Tom Aikens: Food Spy

I asked my sommelier to help me find something for wine storage in the run-up to Christmas and he has found the ultimate wine cooler. This fantastic appliance by Falcon stores up to 54 bottles of wine in a vibrationfree environment. Air circulates constantly through the cabinet and the double-glazed filter window protects the wine from harmful UV rays. The bottles are stored on sliding runners and can be kept at room temperature or chilled. Around £760 (0870 755 6490; www.falconappliances.co.uk).

Lorraine Pascale was a top model in the Nineties. She even beat Naomi Campbell to be the first black British model on the cover of American Elle. Now semi-retired from the fashion world, she has taken her first love -cooking - to a new level, becoming a professional patisserie chef.

Having trained in various kitchens around London, including the Mandarin Oriental, The Wolseley, Bluebird, The Hummingbird Bakery and even a successful stint with me, she has developed a signature style of fine French patisserie, classic puddings and delicious cakes. This season her pastry delights will be available exclusively at Selfridges and, believe me, they're worth trying (www.selfridges.co.uk).