Does anyone have an ideas on finding...
... chipotles in adobo for a longtime Lyon Eats reader?
... Jell-O or a close substitute for a friend?
Thanks everyone!
Found: a better brown sugar substitute!
From Dori, one of our newest Lyon Eats contributorsI am very excited about what I found today! It's the closest thing I have found here to brown sugar. Of course, I have used sucre vergeoise - a commonly recommended substitute. I just find that the taste is lacking. It's missing the molasses flavor. I've also tried raw sugars, but they have this off-taste and not enough molasses flavor either.
So today, on a lark I picked up this: "Douceur de Coco" 100% sucre de cocotier non raffiné, s'utilise comme le sucre brun.
It's coconut sap sugar. It tastes like an extra dark, dark brown sugar, without the funky! (At least in my opinion.) I've always prefered darker brown sugar anyway. It turns out that not only does it taste good, but it is recommended for diabetics due to a low glycemic index of 35.
It's spendy, €6,80 for 500g, but for me it is well worth it. You can find it at La Vie Claire near Grange Blanche, 6 Avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon, France.
"The taste of pure coconut palm sugar resembles that of brown sugar, yet with more rounded caramel and butterscotch notes, without the metallic ending flavor that brown sugar has."
- Wikipedia (so you know it's trustworthy!)
Picnic details
The International Christian Community of Lyon invites you to a picnic at Parc Miribel Jonage on Sunday, May 30th, from 3pm to 7pm. ICCL will provide grills and the good time!
UPDATED DIRECTIONS AND DETAILS HERE.
Bring your own meats (or veggie burgers) to grill. The rest of the meal is potluck, so bring a salad and side dish to share with the group and also something sweet for dessert.
Parc Miribel Jonage is about 15 minutes from Lyon. There are eight walking/bike riding trails, for those interested. You can rent bikes (adults and kids), canoes, kayaks, tennis equipment, etc... Oh, and even a game of pétanque!
Driving directions: A42 direction Genève (exit 4) Parc de Miribel Jonage, Rocade Est (exit 5) Parc de Miribel Jonage.
On two wheels: a bike path runs from Lyon Gerland to Parc Miribel Jonage via la Doua and la Porte Croix-Luizet.
By bus: n°83 departs regularly from métro line A, at Laurent Bonneway or Vaulx-en-Velin. (Click here to download the n°83 schedule.)
More details and the exact location on the ICCL website.
Store reviews
Please welcome Dori, our newest guest contributor here at Lyon Eats. Today she's reviewing some of our favorite stores and introducing us to some new (to me!) options.
Bahadourian is a great store. I love it. However, it's kind of spendy, and I've found a few other places where you can get some good deals. The advantage of Bahadourian, in it's defense, is that all their products are nice fresh and shiny.
These three stores are all basically in the same neighborhood:
- BOMBAY BAZAR BOLLYWOOD
37, Cours Gambetta, 69003, Lyon
If you like curry, this is also the place to go!
- SUPERMARCHE ASIE
12 Rue Passet, 69007, Lyon
There are so many great things for making Asian food here it's just unbelievable. They also had the best papaya I've had since I went to Mexico last.
- BAHADOURIAN
20 Rue Villeroy, 69003, Lyon
The mother of all oriental spice stores! And olives, for that matter...
Of course if you want canned pinto beans, you can also go to TOPKAPI at Place Guichard. It's within walking distance from the other three stores.
Just found this spot. It's like a mini Bahadourian. It also has the full line of Epsig spices - remember to avoid the "chili powder" and pick up ''epices loubia" for making chili.
LA VIE CLAIRE
6 Avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon
Really good organic (bio) food store. I believe their peanut butter is the only thing cheaper there than anywhere else. But I have to admit, my hippie side is drawn to their bulk food section.
Thanks, Dori!
Bahadourian is a great store. I love it. However, it's kind of spendy, and I've found a few other places where you can get some good deals. The advantage of Bahadourian, in it's defense, is that all their products are nice fresh and shiny.
These three stores are all basically in the same neighborhood:
- BOMBAY BAZAR BOLLYWOOD
37, Cours Gambetta, 69003, Lyon
If you like curry, this is also the place to go!
- SUPERMARCHE ASIE
12 Rue Passet, 69007, Lyon
There are so many great things for making Asian food here it's just unbelievable. They also had the best papaya I've had since I went to Mexico last.
- BAHADOURIAN
20 Rue Villeroy, 69003, Lyon
The mother of all oriental spice stores! And olives, for that matter...
Of course if you want canned pinto beans, you can also go to TOPKAPI at Place Guichard. It's within walking distance from the other three stores.
Just found this spot. It's like a mini Bahadourian. It also has the full line of Epsig spices - remember to avoid the "chili powder" and pick up ''epices loubia" for making chili.
LA VIE CLAIRE
6 Avenue Rockefeller, 69008 Lyon
Really good organic (bio) food store. I believe their peanut butter is the only thing cheaper there than anywhere else. But I have to admit, my hippie side is drawn to their bulk food section.
Thanks, Dori!
Cupcakes, please!
Have you read the latest newsletter from My American Market?It's got tons of great info - as usual. I don't mean to spoil the surprise for you if you haven't read it yet, but there's a one-page section on language learning materials for every budget, written by yours truly.
But don't subscribe for that reason. Subscribe for the article on the Paris cupcake trend!
Can we get in on this action down here in Lyon?
You're invited!
The International Christian Community of Lyon invites you to a picnic at Parc Miribel Jonage on Sunday, May 30th, from 3pm to 7pm. ICCL will provide grills and the good time!
Bring your own meats (or veggie burgers) to grill. The rest of the meal is potluck, so bring a salad and side dish to share with the group and also something sweet for dessert.
Parc Miribel Jonage is about 15 minutes from Lyon. There are eight walking/bike riding trails, for those interested. You can rent bikes (adults and kids), canoes, kayaks, tennis equipment, etc... Oh, and even a game of pétanque!
Driving directions: A42 direction Genève (exit 4) Parc de Miribel Jonage, Rocade Est (exit 5) Parc de Miribel Jonage.
On two wheels: a bike path runs from Lyon Gerland to Parc Miribel Jonage via la Doua and la Porte Croix-Luizet.
By bus: n°83 departs regularly from métro line A, at Laurent Bonneway or Vaulx-en-Velin. (Click here to download the n°83 schedule.)
More details and the exact location on the ICCL website.
Found: excellent chocolate chip cookies!
I admit that haven't even tried looking for a substitute for Chips Ahoy cookies in France because, well... I assumed that there wouldn't be a good one.
But the time has come for me to admit that I was wrong. (Thanks, C!)
These cookies:
a) are even better than Chips Ahoy
b) have nothing to do with Granola
c) make me laugh because it looks like 'gross' chunks de chocolat :)
I highly recommend you try them. I even found coupons!
You have to click here, create an account, then print them off. There are actually 20 coupons available for lots of great LU products, such as Oreos, Côte d'Or, Pims, Prince, Mikado, etc...
But the time has come for me to admit that I was wrong. (Thanks, C!)
These cookies:
a) are even better than Chips Ahoy
b) have nothing to do with Granola
c) make me laugh because it looks like 'gross' chunks de chocolat :)
I highly recommend you try them. I even found coupons!
You have to click here, create an account, then print them off. There are actually 20 coupons available for lots of great LU products, such as Oreos, Côte d'Or, Pims, Prince, Mikado, etc...
Found: pinto beans!
If Cinco de Mayo got you craving Mexican food, we've got good news for you. One of our Lyon Eats contributors has found pinto beans - in two places! The French name for them here is haricots cocos rouges, haricots cocos roses or haricots pintos.
Canned Pinto Beans 800g for 1,90€ at TOPKAPI Imp.-Exp. Epicerie Orientale, 17 Rue Voltaire, 69003, which is at Place Guichard. According to D., "This place is like a mini Bahadourian."
The last time I was at this store they didn't carry them anymore, however you can now get canned pinto beans at Bahadourian at it's location in the 3rd arrondissement.
You can also get them dry at Bahadourian (above) for 2,95€/kilo, or probably cheaper at some of the Indian or African stores at the Guillotière.
Thanks, D.!
Canned Pinto Beans 800g for 1,90€ at TOPKAPI Imp.-Exp. Epicerie Orientale, 17 Rue Voltaire, 69003, which is at Place Guichard. According to D., "This place is like a mini Bahadourian."
The last time I was at this store they didn't carry them anymore, however you can now get canned pinto beans at Bahadourian at it's location in the 3rd arrondissement.
You can also get them dry at Bahadourian (above) for 2,95€/kilo, or probably cheaper at some of the Indian or African stores at the Guillotière.
Thanks, D.!
You're invited!
Do me a favor...forget the drizzly, nasty, cold weather outside. Think of sunny afternoons, good conversation and your favorite drink in your hand.
Join us for apéros (it sounds classier than 'happy hour') and get to know other expats in Lyon. Bring something sweet or salty and a bottle of your favorite drink to share. If the weather's nice, we'll be outside enjoying it.
RSVP by email for directions. Hope to see you then!
You're invited to
Apéros with Lyon Eats
on Friday, May 14th, from 4pm to 6pm.
Apéros with Lyon Eats
on Friday, May 14th, from 4pm to 6pm.
Join us for apéros (it sounds classier than 'happy hour') and get to know other expats in Lyon. Bring something sweet or salty and a bottle of your favorite drink to share. If the weather's nice, we'll be outside enjoying it.
RSVP by email for directions. Hope to see you then!
American desserts - help needed!
I came across this survey on Le Journal des Femmes recently. They asked readers (French women predominantly) what their favorite Anglo-Saxon desserts were. Based on the results, I'm pretty sure that in this case favorite should be 'spelt favourite'.
Where's the carrot cake, the apple pie, the pumpkin pie or the cupcakes? (And seriously, le muffin and le scone?!) Obviously we Americans have been slacking off on our duty to share the deliciousness of US desserts with our French friends.
Summer in France is a great time to get to know your neighbors over apéros or long, lazy dinners. if you want to play it safe on the dessert menu, now you know what people like. If you want to share a slice of American culture, take the plunge and bust out one of those Pampered Chef recipes that are so popular at baby showers and such in the US.
I know. Inviting French people over can be intimidating. Which wine(s)? How do I pick the right cheeses? What will be talk about? I'm not much help on those first two questions, but I do have a tip for the last one.
Bien-dire has developed a series of audio learning guides for specific situations, including Social Conversations (making small talk), Se présenter (introducing yourself, asking appropriate questions and getting to know people), and Bon Appétit for eating out and preparing meals in France (I've written about this one before - love it).
I've negotiated a deal for Lyon Eats readers to get 10% off all orders from Bien-dire (audio learning guides, magazines, cds...). Just enter promo code KMOFF10 at checkout and voilà!
There. Now you're all set to go invite your neighbors over. (Which American dessert will you make?)
Where's the carrot cake, the apple pie, the pumpkin pie or the cupcakes? (And seriously, le muffin and le scone?!) Obviously we Americans have been slacking off on our duty to share the deliciousness of US desserts with our French friends.
Summer in France is a great time to get to know your neighbors over apéros or long, lazy dinners. if you want to play it safe on the dessert menu, now you know what people like. If you want to share a slice of American culture, take the plunge and bust out one of those Pampered Chef recipes that are so popular at baby showers and such in the US.
I know. Inviting French people over can be intimidating. Which wine(s)? How do I pick the right cheeses? What will be talk about? I'm not much help on those first two questions, but I do have a tip for the last one.
Bien-dire has developed a series of audio learning guides for specific situations, including Social Conversations (making small talk), Se présenter (introducing yourself, asking appropriate questions and getting to know people), and Bon Appétit for eating out and preparing meals in France (I've written about this one before - love it).
I've negotiated a deal for Lyon Eats readers to get 10% off all orders from Bien-dire (audio learning guides, magazines, cds...). Just enter promo code KMOFF10 at checkout and voilà!
There. Now you're all set to go invite your neighbors over. (Which American dessert will you make?)
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