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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Simple Elegance

Season 2 Episode 204

Chef Maria Loi brings us to the simply elegant Costa Navarino for a back-to-nature experience. Maria boards a boat with Chef Bertrand Valegeas where they make Marinated Tuna, before heading to the Mandarin Oriental to prepare Chicken with Okra. Back in New York, Maria shows us how to make dishes inspired by her travels, and the Mediterranean diet: Marinated Sea Bass, and Okra prepared two ways.

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Camel Magic
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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.
Rising Stars
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Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.
A Twist on Tradition
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Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
A Date with a Date in the Desert
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Chef Maria Loi meets with renowned chefs to make dishes with a Middle Eastern favorite, dates.
Culinary Cornerstones
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Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.
Arabian Nights
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Chef Maria Loi travels to the desert cooking delicious local dishes under the stars.
Coffee Culture
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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.
Vibrant Flavors
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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.
It’s All Green
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Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,
Tide to Table
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Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.
A Taste of Home
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Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
Cooking with Gold
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Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.
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