Still entertained by your report, but . . . really expecting us to read all these.

Michael,

I think that you may be confused.

Kishka = stuffed derma

http://www.recipezaar.com/Stuffed-Ki...ed-Derma-92273

vs.

Kasha = buckwheat groats

http://www.aboutkasha.com/
http://homecooking.about.com/od/past...r/blpasta3.htm

I find neither particularly starchy. Actually they are high in carb and fat content.

Now more particularly to you taste might be Nieren Suppe from Rhine-Hessia
Or
Tete de veau: found in the restaurant on the main road across from the church in Mont Mort, Champagne not far from Reims. Be sure to have them pluck off the excess whiskers.