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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

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Season 3 Episode 312

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits Ayesha Al Obeidli, a talented chef who became the “Youngest Emirati Chef” at nine years old. Now thirteen, Ayesha prepares her favorite dish, Chicken Madrooba, with Loi. Then Ayesha’s sister, Hind Al Obeidli makes Chebab, a traditional Emirati pancake. In Greece, Loi serves up chicken with orzo & Greek pancakes.

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Feasting on an Emerald Beach
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Chef Maria Loi serves up a Mediterranean feast on the spectacular sandy beaches of Corfu.
Breakfast the Greek Way
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On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)
The Power of Flour
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Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas
Think Like a Greek, Cook Like a Greek
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Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.
Monemvasia - the Rock
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as “the rock.”
Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods
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In Athens, discover what it means to “eat like the ancient Greek Gods.”
The Land of Liquid Gold
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Chef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste
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Chef Maria Loi is inspired by Greece’s miracle ingredient, tomato paste.
Honey, Honey
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Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey.
The Magic of Crete
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Down By The Sea
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
Wood-Fired Feasts
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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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