How many people here

[reno cool]

eat buckwheat or even know what it is?

Last time I tried to explain to an American what it is I had a hard time. They know that black kid with the hair
So I'm curious what the prevailing view here is.

 

[betplom]

 

[bacon]

 

[reno cool]

so Canada and Cuckooland vote for black kid with hair.

Maybe Tron or Saulty

 

[IAG]

Is that like cream of wheat?

 

[mrquincy]

I know what it is, am not opposed to eating buckwheat noodles, but it is not a regular part of my diet. Perhaps I shall investigate some buckwheat recipes when I get back from vacation. I just read that it is gluten free too.

From wiki:

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds, and also used as a cover crop. Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, as it is not a grass; instead, buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb. The cultivation of buckwheat grain declined sharply in the 20th century with the adoption of nitrogen fertilizer that increased the productivity of other staples.

 

[Saulty]

I don't know what it is Reno. Please educate us because I like to learn about other cultures!

 

[roguejuror]

oh yeah soba noodles

 

[reno cool]

It looks like this. I just cooked some today. Used to dislike it as a kid, but now I think its kinda good.

It supposed to be very good for you. I'm surprised that in America with all the health food craze nobody mentions it Its pretty common in Russia

 

[reno cool]

Is that like cream of wheat?

thats called Mannaya Kasha in Russian. Also a popular food mostly for kids

 

[betplom]

thats called Mannaya Kasha in Russian. Also a popular food mostly for kids

It's popular with kids?

 

[reno cool]

Sure. Maybe Casper should add it to his diet.

 

[Cami]

I've heard of it, don't think I've ever had it.

 

[Matty]

Bought a package of buckwheat pancake mix by accident once. Shit was nasty.

 

[mrquincy]

Sure. Maybe Casper should add it to his diet.

 

[reno cool]

Bought a package of buckwheat pancake mix by accident once. Shit was nasty.

Pancakes? doesn't seem possible

 

[Matty]

orly

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=buckwheat+pancakes

 

[betplom]