Don't cook all the goodness out of spring vegetables, says our chef.

Serves 4

When I was last in Zanzibar, it was both just as I remembered it as a child and not at all. Today the old spice island is a hip holiday destination with posh hotels along its scenic coast. But I knew it when it was assuredly itself, not having to wheedle moneyed foreign visitors, who fly in and out and soon forget. Thankfully, underneath the tarty make-up, old Zanzibar is still there, just. With so many layers of occupation, it's a wonder it hasn't sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Makes 8 buns

Makes 16 bars

The full-lipped contempt of Léa Seydoux was given more than one airing in Berlin, but the film tipped for prizes is a stern study of the Stasi era

Serves 4

This week I've been eating... cold udon noodles with hot broth

1. Porridge.

Makes approximately 12 slices

Serves 4

Serves 4

The London Stock Exchange is to welcome thousands of new worker drones next month, by introducing bees to its rooftop in the City.

Last year Josie Long mixed whimsy with political awakening.