This week in Lyon

This week's special: a lowfat latte

Try one at the Starbucks at 2 Rue de la République near the Lyon Opéra, a at the newest location in Villeurbanne at 40 rue Henri Barbusse.

Need to brush up on your language skills for ordering Starbucks in French?

Try this list of drinks and descriptions in French and this audio learning guide (CD and booklet). You'll be all set.

In the kitchen: turn up the heat!

This is the second in a series of five topics that will be covered 'In the kitchen'. Check back each week for updates. This week we'll look at temperature conversions. On the left you'll find the Farenheit temperatures your American recipes will use. And on the right, their approximate Celsius equivalent that appears on your French oven.

Also on Lyon Eats:
Translating the spice rack
Translating the veggie drawer
Translating the fruit basket
In the kitchen: French verbs

250°F to 300° F: very low / 120° to 150°C: très doux
300°F to 325° F: low / 150°C to 160°C: doux
325°F to 350° F: moderate / 160°C to 170°: moyen
375° F: moderately hot / 190°C: moyen-chaud
400°F to 425°F: hot / 205°C to 220°C: chaud
450°F +: very hot / 230°C +: très chaud

Found: Caesar dressing and iceberg!

Cruising the aisles of Monoprix recently I spotted something new: Caesar dressing!



Brought to us by the Florette company, the amusingly small bottles that are enough for three salads according to the label are promoted as being a favorite in the US and UK (althought there I suppose it's a favourite). And how is it best served? Over iceberg!



Look for Florette products in the refrigerated produce section.

In the kitchen: French verbs

This is the first in a series of five topics that will be covered 'In the kitchen'. Check back each week for updates. This week we'll start with verbs used in preparing, cooking or baking. Now you can decipher French recipes and get started 'dans la cuisine'!

Also on Lyon Eats:
Translating the spice rack
Translating the veggie drawer
Translating the fruit basket

ajouter: to add to
allumer: to light
batter: to whip
battre au fouet: to whisk
bouillir: to boil
charger: to load
coucher: to layer
couper: to cut
cuisiner: to cook
cuire: to cook slowly
découper: to carve up
diviser: to divide up
épaissir: to thicken
égoutter: to drain
émietter: to crumble
émincer: to mince
éparpiller: to spread
épépiner: to remove seeds, pits
éponger: to sponge
étaler: to show, display
faire cuire au four: to bake
faire dorer: to brown
faire frire: to deep fry
faire revenir: to shallow fry
faire sauter: to sauté
farcir: to stuff
griller: to grill /broil
griller du pain: to toast
hacher: to chop/mince
incorporer: to whip in
noircir: to blacken
mettre: to put
pocher: to poach
pulper: to mash
remplir: to fill
rôtir: to roast
saupoudrer: to sprinkle on top
secouer: to shake
séparer: to divide
servir: to serve
servir à la louche: to ladle up
trancher: to slice
tourner: to stir
verser: to pour

Lidl caters to American tastes!

Lidl's special offers for the week of January 14-21 will make Americans in Lyon feel right at home! From peanut butter to pecans, cranberries to 1000 Island dressing... Lidl's got your American grocery needs covered.

To find a Lidl near you, click here.


Pecans and cashews
200g for €2.10


Blue cheese dressing, Caesar dressing, 1000 Island dressing, Ranch dressing and Honey Mustard dressing
300ml for €.99


Dried cranberries in a resealable package
200g for €1.99


Cranberry drink (25% juice)
1 litre for €1.29


Plain, sesame seed and oatmel bagels
3 bagels for €1.19




Peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
454g for €1.79


Sweet popcorn 'American style' for movie night with friends
300g for €2.39


Blueberry, chocolate and classic muffins
€1.69 for a packet

What's for dinner? Le Pizza Hut!

Delivery available 7 days/week. Order by phone or, if you prefer to avoid speaking French over the phone, from their website.

Buy one get one 50% off for all deliveries!

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For 2 people: 1 appetizer or salad (entrée) + 1 pizza + 1.5 liter drink for 19.90 euros

For 4 people: 2 appetizers or salads (entrée) + 2 pizzas + 1.5 liter drink for 28.00 euros

For 4 people: 2 appetizers or salads (entrée) + 1 XL Classic pizza + 1.5 liter drink for 26.00 euros

Student special: Free refills on drinks with purchase of a meal. Remember to bring your student ID!

Updated list: 9 new items found!

The updated list is now HERE.

I realized that many people looking for products were looking at this blog entry and not the actual list that gets updated. So click on the link above.

Found: Butternut squash!

Seen at markets, Intermarché, Auchan, Casino and Ed, which probably means you can find them most anywhere now! And yes, they're called 'le butternut'.

Mark your calendars!

Sunday, December 7th at 4pm
the 4th annual
Christmas Carols in English

Temple du Change (Eglise Réformée)
Place du Change, Lyon 5ème
Parking St Jean / metro St Jean / Bus 1 terminus St Paul / navette Presqu’île

Information: 06 22 69 65 16 (English or French)
Sponsored by the International Christian Community of Lyon

Update: Bahadourian now online!

Bahadourian announces the launch of their online shop at www.bahadourian.com. Sign up for their newsletter and get 5% off with the code NEWSBAHA5.

You may be surprised to find that one of Lyon's greatest sources for groceries and fun ingredients is...a Middle Eastern supermarket! Bahadourian is a one-stop shop for staples such as dried beans (think black bean soup), nuts, flours (think flaky pie crusts), granola ingredients, cornmeal (think cornbread), spices and seasonings. And of course, it's great place if you're wanting to try something new and a little exotic.



20, Rue Villeroy, 69003 Lyon
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166, Grande rue Guillotière, 69007 Lyon
08 72 98 85 55‎

102, Cours Lafayette, 69006 Lyon
04 72 84 86 86‎

102, Cours Lafayette, 69003 Lyon
04 72 84 84 84