Camino Food Options - A Most Important Topic

[Robo]

Sorry this week's video is so long, but hey, this is such an important topic!

For new Pilgrims, this is a basic guide to all the eating options......

Here's a chance to share your own food tips. Maybe those with different experiences could share tips on food shopping for communal cooking, food options for Vegetarians, and I'm sure 101 other 'vital' matters regarding food

 

[arobins]

I really enjoyed your video and details within. I have begun a list of common food words and especially how to order fried eggs, bacon, and toast as I too love breakfast!

 

[MCathleen]

Nice video, Rob! My comments:

There were also plenty of markets or grocery stores along the Del Norte and Primitivo as well.

BUT! Be aware of holidays, when even grocery stores may be closed. I almost ran out of food on the more remote Camino Primitivo when I overlooked the fact that just about everything shuts down for All Saints Day!

Yes…those memorable Camino meals…I wrote about my most memorable Camino meal here:

Fabada –

The unexpected feelings some foods evoke can be mystical. My first experience with fabada in Asturias turned out to be an emotional one.

cathleensodyssey.com

 

[Robo]

Nice video, Rob! My comments:

There were also plenty of markets or grocery stores along the Del Norte and Primitivo as well.

BUT! Be aware of holidays, when even grocery stores may be closed. I almost ran out of food on the more remote Camino Primitivo when I overlooked the fact that just about everything shuts down for All Saints Day!

Yes…those memorable Camino meals…I wrote about my most memorable Camino meal here:

Fabada –

The unexpected feelings some foods evoke can be mystical. My first experience with fabada in Asturias turned out to be an emotional one.

cathleensodyssey.com

Very good point on holidays and closing times!

 

[Robo]

I really enjoyed your video and details within. I have begun a list of common food words and especially how to order fried eggs, bacon, and toast as I too love breakfast!

I had a handful of Spanish lessons a few years ago.
Sadly my Spanish Teacher Jose died of Covid in Madrid earlier this year.
Lovely guy

On my phone I have my Camino spreadsheet. With tabs for everything!

Here is part of the Language tab, that focusses on Food.
Some is phonetically spelt to help me with pronunciation.

I'm sure other can add more or correct any errors they spot in my list.

Raciones - Big Tapas for sharing

Platos Combinades - Fast Food One Plate Combined

Primeros - 1st Main Course

Segundas - 2nd Main Course

Changing Order

Perdon / Desculpa / Lo Siento - Sorry / I apologise / I'm Sorry

puedo cambiar el plato - Can I change the plate / dish (ordered)

No Esta Caliente - It's cold

Esta Muy Caliente - It's very hot

Puedo Pedir por favor - Can I order please

podemos ver el menu por favor - can we see the menu please

Queremos pedir por favor - we want to order please

Me gustaría - I would like

Me Gusta - I like

yo quiero - I want ….

Para Mi - for me

Para Ella - for her

Lo Mismo - The same

Mas Pan - More Bread

Mas Agua - More water

Fresca - Fresh

Que Es - What is?

Jamon York - lunch ham

Jamon Serano - smoked ham

PAN Integral - Wholemeal Bread

Lo Siento tenemos que irnos pronto - sorry we have to leave soon

¿Qué pescado tienes hoy? - what fish do you have today

Restaurante Chino/Thai - Chinese/Thai Restaurant

Hervos Hervidos - Boiled Eggs

Hervos - Eggs

Hervo Cocido - cooked egg

Hervo Crudo - Raw Egg

huevos fritos - Fried Eggs

huevos cocidos - cooked eggs

cuanto es el extra - how much is the extra?

cuesta más - cost more?

Arroz Herbido - Boiled Rice

Tienes Arroz Hervido - do You have boiled rice

Mariscos - Seafood

Helado - Frozen

Steak Filete Torneda - Beef Steak

Mucho Jugo (WhoGo) - a lot of juice

termino medio - medium

salsa de pimienta - Pepper sauce

Fruteria - fruit shop

super mecado - supermarket

Naranja- Orange

Dandia - Water Melon

Fresa - Strawberry

Ceraza - cherry

Saltethon - Spainish style salami

Saltethon Fuet - Small salami

Salami is Italian

esta rica - it's delicious

que rico - What's tastey?

qué recomendarías - What would you recommend

No Esta Rico - It doesn't taste good

Salado - Salty

Sal - Salt

Pimiento - Pepper

Caliente - Hot

Frio - Cold

ICE

Puedo tener un poco de hielo - Can I have some ice please?

Desayuno - Breakfast

La Comidar - Lunch

La Cena - Dinner

 

[David Tallan]

One thing worth considering with food on the different Caminos is the different regional cuisines. We see that already on the Frances. Pulpo and Caldo Gallego, that some people love, are found at the end of the Camino Frances not at the beginning, for example. The differences with other routes, I believe, will not be in lack of infrastructure (people need groceries, and like to eat out across Spain) but in the different regional cuisines one will encounter.

It might be worth a thread on "What are the 'must try' dishes on each Camino route?".

 

[Jodean]

One of the best meals I had was in Sarria at Matias. Fabulous Italian food.
Other notable meals - Vegetarian Pasta and salad in St. Nikolas by candlelight, fresh Paella in Hornillas in El Alfar, fresh Vegetarian Paella in Rosalia in Castrojeriz, Simple but delicious meal in Villamayor at San Luis de Francia all cooked by a hard working mom, and another fresh meal in Rabe' de Las Calzadas at Liberanos Domine.

 

[arobins]

I had a handful of Spanish lessons a few years ago.
Sadly my Spanish Teacher Jose died of Covid in Madrid earlier this year.
Lovely guy

On my phone I have my Camino spreadsheet. With tabs for everything!

Here is part of the Language tab, that focusses on Food.
Some is phonetically spelt to help me with pronunciation.

I'm sure other can add more or correct any errors they spot in my list.

Raciones - Big Tapas for sharing

Platos Combinades - Fast Food One Plate Combined

Primeros - 1st Main Course

Segundas - 2nd Main Course

Changing Order

Perdon / Desculpa / Lo Siento - Sorry / I apologise / I'm Sorry

puedo cambiar el plato - Can I change the plate / dish (ordered)

No Esta Caliente - It's cold

Esta Muy Caliente - It's very hot

Puedo Pedir por favor - Can I order please

podemos ver el menu por favor - can we see the menu please

Queremos pedir por favor - we want to order please

Me gustaría - I would like

Me Gusta - I like

yo quiero - I want ….

Para Mi - for me

Para Ella - for her

Lo Mismo - The same

Mas Pan - More Bread

Mas Agua - More water

Fresca - Fresh

Que Es - What is?

Jamon York - lunch ham

Jamon Serano - smoked ham

PAN Integral - Wholemeal Bread

Lo Siento tenemos que irnos pronto - sorry we have to leave soon

¿Qué pescado tienes hoy? - what fish do you have today

Restaurante Chino/Thai - Chinese/Thai Restaurant

Hervos Hervidos - Boiled Eggs

Hervos - Eggs

Hervo Cocido - cooked egg

Hervo Crudo - Raw Egg

huevos fritos - Fried Eggs

huevos cocidos - cooked eggs

cuanto es el extra - how much is the extra?

cuesta más - cost more?

Arroz Herbido - Boiled Rice

Tienes Arroz Hervido - do You have boiled rice

Mariscos - Seafood

Helado - Frozen

Steak Filete Torneda - Beef Steak

Mucho Jugo (WhoGo) - a lot of juice

termino medio - medium

salsa de pimienta - Pepper sauce

Fruteria - fruit shop

super mecado - supermarket

Naranja- Orange

Dandia - Water Melon

Fresa - Strawberry

Ceraza - cherry

Saltethon - Spainish style salami

Saltethon Fuet - Small salami

Salami is Italian

esta rica - it's delicious

que rico - What's tastey?

qué recomendarías - What would you recommend

No Esta Rico - It doesn't taste good

Salado - Salty

Sal - Salt

Pimiento - Pepper

Caliente - Hot

Frio - Cold

ICE

Puedo tener un poco de hielo - Can I have some ice please?

Desayuno - Breakfast

La Comidar - Lunch

La Cena - Dinner

So sorry to hear of your teacher passing away. Thank you very much for posting this information as I have begun making a list and will add your information to it. Yea!!!

 

[Robo]

It might be worth a thread on "What are the 'must try' dishes on each Camino route?".

Nice idea!

 

[Canche]

Sorry this week's video is so long, but hey, this is such an important topic!

For new Pilgrims, this is a basic guide to all the eating options......

Here's a chance to share your own food tips. Maybe those with different experiences could share tips on food shopping for communal cooking, food options for Vegetarians, and I'm sure 101 other 'vital' matters regarding food

You aren't the only one who gained weight on the Camino. I did, but probably more the beer than the food. Not too crazy about Spanish food and got tired of their lousy french fries.

 

[Canche]

Sorry this week's video is so long, but hey, this is such an important topic!

For new Pilgrims, this is a basic guide to all the eating options......

Here's a chance to share your own food tips. Maybe those with different experiences could share tips on food shopping for communal cooking, food options for Vegetarians, and I'm sure 101 other 'vital' matters regarding food

Bacon is tocino in Spanish. I am a native speaker but Spain Spanish is different than Latin American Spanish which is what I speak. Also there is no ”l” in paella. The double is always pronounced as a “y”

 

[Canche]

Sorry this week's video is so long, but hey, this is such an important topic!

For new Pilgrims, this is a basic guide to all the eating options......

Here's a chance to share your own food tips. Maybe those with different experiences could share tips on food shopping for communal cooking, food options for Vegetarians, and I'm sure 101 other 'vital' matters regarding food

I live in Latin America and am fluent in Spanish, and I don’t understand half of what is on the menu. Don’t feel bad. I kept contacting a friend who lived in Spain for 25 years to get a translation.

 

[Robo]

Bacon is tocino in Spanish. I am a native speaker but Spain Spanish is different than Latin American Spanish which is what I speak. Also there is no ”l” in paella. The double is always pronounced as a “y”

Yes, true. My pronunciation is awful. I'll try to remember the double L!
Though my Spanish Teacher, from Ponferrada, assured me Bacon is the same.
It seems to work.

 

[Canche]

Yes, true. My pronunciation is awful. I'll try to remember the double L!
Though my Spanish Teacher, from Ponferrada, assured me Bacon is the same.
It seems to work.

Yes, Spain Spanish is a language unto itself. Thanks for your posts.

 

[Frank Wortley]

Sorry this week's video is so long, but hey, this is such an important topic!

For new Pilgrims, this is a basic guide to all the eating options......

Here's a chance to share your own food tips. Maybe those with different experiences could share tips on food shopping for communal cooking, food options for Vegetarians, and I'm sure 101 other 'vital' matters regarding food

Hi Rob

Thanks for the video. I live in Gosford soon to move to Newcastle. Can you let me know where you live?
Frank

 

[Robo]

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