On 2/25/2012 6:41 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:26:19 -0500, Mark > wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:22:16 -0500, George M. Middius
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Mark Farouk wrote:
>>>
>>>> I forgot to ask: is kasha (buckwheat groats) something that is
>>>> available at most larger grocery stores?
>>>
>>> Probably not, but I'll bet WF has it. Otherwise a natural-food
>>> specialty shop or health-food shop.
>>
>> I hope this does not sound too stupid, but if I went to a major
>> grocery store, would this be something that would be in the cereal
>> area?
>
> I just noticed some yesterday. In the 'international foods' section.
> And now I can't remember which 'inter-nation' it was in. [the one I
> picked up was Wolff's, made in western NY]
>
> I'll also note that Wolff's Kasha is ground, toasted buckwheat.
> Buckwheat groats can be purchased whole at most healthfood stores.
> there is little similarity between the products.
>
> I don't remember what the original use was in this thread-- but I
> don't think you can just sub one for the other.
>
> Jim


Wolff's makes several "grinds" of kasha. I think the most popular is
the medium grind, but I always use whole kasha. I think it tastes
better and it doesn't need to be dry-fried with egg like the ground. I
just toast whole kasha in a hot dry skillet.

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