Skowhegan once marked the boundary between New England and the French speaking colony of Acadia — a region famous for its crepe-like buckwheat ployes. Despite its name, this nutty seed crop has no relation to wheat. But don’t confuse it for just another wheat flour alternative; the rich, toasty flavor and exceptional cooking qualities of buckwheat earn it a category all its own. Weight: 2.4 lbs.