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    The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
            Comfort Food the Naxian Way
                
                    
                        
                            Season 2
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Episode 206
                        
                    
                
            
            
            This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos. Maria embraces the amazing local cuisine of the island to create a true Naxian feast with local chef, Yiannis Ikonomou. Together, they make a delicious Chicken Pie and Grilled Tuna Filet with Potato Salad. Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up some Naxian-inspired comfort foods.
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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 Maria Loi meets with renowned chefs to make dishes with a Middle Eastern favorite, dates.
        
        
     
    
                            
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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.
        
        
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    