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What A-R-E You Eating???

scruffy1

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When we can afford it, the real stuff, jamon iberica, is a delight. How is it produced? Watch here to better appreciate the wonderfullness.
 
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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.
 
Bala said:
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.
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There are only 5 foods available in all of northern Spain....potatoes, pork, bread, eggs and vino
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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.
 
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...
 

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scruffy1 said:
When we can afford it, the real stuff, jamon iberica, is a delight. How is it produced? Watch here to better appreciate the wonderfullness.
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Oh wow! That means I should find it possible to stick to Ketogenic diet while walking the Way. Thank you! Muchos Gracias.
 
scruffy1 said:
When we can afford it, the real stuff, jamon iberica, is a delight. How is it produced? Watch here to better appreciate the wonderfullness.
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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.
 
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Bala said:
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.
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mousehog said:
Oh wow! That means I should find it possible to stick to Ketogenic diet while walking the Way. Thank you! Muchos Gracias.
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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
 
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.
 
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