Dictionary - F

FARINA - see Cream of Wheat

FAVA/BROAD BEANS - Favas as a green vegetable are popular in Europe.
In the North, e.g. Britain and Holland they are called 'broad beans'
and grown as a summer crop, planted in early spring, and in Italy they
are planted in fall and harvested in January, and also planted in
January and eaten in April and May. They are grown for animal forage
in Italy as well. They come in various sizes, but in general they are
large and flat.

FEIJA~O - Portuguese for beans, the default is black beans. Not to be
confused with:

FEIJOA - A waxy green fruit about 3" long. Although it is not a guava
you may know it as a Pineapple Guava. Feijoa sellowiana is an
evergreen shrub, growing to 10-16 ft. It thrives in subtropical
regions but is hardy & once established will tolerate moderate frosts.
They are either eaten raw (with or without the skin) or made into
jellies, sauces & chutneys.

FILBERTS - see Hazelnuts

FIVE-SPICE - A blend of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel & Szechuan
pepper, used in Chinese cooking