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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Athens Reinvented
Season 2
Episode 213
Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. Maria meets with Chef Christos Bouboulis to make a Spit Roasted Lamb. And later, under the light of the Acropolis, she joins Chef Thodoris Afentakis to make a delicious Celery Root Soup. Back in New York, Maria creates simple and tasty dishes inspired by her travels: Lamb Souvlaki and Roasted Cauliflower Soup.
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Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the breathtaking and sustainable Costa Navarino.

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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.