They say that everything old is new again, and that’s certainly the case for food and wine today, with retro recipes and tipples from the past making their way back in to our hearts.

There’s something visceral about a vanilla slice. Such a seemingly simple bakery treat has an extraordinary ability to prompt a myriad of emotions: from nostalgia to guilt to helpless surrender.

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about your menu and wine selections for the big day.