Puffs like popcorn when toasted. Nutty and slightly chewy texture. Great in soups. Triangular granules with a strong nutty flavor that go well with earthy, hearty foods. Not a true grain, but the fruit of a leafy plant.
Kasha is cracked buckwheat.
Ancient wheat variety. Pale yellow to reddish tiny, shiny seeds. Great in baked goods or as cereal. Tiny flat, oval seeds from the same family as spinach and Swiss chard. Makes wonderful salads.