Prolonging the taste of summer, a box arrives from Hancock Gourmet Lobster in Cundy's Harbor, Me., via overnight express. Inside is a feast: fresh lobster meat and split-top buns, enough for six lobster rolls. Hancock also ships lobster pot pies, left, with a creamy sauce, chunks of lobster and buttery pastry in ceramic ramekins.

I found the lobster meat for the rolls underdressed and added about a quarter cup of mayonnaise and some chopped celery. The lobster pot pies come frozen and need to be thawed overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

The lobster roll kit is $49.50, and four pot pies are $59.50 (plus shipping and handling in each case); (800) 552-0142 or www.hancockgourmetlobster.com.