#sponsored by Sazon the Folk Cook; opinions are my own

The bros and I had the best afternoon in Chamartin, Madrid, Spain having a meal at the home of a stranger. Wait, what? You read that right! We walked into the home of a complete stranger this past Sunday and had an authentic, Spanish meal that she had prepared for the three of us.

I discovered Sazon the Folk Cook, an authentic experience for tourists considering what do with their time while in Madrid, Spain. This incredible excursion wasn’t any ordinary excursion: it was an afternoon filled with homemade food, good conversation in English and Spanish and most importantly – an authentic introduction into Spanish culture.

Could you personally imagine yourself sitting in a Spanish apartment, enjoying a glass of Rioja along with a three-course meal made with some of the freshest ingredients? If you’re unsure what an experience like this would be like for you and your family, check out two examples of these experiences here:

Eva’s Experience

Mila’s Experience

If you and your American family are heading to Spain, I recommend skipping out on the tour bus and instead diving into an authentic experience like Sazon the Folk Cook. Times are available throughout Spain, not just Madrid, so search their website for experiences wherever you’re heading in Spain.