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I don't think that it will be difficult to find foods without fish/seafood.I'd love to try some regional dishes that are never made of fish/seafood but perhaps that's a tall order!
If you plan to stay at albergues I would avoid signing up for "La cena" the dinner as it is served to multiple people and one often doesn't know what is going to be served. Rather I would find a restaurant or cafe and order from the menu so you know what you are getting. I'm so sorry about traveling without an Epi-pen.Hello! I have multiple food allergies. Some ingredients (tomatoes, green beans, oranges, eggplant/aubergine) it’s okay to pick out but eat the rest of the dish. Some I avoid altogether (soy, beans). But I have life–threatening reactions to ALL fish and seafood.
I won’t have an Epi–pen on me (it’s been unavailable in Asia since they jacked up the prices years ago) though I carry anti–histamine. I’ve navigated serious food allergies my whole life all over the world so am used to it but do want to enjoy what I can on my first visit to Spain!
I will of course learn key Spanish phrases for ordering food, but I’d appreciate it if anyone can share any food tips along the CF? What to enjoy, what to watch out for (I hear tuna is put in everything!).
I do best with fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, chicken, some dairy, and meat without preservatives (though I’m sure I’ll have jamon and pancetta now and then). Thanks so much!
Also...bring your prescription. Medications are much less expensive in Spain than in the US. Maybe that will be your discovery as well.If you plan to stay at albergues I would avoid signing up for "La cena" the dinner as it is served to multiple people and one often doesn't know what is going to be served. Rather I would find a restaurant or cafe and order from the menu so you know what you are getting. I'm so sorry about traveling without an Epi-pen.
Buen Camino.
I don't necessarily agree with this advice. When I cook with or for pilgrims at the albergue, I always ask about food restrictions and have made various meals that were vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. by working with the pilgrim. If you want to eat with others, ask what is possible after explaining your food allergies. If they say it is not possible, then you can make a different choice.If you plan to stay at albergues I would avoid signing up for "La cena" the dinner as it is served to multiple people and one often doesn't know what is going to be served. Rather I would find a restaurant or cafe and order from the menu so you know what you are getting. I'm so sorry about traveling without an Epi-pen.
Buen Camino.
I'm sure you are aware that it is more than ordering something you can eat and avoiding the things you are allergic to....real allergies can be triggered if the same knife or counter or spoon is used from something to another ( fish and mushrooms are everywhere! ) The cooks should be alerted to take care in prep. I always ask for help and defer to whatever is easiest for them to prepare. I've seen too many pilgrims demanding all kinds of alterations to an existing menu item...which may well be prepped ahead and hard to create without the allergen. We just smile, let them know, ask for help and smile some more...it worksThank you all SO much for this valuable advice! @KJFSophie your card is brilliant! I love that it has pictures too, and I can completely imagine the lovely helpful response you've had to it! I shall create one for myself, thank you.
I'm from the UK but haven't lived there for a decade so I have no idea of previous epi–pen prescriptions (my GP's office isn't even there any more). I have to see if my mother's doctor here can write me one, though I'm not sure Spain will honour a prescription from Bangladesh
I'm very vigilant (more so after an anaphylactic shock), so if there's any risk of fish/seafood being in the dish, I'll stay clear and have things I can clearly trust – olives, cheese, nuts, bread, etc, all of which will be good supply there.
I'd love to try some regional dishes that are never made of fish/seafood but perhaps that's a tall order!
Thank you all again.
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