Welcome back to Fire and Flavor. Today we are exploring the bold and creative world of Butterfly Bakery of Vermont. This episode dives into how a small bakery in Barre VT grew into a hot sauce brand that showcases local farms, Vermont maple syrup, garlic scapes, and fresh peppers in every bottle. We taste three of their sauces during the interview including Garlic Scape NOT Hot Sauce, Maple Sparkle Sriracha Genersaucity, and Maple Chocolate Ghost.

If you love unique hot sauces that support community and local agriculture, you will love this one.

IG 📸: butterflybakeryvt

Web 🌐: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Today on Fire & Flavor I sit down with Michael and Erica from Jack’s Pepper Heist, one of the most exciting small batch hot sauce brands rising in 2025. Their story starts with Jack, a pepper stealing dog with big personality, and it leads into a deep passion for Latin inspired cooking, clean ingredients, and handcrafted heat.

In this episode we take a full look at their brand, their cultural roots, and the creative process behind their sauces. We taste two of their most popular flavors: Tomate de Arbol and Tomatillo Serrano. Both highlight bold Latin flavor, clean ingredients, and a balance of heat that feels handmade and intentional.If you are interested in craft hot sauce, Latin inspired food, small batch makers, or discovering the next big brand in the spicy world, this episode is packed with value. Michael and Erica talk about their heritage, their festival experiences, the community that helped them grow, and the way they stay true to real ingredients without additives or preservatives.

IG 📸: jackspepperheist

Web 🌐: https://jackspepperheist.com

Today on Fire & Flavor Podcast we sit down with Emily, the creator of Female Rage Hot Sauce, a craft brand known for its feminist mission, bold flavors, and small batch creativity. We taste three of her standout sauces including Honey Garlic Carrot, Brown Sugar Peach, and Tangy Crimson Apple while discussing the inspiration, passion, and purpose behind her growing company.

Emily shares how Female Rage Hot Sauce started from a spark of emotion and evolved into a brand focused on activism, women’s empowerment, and flavor innovation. She explains how she balances heat with sweetness, how each recipe comes to life, and why her line resonates with fans who love artisan hot sauce, unique flavor profiles, and mission driven food brands.

In this episode we explore her creative process, her community support efforts, the emotional roots of her business, and how she channels passion into every bottle. If you enjoy learning about small batch sauces, feminist food brands, creative culinary storytelling, and honest maker interviews, this conversation is for you.

IG 📸: femaleragehotsauce

Web 🌐: https://femaleragehotsauce.com