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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods
Season 1
Episode 109
Inspired by her visit to the Keratsini fish market in Athens’ port city, Piraeus, Chef Maria Loi, and restauranteur Chrysoula Ypsilanti prepare Sardeles me Elies (Sardines with Olives) and Tyropitakia (Cheese Pies). Back in her kitchen, Chef Loi whips up Tyropita tis Tembelas (Lazy Chef’s Cheese Pie) and invites her friend Christian Wistehuff over to eat Lavraki me Elies (Branzino with Olives).
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Chef Maria Loi boards a boat in Costa Navarino to make Marinated Tuna with local produce.
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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some classic Greek dishes on the beach in Costa Navarino.
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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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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.