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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Breakfast the Greek Way
Season 1
Episode 113
Chef Maria Loi shows us her Cretan start to the day, soaking up the sun and sea as she sips on Ellinikos Kafes, traditional Greek coffee, and pastries. On Naxos, Maria joins Governor Ioannis Margaritis to make a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato). Back in New York, she prepares a hearty breakfast “the Greek way,” which includes Baklava Sticks, Cheese Sticks and Eggs in Tomato Sauce.
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Chef Maria Loi serves up a Mediterranean feast on the spectacular sandy beaches of Corfu.

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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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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.