Buckwheat groats are commonly used in western Asia and eastern Europe. The porridge was common, and is often considered the definitive peasant dish. It is made from roasted groats that are cooked with broth to a texture similar to rice or bulgur.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Grant can be both a surname and a given name. The name is of English and Scottish origin, and there are several possible origins for the name. One possible origin of the name is from a nickname derived from the Anglo-Norman graund, graunt (tall, large).
Origin of the name Graham: Transferred use of the surname originating from the place-name Grantham in Lincolnshire. The first element is uncertain, but the second is from the Old English ham (home, dwelling, manor).