Food on La Meseta beyond abysmal

[Perambulating Griffin]

I think all these phrases that put different countries at different levels are likely to be fraught. I can well imagine someone taking umbrage at being told their country is still developing while my country is developed, like theirs was not as mature or evolved.

Not to mention that the "developed" countries have massive areas where people struggle with existential threat to their well-being.

 

[Walkalong]

With all due respect, it’s not a problem.

Just part of what makes a camino the wonderful experience that is can be.

The OP seemed more than a little patronizing, with a touch of victim blaming.

I wonder if it isn’t a reflection on the new wave of the privileged, on a schedule, expecting to be catered to while disturbing the peace, leaving trash, tissue paper and excrement. To what end? A piece of paper? Bragging rights? Checking a box? Whining they’re ‘not feeling it’?

The Caminos are a great testament to the graciousness of those that tolerate and welcome us with kindness. They, and their villages, are not a problem.

 

[CWBuff]

Well... the "abysmal" and "3rd World Country" apparently just scored a Number 1 spot:

The World's Best Burger Is in... Spain

 

[Kirkie]

Sorry I don’t understand re chopsticks. What do you mean?

Forgive me. I used a word that may not be universally understood? What do you call the eating tools in the image?

 

[lalaone]

I think Kirkie is sharing a parable - "long spoons" or "long chopsticks" can both be used to communicate the message

Allegory of the long spoons - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[domigee]

you certainly would get more vegetables in Thailand and Vietnam

We can't have been to the same shops in Spain. What kind of vegetables couldn't you find???

 

[CWBuff]

I think Kirkie is sharing a parable - "long spoons" or "long chopsticks" can both be used to communicate the message

As long as its not "Longshanks"!!!!

 

[SabsP]

Another thought. I find it rather strange or peculiar ( for lack of a better word ) that some pilgrims feel so hesitant to ask a local person for some tips or general advise. Not only when it comes to food btw.
Even if the pilgrim has limited knowledge of Spanish there is mostly a local around who speaks English.
I remember a month ago when I was in Silleda that a pharmacist and I got into a conversation about Compeed and before I knew he gave me a suggestion about a good restaurant in Santiago.

So please for those who feel shy : don't be! Ask politely and you will be surprised! And yes, google maps is handy .

 

[Bob008]

We can't have been to the same shops in Spain. What kind of vegetables couldn't you find???

Well, tell us which pilgrim meals or restaurants along the Camino that serve dishes that consist of a heap of all kinds of sauteed vegetables in a big plate, which is ubiquitous in Thailand/Vietnam at few dollars? No, potatoes do not count.

 

[SabsP]

Well, tell us which pilgrim meals or restaurants along the Camino that serve dishes that consist of a heap of all kinds of sauteed vegetables in a big plate, which is ubiquitous in Thailand/Vietnam at few dollars? No, potatoes do not count.

Verduras a la plancha at Casa Barquiero in Negreira ( en route to Finisterre ) among many other places!

Or this one in Leon!

Carta – Restaurante Alfonso Valderas

restaurantevalderas.com

An example of the menu!

Puerros de Fresno de la Vega con salsa romesco y vinagreta
Verduras a la plancha
Etc etc...
Then again, aside from my first Camino in 2011, I never ate a menu del peregrino on other Caminos.

In Ourense : Maria Tapas.
Lots of veggies.

https://www.happycow.net/reviews/maria-tapas-ourense-250856