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One of these years, Shirley is going to have to take an agricultural tour. It's always one of her favorite sights. This beanfield near Hagar Qim reminds us of the Gigantija myth: local legend is that the Gigantija temple on Gozo was built by a giantess who grew strong by eating beans. Here is a link to a recipe for traditional Maltese spicy bean paste (similar to hummus and to Greek fava -- yum yum!).
Fennel grows wild.	Every home garden has a lemon tree, and often an orange tree as well. The fresh orange juice is delicious!
Czob is a major crop, as are capers, olives, and almonds. On impluse, Susan bought from a street vendor in Rabat a nut brittle of carob , almonds, and sesame as a treat for her office-mates. It was not a big hit. It was as hard as a rock (possibly harder than native Maltese limestone) and she endured rude remarks about its black and lumpish appearance,as well as excessivly polite compliments. She should have bought the nougat instead, wrapped for the Rabat Festa in brightly colored firecracker packages.