When Carmen Ruiz De Huidobro and I met, nine years ago at an event at the ranch, we instantly bonded over our shared love of Spanish culture. Carmen, who lives in Los Angeles but was born and raised in Madrid, is the founder of Españolita, a tour company that offers tours and retreats that helps guests immerse themselves in Spanish daily life and connect with the country’s beautiful natural landscape. While I have never taken one of Carmen’s tours myself, I have studied Spanish culture all my life as a way of understanding my family’s roots, and in college, I spent time studying in Sevilla. Within minutes of meeting, we were deep in discussion about Spanish culture, history, and, of course, food.