Gina lands in Cairo at dawn, follows her nose into a side street, and discovers that ful medames — Egypt’s ancient fava bean breakfast — might just be the most quietly magnificent thing she’s ever eaten before 8 a.m.
Europe
Burgundy Broke Me Open With a Spoon
Gina heads to the rolling vineyards of Burgundy, France, and finds a pot of boeuf bourguignon that makes her question every stew she’s ever made. Spoiler: she’s not mad — she’s inspired.
Rome Humbled Me With a Bowl of Pasta and Two Ingredients
Gina thought she knew pasta. Then she sat down in a tiny Roman trattoria, ordered something made with exactly two ingredients, and got the cooking lesson of her life.