Buckwheat may seem like an old familiar in savory Breton crepes or in earthy, nutty Japanese soba noodles, but it’s also a uniquely versatile ingredient that can be baked into biscuits, rolled into ...

There's nothing quite like freshly cooked crepes wrapped around sweet or savory fillings. Delicate yet sturdy, crepes are the ultimate vehicle for folding, rolling, or stacking with your favorite ...

Despite its name, buckwheat is not a form of wheat at all. It is a seed in the rhubarb and sorrel family — not even technically a grain, botanically speaking. But because it is eaten like a grain and ...

Despite its name, buckwheat is not a form of wheat at all. It is a seed in the rhubarb and sorrel family — not even technically a grain, botanically speaking. But because it is eaten like a grain and ...

Spevack is a freelance writer. Buckwheat may seem like an old familiar in savory Breton crepes or in earthy, nutty Japanese soba noodles, but it’s also a uniquely versatile ingredient that can be ...

Buckwheat is a curious and misunderstood food. It’s not a grain, but is treated like one. It’s actually a shrub, related to rhubarb, and its seeds or kernels are what get ground into flour. Buckwheat ...

Brittany, in northwestern France, has long been one of my favorite places in the world. Its rough landscape reminds me of where I grew up in Massachusetts. The rocky beaches, sullen, gray skies, and ...

Despite its name, buckwheat is not a form of wheat at all. It is a seed in the rhubarb and sorrel family — not even technically a grain, botanically speaking. But because it is eaten like a grain and ...

HERE IN Washington state, the country’s third-largest wheat-growing region after Kansas and North Dakota, our principal grain is grown on vast farms east of the mountains, then shipped to Pacific ...

Let’s play a word association game. When I say crêpe, what’s the first word that comes to mind? Maybe it’s France. Perhaps it’s pancake. But I bet a lot of you are thinking thin. The crêpe’s most ...

Though its been just a few months, Bistro 29 seems to already have the blessing of local foodies who've been steadily streaming into the former Lolo's space for first dibs at ratatouille crepes, ...

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