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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
A Family Affair
Season 2
Episode 208
Chef Maria Loi takes us to Naxos, known for its beautiful villages, artisanal crafts and cuisine, and wonderful people. Maria introduces us to the Polykreti family, with whom she makes two special Naxian dishes: Cheese Bread and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Lamb. Back in her New York kitchen, Maria shares some easy adaptions of these Naxian treasures.
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Chef Maria Loi serves up a Mediterranean feast on the spectacular sandy beaches of Corfu.
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On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)
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Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas
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Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as “the rock.”
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In Athens, discover what it means to “eat like the ancient Greek Gods.”
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Chef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
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Chef Maria Loi is inspired by Greece’s miracle ingredient, tomato paste.
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Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey.
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
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Chef Maria Loi travels to the farmlands of Naxos to cook, drink and dance like the locals.