There are almost no sources of toasted cracked buckwheat in my area. The
only thing I could find was a small box costing almost $5. I was hoping to
locate a bulk source locally, but I couldn't even find it in any form in the
stores I tried. And I did try. I went to a pile of local supermarkets,
health food stores, and delis. I managed to find only one store that carried
it at the price mentioned earlier.

I can get it in bulk in raw form though for a reasonable price. I was hoping
to toast it either in the oven or in a pot on the stove, and then give it a
quick spin in the food processor to crack the grains. Has anyone had any
experience toasting it themselves?

"I.Smithee" > wrote in message
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> There are almost no sources of toasted cracked buckwheat in my area. The
> only thing I could find was a small box costing almost $5. I was hoping to
> locate a bulk source locally, but I couldn't even find it in any form in
> the
> stores I tried. And I did try. I went to a pile of local supermarkets,
> health food stores, and delis. I managed to find only one store that
> carried
> it at the price mentioned earlier.
>
> I can get it in bulk in raw form though for a reasonable price. I was
> hoping
> to toast it either in the oven or in a pot on the stove, and then give it
> a
> quick spin in the food processor to crack the grains. Has anyone had any
> experience toasting it themselves?


What is the end result you want? Cooked grain as a side dish, like a pilaf,
as described on the Wolff's kasha box?

"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
...
>
> What is the end result you want? Cooked grain as a side dish, like a
pilaf,
> as described on the Wolff's kasha box?

Exactly that. My grandmother made kasha and bowties all the time and I am
trying to recreate her recipe.

"I.Smithee" > wrote in message
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>
> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> What is the end result you want? Cooked grain as a side dish, like a
> pilaf,
>> as described on the Wolff's kasha box?
>
> Exactly that. My grandmother made kasha and bowties all the time and I am
> trying to recreate her recipe.

OK. I wasn't aware that what I buy in that little box was already toasted.
If the stuff you're buying isn't toasted, put it in a frying pan over medium
heat, and keep moving it around so it doesn't burn. Do not walk away from
it, and if anyone interrupts you, bludgeon them with a large mixing bowl.

"I.Smithee" > wrote:
> There are almost no sources of toasted cracked buckwheat in my area. The
> only thing I could find was a small box costing almost $5. I was hoping to
> locate a bulk source locally, but I couldn't even find it in any form in the
> stores I tried. And I did try. I went to a pile of local supermarkets,
> health food stores, and delis. I managed to find only one store that carried
> it at the price mentioned earlier.
>
> I can get it in bulk in raw form though for a reasonable price. I was hoping
> to toast it either in the oven or in a pot on the stove, and then give it a
> quick spin in the food processor to crack the grains. Has anyone had any
> experience toasting it themselves?

Toast it yourself:

On the stove top in a dry skillet at medium heat, stir offten being
careful it doesn't burn.. Or for larger quantities roast in an oven,
place a 1/2" worth in a large pan and roast at 375F, stir often. It's
best to toast fresh as needed.

Great price:
http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/ind...ROD&ProdID=498

In article <YYMZi.202610$th2.48127@pd7urf3no>,
"I.Smithee" > wrote:

> There are almost no sources of toasted cracked buckwheat in my area. The
> only thing I could find was a small box costing almost $5. I was hoping to
> locate a bulk source locally, but I couldn't even find it in any form in the
> stores I tried. And I did try. I went to a pile of local supermarkets,
> health food stores, and delis. I managed to find only one store that carried
> it at the price mentioned earlier.
>
> I can get it in bulk in raw form though for a reasonable price. I was hoping
> to toast it either in the oven or in a pot on the stove, and then give it a
> quick spin in the food processor to crack the grains. Has anyone had any
> experience toasting it themselves?

Where do you live? If you can find a grocery store with an ethnic foods
section in your community, chances are they will have buckwheat kernels
(or kasha).

In article >,
Stan Horwitz > wrote:

> In article <YYMZi.202610$th2.48127@pd7urf3no>,
> "I.Smithee" > wrote:
>
> > There are almost no sources of toasted cracked buckwheat in my area. The
> > only thing I could find was a small box costing almost $5. I was hoping to
> > locate a bulk source locally, but I couldn't even find it in any form in the
> > stores I tried. And I did try. I went to a pile of local supermarkets,
> > health food stores, and delis. I managed to find only one store that carried
> > it at the price mentioned earlier.
> >
> > I can get it in bulk in raw form though for a reasonable price. I was hoping
> > to toast it either in the oven or in a pot on the stove, and then give it a
> > quick spin in the food processor to crack the grains. Has anyone had any
> > experience toasting it themselves?
>
> Where do you live? If you can find a grocery store with an ethnic foods
> section in your community, chances are they will have buckwheat kernels
> (or kasha).

They've got the kernels, and are asking for advice about toasting them.

Miche

--
Electricians do it in three phases

I.Smithee > wrote:
: quick spin in the food processor to crack the grains. Has anyone had any
: experience toasting it themselves?

My husband toasts it in a wok, using the big wok spatula to keep
it moving until it's nicely browned. He only toasts what we'll
be cooking. [He toasts sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in the
same way]
--thelma

In article >,
Thelma Roslyn Lubkin > wrote:

> I.Smithee > wrote:
> : quick spin in the food processor to crack the grains. Has anyone had any
> : experience toasting it themselves?
>
> My husband toasts it in a wok, using the big wok spatula to keep
> it moving until it's nicely browned. He only toasts what we'll
> be cooking. [He toasts sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in the
> same way]

How do you crack them, if you do?

If it were me I'd probably put them in a plastic bag and give 'em a
whack with a rolling pin.

Miche

--
Electricians do it in three phases