What A-R-E You Eating???

[scruffy1]

When we can afford it, the real stuff, jamon iberica, is a delight. How is it produced? Watch here to better appreciate the wonderfullness.

 

[nycwalking]

From SJPP to Santiago most pilgrims consume the equivalent of a small pig.

I once saw a truck filled with cute little piglets. Pobre sitos!

 

[Icacos]

Interesting. Thank you @scruffy1.

 

[Bala]

Bottom line, drink more wine. From bottles with corks, of course.

Seriously, though, I find how and where food comes from very interesting. Seems like today, far too many of us think it originates in take-out containers.

 

[t2andreo]

Scruffy is teasing all of us! Bad Scruffy!

 

[J F Gregory]

Bottom line, drink more wine. From bottles with corks, of course.

Seriously, though, I find how and where food comes from very interesting. Seems like today, far too many of us think it originates in take-out containers.

Like from 'Jack in the Box'

 

[Pelegrin]

From SJPP to Santiago most pilgrims consume the equivalent of a small pig.
!

Yes probably, but white pig (not ibérico).

 

[nycwalking]

Like from 'Jack in the Box'

They blew up Jack brought him back but never really put him back together again.

 

[Panama Francis]

There are only 5 foods available in all of northern Spain....potatoes, pork, bread, eggs and vino

 

[Former member 49149]

From SJPP to Santiago most pilgrims consume the equivalent of a small pig.

I once saw a truck filled with cute little piglets. Pobre sitos!

you made me laugh, a lot!

 

[Annie Little]

From SJPP to Santiago most pilgrims consume the equivalent of a small pig.

I once saw a truck filled with cute little piglets. Pobre sitos!

Yes I also saw a thre tiered truck full of pigs ! It was very sad and I did not eat meat after that

 

[GreatDane]

View attachment 38217 There were probably little piggies on this truck that I saw in Granon in 2014...

 

[Dorpie]

There are only 5 foods available in all of northern Spain....potatoes, pork, bread, eggs and vino

You forgot a "p". Pulpo!!!

 

[Pelegrin]

There are only 5 foods available in all of northern Spain....potatoes, pork, bread, eggs and vino

Maybe you say this from the pilgrim point of view, but the reality is that the main interest for people visiting Galicia from the rest of Spain is its gastronomy, especially seafood. Also remember pintxos and high gastronomy (many Michelin stars) in Basque Country, sidrerias in Asturias etc.

 

[stevov]

So this is the thing in northern Portugal...the famous/infamous francescina...kind of croque monsieur on steroids...its easier to say what's not in it...and of course the sauce has to include beer...they say you should try it at least once...having done so I think what they mean is you should try it once only...

 

[Curtis]

The video skipped the part where they brutally slaughter the innocent pigs.

Your friendly vegetarian pilgrim reporting in

 

[PastorCat]

For weeks, for me, it was tomatoes, olive oil and bread....and an apple. One quickly grows tired of pilgrim's menu's made mostly of rubbery fried meat.

 

[Kathy Jaudegis]

When we can afford it, the real stuff, jamon iberica, is a delight. How is it produced? Watch here to better appreciate the wonderfullness.

Thank you for posting. VERY interesting!

 

[Ryan Alexander]

There are only 5 foods available in all of northern Spain....potatoes, pork, bread, eggs and vino

You call that food. you forgot to mention prana/chi..

 

[mousehog]

When we can afford it, the real stuff, jamon iberica, is a delight. How is it produced? Watch here to better appreciate the wonderfullness.

Oh wow! That means I should find it possible to stick to Ketogenic diet while walking the Way. Thank you! Muchos Gracias.

 

[paleoirish]

When we can afford it, the real stuff, jamon iberica, is a delight. How is it produced? Watch here to better appreciate the wonderfullness.

Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed that. We once stayed on a farm in North Eastern Portugal whilst working locally for a few weeks and it was an area where the pigs ate chestnuts from the land along the village river banks. That ham was delicious too.

 

[Delphinoula]

Bottom line, drink more wine. From bottles with corks, of course.

Seriously, though, I find how and where food comes from very interesting. Seems like today, far too many of us think it originates in take-out containers.

Viola

About 80 km from Santiago

 

[nickymd1]

Oh wow! That means I should find it possible to stick to Ketogenic diet while walking the Way. Thank you! Muchos Gracias.

It is absolutely possible to walk the Camino keto if you avoid group meals that you don't cook yourself! It became one of my camino party tricks - cook the dinner so I could always know what's in it Add some bread or potatoes for everyone else and you're golden. Or you eat cold and hearty items form the grocery shops. That being said, I did raise my carb intake to 15%, as I was getting dizzy at times during the high intensity climbs & my body craved fresh foods so I was feeling the need for more vitamins + minerals on the way, and I aimed for a solid 25-30% protein every day just to be safe. Whether you stick to your macros or not, it's absolutely possible to do keto, paleo and intuitive eating on the Camino. Give the I.F. a skip though

 

[Stephen]

Yesterday in SJPdP three of us shared a platter of ham as a starter then I had a portion of duck with french fries and a small portion of tasty vegetable stew. Our meal came to €90, including a bottle of wine.
Tonight, in Valcarlos, we bought some bread, ham, cheese, tomatoes, olives, gherkins, wine, and a dozen eggs for less than €20.
It made a fine meal and we have the makings of a good breakfast in the morning before seeing how far we can get past Roncesvalles.