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Think Like a Greek, Cook Like a Greek

Think Like a Greek, Cook Like a Greek

Season 1 Episode 111
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The Power of Flour

The Power of Flour

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Breakfast the Greek Way

Breakfast the Greek Way

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Feasting on an Emerald Beach

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Morning til Night

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Water, Sand, Sun

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Simple Elegance

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Ode to Capt. Vassilis

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Comfort Food the Naxian Way

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Naxian Paradise

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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Monemvasia - the Rock

Season 1 Episode 110

The town of Monemvasia, which has been carved out of a rock slope, is home to the Kalapothou family. Chef Loi joins three generations of women to bake a classic Greek bread called Ladenia and then learns how to make Traxana, made with stewed eggplant & peasant ‘pasta.’ Back at home, Maria is joined by her friend Christian Wistehuff where she bakes her easy version of Ladenia.

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