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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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Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
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Chef Maria Loi travels to the farmlands of Naxos to cook, drink and dance like the locals.
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Greece’s island where to make dishes for the home kitchen.
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In the shadow of the Acropolis, Chef Maria Loi prepares Mediterranean classics.