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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
A Date with a Date in the Desert
Season 3
Episode 310
Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits the serene Al Ain Oasis to learn about the different types of dates grown there. Loi travels to the Grand Mercure to meet Chef Khaled Al Saadi where they make Croquettes with Dates & Feta. Chef Sushil Singh joins Loi to prepare a tasty, healthy, easy salad with dates. In Greece, Loi creates Feta-Date Parcels.
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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.
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Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.
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Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
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Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.
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Chef Maria Loi travels to the desert cooking delicious local dishes under the stars.
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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.
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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.
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Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,
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Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.
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Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.
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Chef Loi visits the Abrahamic Family House and learns about the culinary culture of Abu Dhabi.