Every expat and expat family has different shopping needs and tastes, so rather than just giving you my opinions, I’ve recruited a couple friends to help us out here on Dakar Eats. Click to read the first part and the second part in this series.

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This third contribution comes from an American mother of two who knows the challenge of a special needs diet in Dakar. You can read her family’s blog, Living Gluten-Free in Dakar here.

Hi, A. Thanks for taking the time to share some tips with us. You live near Le Caddie, now owned by Casino, in Hann-Maristes. Do you shop there often?

Le Caddie is were I do much of my shopping because it is within walking distance and is convenient. We can often find corn cakes there. I also get meat and cheese and Ramen noodles there.

I know you’re a big fan of the Hypermarché on the VDN. Which grocery items do you recommend from there?

I get many good gluten-free items such as rice flour, corn chips, french fries and sometimes soy sauce at Hypermarché. Sometimes it is the only place in town to find the gluten-free flours that I am always on the lookout for.

I also will get cheese there because sometimes it is much cheaper.

What about from King Cash?

I get many of my cleaning supplies and paper products at King Cash. I also buy potato starch, milk and rice there. The reason for those items is it is a little bit cheaper.

Thanks, A.!

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