Your hosts in Spain - Denise and Kevin

About Us

Denise and Kevin 'Rambo' Fitzgerald love to travel, eat and cook. They find joy in immersing themselves in local culture and learning about the lives and interests of the residents.

Denise lived in San Sebastian in the Basque Country and in Madrid where she attended the Complutense University of Madrid. It was there that she fell in love with the language and culture of Spain.

"I always felt so comfortable here and I knew that someday I would return to Spain."

Rambo has traveled the United States for his work in the film industry. It has also taken him around the world. He has shot on location from Japan to Mexico to Morocco and beyond.

Together the duo gained experience by running and hosting tours for a friend at an Italian cooking school. In fact, it was in Tuscany that Rambo first learned how to cook. That trip started his own culinary journey which is why he wants to help others experience a country through it's food. "I had no interest in cooking before. But once I learned how to make my own great tasting food, I was hooked."

Back in Los Angeles, Sunday suppers with friends and big family gatherings always start and end in the kitchen. Rambo is famous for his baked goods and naturally leavened breads. Denise is known for her home cooked meals which feature fresh produce from her organic vegetable garden. They are very involved with the concept of local, seasonal, fresh, slow food and chose the Basque Country as their second home because of the similar culinary emphasis.

The happy couple now split their time between California and seaside town of Hondarribia. Cook Drink Eat Spain evolved out of their desire to share their passion for the Basque Country with their friends and family. "It was an easy decision to chose Hondarribia as the home base for this next chapter of our life. The location is beautiful, the people are warm and friendly, and the food and wine are superb. We'd love to share it with you too."
Please join us. (Perhaps after dinner, while sampling a glass of Rioja wine, Rambo will share how he got his nickname.)

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