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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Coffee Culture
Season 3
Episode 307
Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, learns about the Middle East’s rich coffee culture and traditions. In Qasr Al Hosn, a coffee expert explains the cultural significance of Gahwa, traditional Emirati coffee, and how it is prepared. Loi joins Chef Sumaya Obaid at Al Fanar Restaurant for some early morning Emirati classics. In Greece, Loi makes a Greek-style coffee cake.
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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 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.
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Chef Loi visits the Abrahamic Family House and learns about the culinary culture of Abu Dhabi.