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Season 3 Episode 302
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Abrahamic Family Spirit

Season 3 Episode 301

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, takes us to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, a place which embraces interfaith harmony. Loi visits author Hanan Sayed Worrell to learn about the multicultural culinary landscape of Abu Dhabi and to cook Fattet al Makdous, a special stuffed eggplant dish. Inspired by her travels, Loi creates delicious dishes back in Greece.

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Feasting on an Emerald Beach
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Chef Maria Loi serves up a Mediterranean feast on the spectacular sandy beaches of Corfu.
Breakfast the Greek Way
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On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)
The Power of Flour
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Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas
Think Like a Greek, Cook Like a Greek
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Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.
Monemvasia - the Rock
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as “the rock.”
Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods
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In Athens, discover what it means to “eat like the ancient Greek Gods.”
The Land of Liquid Gold
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Chef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste
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Chef Maria Loi is inspired by Greece’s miracle ingredient, tomato paste.
Honey, Honey
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Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey.
The Magic of Crete
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Down By The Sea
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
Wood-Fired Feasts
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Chef Maria Loi travels to the farmlands of Naxos to cook, drink and dance like the locals.
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