What is Buckwheat?

Buckwheat — A type of grain used extensively in Eastern European cooking. Buckwheat flour is traditionally used to make blinis - small pancakes eaten with caviar. In Italy it's sometimes used to make gnocchi; buckwheat pasta is the basis of the famous pizzocheri, a northern Italian dish traditionally made with potatoes, cabbage and cheese. Buckwheat can be purchased from larger supermarkets or health-food…