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Food and Drink of the Way!

John R McLean

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Last: 2023 Camino Primitivo, Muxia, Finisterre
As we continue to accumulate more information for us pilgrims, I was thinking about how cool it would be to include the foods of each of each region. Imagine supporting and enjoying the local foods by town or region. Or seasonal specialties that we travelling pilgrims could sample along the way. Cheeses, cured meats, fruits vegetables or specific dishes and styles of cooking. We could eat those "must try" foods all the way to Santiago, Rome, Jerusalem etc. Let's eat!
 
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You reminded me of this Easter treat that blew me away in spain. “Torrijas’ or a spanish bread pudding or Spanish (not French) toast.
It’s so sweet and I really overindulged the first time I spent Easter in spain. Sweet tooth ....mmmmmm

I’ve just taken a copy from internet. So many recipes there to choose from.
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This may look unappealing, but it was divine food! Portuguese Coastal Route, eaten in a darling cafe, outside, next to rushing water, in a jewel box of a town (name will come; I have quarantine brain) May 2017
 

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This may look unappealing, but it was divine food! Portuguese Coastal Route, eaten in a darling cafe, outside, next to rushing water, in a jewel box of a town (name will come; I have quarantine brain) May 2017
Ah yes the Padrons and Sardines!
 
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The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
As we continue to accumulate more information for us pilgrims, I was thinking about how cool it would be to include the foods of each of each region. Imagine supporting and enjoying the local foods by town or region. Or seasonal specialties that we travelling pilgrims could sample along the way. Cheeses, cured meats, fruits vegetables or specific dishes and styles of cooking. We could eat those "must try" foods all the way to Santiago, Rome, Jerusalem etc. Let's eat!
It has to be Pulpo a Feria for me - my Camino isn’t in gear until I’ve had my first racion in Galicia!
Some local dry white wine to wash it down ideally...
Buen provecho!
 
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Calamari in Portugal - completely ruined me for Calamari back in my landlocked home.
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I hear ya! We ordered calamari in Portugal many times...the rings, chiperones, and baby squids cooked in various sauces. I loved it all, but by the time we made it across the border I'd finally had enough. 😛
 
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You reminded me of this Easter treat that blew me away in spain. “Torrijas’ or a spanish bread pudding or Spanish (not French) toast.
It’s so sweet and I really overindulged the first time I spent Easter in spain. Sweet tooth ....mmmmmm

I’ve just taken a copy from internet. So many recipes there to choose from.
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Definitely one of my favorites
 
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Cerveceria rua Bella, great pizza and the grande of all beer steins.
 
The Morcilla in the square outside Burgos Cathedral, the fish, especially Merluza, (Hake), in Galicia and the Cidre.
 

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Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

€149,-
As we continue to accumulate more information for us pilgrims, I was thinking about how cool it would be to include the foods of each of each region. Imagine supporting and enjoying the local foods by town or region. Or seasonal specialties that we travelling pilgrims could sample along the way. Cheeses, cured meats, fruits vegetables or specific dishes and styles of cooking. We could eat those "must try" foods all the way to Santiago, Rome, Jerusalem etc. Let's eat!
I call the Camino my “eat and drink as much as you like and still lose weight” diet. It has served me well for two decades.

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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
As we continue to accumulate more information for us pilgrims, I was thinking about how cool it would be to include the foods of each of each region. Imagine supporting and enjoying the local foods by town or region. Or seasonal specialties that we travelling pilgrims could sample along the way. Cheeses, cured meats, fruits vegetables or specific dishes and styles of cooking. We could eat those "must try" foods all the way to Santiago, Rome, Jerusalem etc. Let's eat!

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Let's talk about croissants on the Le Puy because let me tell you, my love for laminated dough was blissed out in France. Nothing better than a dark, crusty croissant fresh from zee boulangerie to get me going in the morning.

....Never happier or more secure than when I had a fresh baguette stuffed in my backpack.

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I call the Camino my “eat and drink as much as you like and still lose weight” diet. It has served me well for two decades.

Much as I am sad that my yearly ‘workout’ was not possible last year and nor will it be possible this year or maybe next year, I am more sad for all the establishments that are suffering. I live in Australia where things are relatively brighter (although lots of people such as performance artists are affected).View attachment 91817


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Heavens !!! Yum yum yum.
I like your diet but I find it’s just too hard to keep the weight off on return .... (without the full day walk to burn the energy - so it’s a yo yo for me )
 
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.

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