Fare and away

Thu., Jan. 5, 2006

Natalie Ermann Russell Budget Living

With the weather outside being frightful and all, why not hunker down and indulge in a little virtual traveling by ordering in regional specialties from around the country? These delicacies can be shipped right to your door.

Maine lobster

Get two 1.25-pound live lobsters snagged in the Gulf of Maine by William Atwood Lobster Co.

The $71 cost includes shipping — plus bibs, a cracker, picks and cooking instructions. Arrives via UPS next day, packed in gel ice packs. (atwoodlobster.com; (800) 521-5204)

San Francisco sourdough

The old-school Boudin Bakery has used the same savory sourdough starter for more than 150 years. Try their sourdough sampler (1-pound long loaf, 1.5-pound round and three 7-inch sandwich rolls) for $25, plus $8 shipping. (boudinbakery.com; (800) 992-1849)

Memphis barbecue

Rendezvous, a Memphis, Tenn., institution since 1948, will send you enough pork ribs or pulled pork to feed four for $89 (shipping included). Your order arrives vacuum-packed, frozen and packed in dry ice. (hogsfly.com; (888) 464-7359)

New Mexican tamales

Warm up with authentic, handmade-tamales from Leona’s in Chimayo, a tiny town north of Santa Fe, N.M.

Mix and match from the variety of zucchini, pork, chile and chicken selections. A dozen are $15, plus $30 to $50 for overnight delivery. (leonasrestaurante.com; (888) 561-5569)

New York deli eats

Enjoy a taste of Italy by way of NYC.

Mike’s Deli in the Bronx will ship 1.5 to 2 pounds of cotechino (a Northern Italian pork sausage with nutmeg and clove) and 1 pound of marinated bocconcini cheese for $24, plus an extra $30 or so for handling and insurance. (arthuravenue.com; (718) 295-5033)

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