About The Spain Edit
Hi — I’m an American married to a Spaniard from Madrid, and I started The Spain Edit as a way to bring more of Spain into our life here in the U.S.
Learning Spanish (All Over Again)
I started learning Spanish years ago—classes, apps, mostly Latin American Spanish. I thought I was doing pretty well. Then I met my husband… and realized I could barely understand half of what he and his friends were saying. Different slang, different grammar, a completely different rhythm. It was a crash course in Peninsular Spanish, and honestly? Humbling.
Over time, I adjusted. Now I can follow family conversations, even if I still use words they find weird. But that process—learning to shift between what I studied and what people actually say—has shaped how I think about language.
What I’m Learning About Spain
We spend time in Spain regularly, and even now, I’m still learning. Spain isn’t just paella and flamenco (and for the record, paella’s from Valencia). Every region has its own history, customs, and food. There are details you’d never pick up as a tourist—like how people actually eat, talk, and live.
The more time I’ve spent there, the more I’ve realized how much of Spain doesn’t make it into travel guides. And how much of it can be part of everyday life, even here in the U.S.
Why This Blog Exists
The Spain Edit is a way to share all of it—what I’m learning, what’s useful, what’s just fun. It’s not a how-to guide or a checklist. It’s more like: here’s what I’ve found that works.
Whether that’s how to find actual Spanish ingredients in the U.S., which language-learning methods helped me survive Spanish family dinners, or what parts of Spanish culture don’t really translate.
What You’ll Find Here
- Spanish recipes that actually work in American kitchens
- Madrid tips from a non-touristy perspective
- Language-learning wins (and mistakes)
- Everyday cultural details I wish I’d known earlier
- Food, wine, and product recs that are worth the import cost
Welcome to The Spain Edit. Hope you find something here you didn’t know you needed.