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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

The Land of Liquid Gold

Season 1 Episode 108

Chef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers and returns home to New York and teams up with friend and oilogist, David Neuman, to explore the rich beauty and history of this iconic staple of Greek cuisine. But before we get to learn how to properly “taste” the olive oil, Maria first prepares Elies Spastes (Greek-Style Tapenade) which has enough olives to feed an entire Greek island.

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Morning til Night
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Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the breathtaking and sustainable Costa Navarino.
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 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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