's quest for perfect macros. Tash just chews her way through the black bean brownies.
Join Tash McGill and Vicki Ravlich-Horan for spicy and sometimes sweet conversations around the kitchen table about all things food and beverage in Aotearoa New Zealand. Interviews, hot takes, food trends and irresistable libations from Vicki Ravlich-Horan, editor-in-chief of Nourish Magazine and Tash McGill of More Good Drinks. Together they run The Feed, the freshest bites on New Zealand food and beverage stories.
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