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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Honey, Honey
Season 1
Episode 106
Chef Maria Loi travels to Kissamos to join Fragiskos Stathakis at his honey farm. While in Crete’s capital city, Maria pays a visit to Giannis Vranas at his traditional bakery, where he gives her a taste of Bougatsa (Custard Pie), Pita Kolokythi me Myzithra (Zucchini Pie), and Ryzogalo (Rice Pudding). Back in New York, Chef Loi makes a luscious Melopita, a show-stopping Greek Honey Cheesecake.
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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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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 travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.