Ployes-ed for success

The Bouchard Family Farm in Fort Kent is ready to introduce an Acadian tradition to the rest of the United States. The family’s packaged ployes mix is now available through L.L. Bean, Shaw’s, IGA markets and Hannaford Bros. supermarkets from here to the Carolinas. Ployes (rhymes with toys) are buckwheat crepes that are traditionally used in place of bread. They make a great breakfast, too. For more information on Bouchard Family Farm’s products, visit www.ployes.com.

Bowled over

Use them for sorbet. Use them for latte. Heck, you can even use them for soup. Whatever you use them for, these glazed earthenware bowls from Anthropologie are bound to be the coolest thing in your kitchen this summer. They come in a rainbow of sherbet-sounding colors – lime, orange, lemon, mint, blue and lavender – and cost $24 for a set of six. For information or to order, call (800) 309-2500 or visit www.anthropologie.com. On the Web site, enter “bowl” in the search field.

Maine ingredients

Five farmers from Maine are featured in the June issue of Cooking Light magazine. Brad Hunter of Appleton, Terri Wuori of Islesboro, Kristie Scott of Lincolnville Beach, Jamie Macmillan of Islesboro and Amy LeBlanc of East Wilton share gardening tips and recipes for farm-fresh ingredients in the article “Soul Food.” The magazine is available at newsstands throughout Maine or online at www.cookinglight.com.