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Found: Pepperidge Farm cookies!

Now available for your dunking pleasure at a Monoprix near you!















Pepperidge Farm, owned by the Campbell Soup Company, introduced a new campaign in 2007 with the theme “Connecting through cookies.” The campaign directs you to their Web site, artofthecookie.com, which is designed to help women — Pepperidge Farm's target audience — improve their social lives.

Found: V8!

V8® 100% Vegetable Juice has been spotted in both cans and 50 cl bottles at Carrefour and Monoprix.

A uniquely satisfying blend of eight vegetable juices is vitamin-rich and helps you get two servings of vegetables in every nutritious 8-ounce glass for your balanced lifestyle. All this for 50 calories per serving and half the carbs of orange juice!

V8 100% Vegetable Juice is now certified by the American Heart Association.


Did you know?

V8 is owned by the Campbell Soup Company, as are the following brands available in France:

Liebig
Liebig is the leading aseptic soup brand in France. Liebig soups are packaged in shelf-stable cartons, the fastest growing segment of the French soup market. This packaging, popular throughout France in food categories such as milk, sauces and juices, adds a new level of convenience for consumers.

Royco
In 1953, France was introduced to its first-chicken flavored dry soup under the Royco brand. Since then, Royco has introduced various dry soups to France with its Minute Soup products. Royco Minute Soup features five product lines to meet the needs of diverse consumers throughout France: Classiques, Moulinées, Exotiques, Crémeuses, Les Génereuses and Gourmandise.

Lesieur
One of the oldest brands in France, Lesieur is a leading brand for mayonnaise and other ready-made dressings and condiments. The Lesieur product line includes traditional mayonnaise and salad dressings in addition to innovative mustard-mayonnaise combination products and tomato-based condiments.

Best burgers in Lyon: Ninkasi



There are some days you just need an American hamburger. (Disagree? Maybe you'd be more interested in the post on vegetarian restaurants in Lyon.) If a hamburger is what you're after, make your way to the nearest Ninkasi. Locals go for the live music and casual atmosphere. American expats go for the crispy fries and burgers cooked to order - even rare, if you want. Try finding that in the US these days!



Ampère
1 r Henri IV 69002 LYON

Gerland
267 r Marcel Mérieux 69007 LYON

Ferrandière
22 r Ferrandière 69002 LYON

Opéra
27 r Arbre sec 69001 LYON

Gratte-ciel
6 av Henri Barbusse 69100 VILLEURBANNE

Boulangerie Ninkasi
75 r Bellecombe 69008 LYON










All photos (c) Ninkasi.fr

Found: Kettle chips!



Kettle Foods is an international manufacturer of potato chips and other snack foods based in Salem, Oregon. As of 2006 they were the largest natural potato chip brand in the US - and now you can buy their Lightly Salted chips at Monoprix!

Just select potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt. No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or MSG. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and kosher.

Found: Pepperidge Farm Goldfish!

Monoprix is now carrying Pepperidge Farm Goldfish. Look for them in the 'aperos' aisle near the chips and crackers.



And all the American moms said "Youpi!!"

This week's spotlight: Lyon's Best Bagels



Back before there were bagels at Monoprix and long before the recently opened Starbucks, there was the Best Bagels Company. Located near Place Terraux, this little American haven offers more than just a wide variety of bagels. You can stock up on all kinds of American goodies - from Reese's peanut butter cups to Captain Crunch cereal, A&W rootbeer to Budweiser, and the list goes on.



1 Place Tobie Robatel, 69001 Lyon
Tel: 04 78 27 65 61

Found: pudding mix!

C. reports seeing a selection of powdered pudding mixes at SuperU for 90 centimes. Flavors include chocolate, vanilla, pistachio and chantilly.

Available at a SuperU in Lyon near you.



14 rue Frédéric Mistral, 69003
150 rue Marcel Mérieux, 69007
52 rue Thibaudière, 69007
45 rue Charité, 69002
107 rue Boileau, 69006
60 rue Charité, 69002

Christmas cookie exchange party

Who can resist a sugar cookie with crisp edges and decorated top? Some people use a time-tested recipe passed down from generation to generation. Others prefer to be adventurous and try a new recipe each year. A recent holiday trend in the US is to have a Christmas cookie exchange party. It is both a chance to get together with friends and an opportunity to try new cookie recipes.



Organizing a cookie exchange party is easy. First, invite nine of your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors or anyone you know who likes cookies! Tell each person to bring 20 of their favorite homemade Christmas cookies. They should also bring ten copies of the recipe and a cookie tin.

At the party, exchange so that each person leaves with a tin filled with ten different types of cookie and their recipes. Be sure to have lots of milk for dunking and tasting!

Christmas sugar cookie recipe, from Real Simple magazine

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl or 64-ounce Pyrex cup. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Mix until just incorporated.

Divide the dough in half and flatten each portion into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350° F. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Scraps can be combined and rolled out again. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

Yield
3 dozen cookies

Starbucks opens in Lyon!


Starbucks Lyon, now open!

Located at 2 rue de la Republique, right at the Hotel de Ville metro stop, across from the Opera, the new Starbucks is open 7 days a week and carries many of the same items as its American stores. You can order as usual, buy bags of coffee, pick up a muffin or cheesecake and of course, add on the high-demand Starbucks Lyon mug.





The Lyon Starbucks drink lineup includes:

Espresso
Smooth and versatile Espresso Roast is the soul of Starbucks® with a rich flavor, lingering aroma and caramel-like sweetness. While an espresso shot is the building block of most beverages at our store, in some countries espresso shots are sipped straight for a more intense experience in flavor.

Espresso Macchiato
A dense and caramelly-sweet espresso shot marked with a small amount of foamed milk. (Macchiato means marked.)

Espresso con Panna
A dense and caramelly-sweet espresso shot softened with a dollop of whipped cream.

Coffee of the week
See Christmas Blend below.

Caffè Latte
Rich, full-bodied Starbucks® espresso in steamed milk lightly topped with foam.

Cappuccino
Rich, full-bodied Starbucks® espresso in a small amount of steamed milk, with a deep layer of foam. With less milk than a latte, the classic and complex cappuccino offers a stronger espresso flavor and luxurious texture.

Caffè Mocha
Rich, full-bodied Starbucks® espresso combined with our proprietary bittersweet mocha syrup and steamed milk. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream.

Caramel Macchiato
A signature Starbucks® beverage. A creamy mix of vanilla and freshly steamed milk marked with intense Starbucks® espresso, topped with velvety foam and our own proprietary buttery caramel sauce.

Caffè Americano
Rich, full-bodied Starbucks® espresso combined with hot water for the European alternative to American-style brewed coffee.



Currently featuring Starbucks® Christmas Blend

"Our festive blend of bold Asia/Pacific coffees and crisp and lively Latin American beans is back to spread holiday cheer all season long. We give this coffee a joyful, spicy warmth with a very special and rare ingredient: aged Indonesian beans."

Key term: Spicy

From many lands, one blend

Every coffee bean carries a distinctive taste that is particular to its land of origin. By carefully blending beans from different regions, our coffee experts have created an interesting interplay of aromas and flavors.

(from http://www.starbucks.com/)



Java Chip Frappuccino® Blended Coffee
A decadent combination of chocolate and java chips combined with Starbucks® Latin American coffees and milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional) and chocolate drizzle, a chocolate lovers dream.

Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Coffee
A decadent treat of buttery caramel combined with Starbucks® Latin American coffees and milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional) and a swirl of caramel sauce.

Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Coffee
A delightfully sweet and creamy combination of chocolate, Starbucks® Latin American coffees and milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional).

Coffee Frappuccino® Blended Coffee
Starbucks® original Frappuccino®, Starbucks® Latin American coffees and milk, blended with ice.

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino® Blended Crème
A deliciously creamy, classic combination of Vanilla bean and milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional).

Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino® Blended Crème
Rich chocolate, chocolate chips and milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional), and chocolate drizzle.

White Chocolate Frappuccino® blended crème
Deliciously decadent White Chocolate Mocha combined with milk and blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional).



Hot Chocolate
Choice of steamed milk with mocha syrup, vanilla syrup and whipped cream. A classic hot chocolate - sweet and creamy - made with steamed milk, mocha syrup and topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle (optional).

Tazo® Chai Tea Latte
A spicy drink of black tea infused with cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and star anise added to freshly steamed milk.

Tazo® Tea
The finest, full flavored teas offered in Black, Green, and Herbal Infusions, steeped in hot, filtered water for your enjoyment.








Today's coverage of opening day in 20 minutes

What's new this week on Lyon Eats?

- Translating an old holiday favorite: American recipe for Chex snack mix gets a French makeover. All ingredients available at your local Monoprix!



- Keeping Kosher in Lyon: restaurants, bakeries, butchers and groceries

- Just in time for the holidays: Making a pumpkin pie from scratch in France

- When the cravings are too much: Ordering your favorites from Aux Delices des Ameriques. From Dr Pepper and A&W root beer, to Reese's peanut butter cups and Duncan Hines frosting, Pop Tarts to marshmallow fluff, they've got it all - and free shipping for orders over 75 euros!

Also added to the list:
- Bagels, bagels, bagels! Suddenly available throughout Lyon
- Top it all with Cheddar cheese
- Crescent rolls in a can, perfect for all those Pampered Chef recipes
- Fried onions for your green bean casserole
- Pepperidge Farm cookies

Keep sending your questions, requests, updates and additions!