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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
The Magic of Crete
Season 1
Episode 105
Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete to meet with Chef Giannis Baxevanis, who makes a Lavraki Gemisto (Stuffed Branzino) while Chef Poppy Kourkoutaki demonstrates a variation on the traditional way of making Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves). Chef Loi puts a unique twist on traditional stuffed grape leaves and seafood expert, Øyvind Ihle, stops by to enjoy Kranios Rolo (Greek Stone Bass Roulade).
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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.
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Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.
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Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
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Chef Maria Loi meets with renowned chefs to make dishes with a Middle Eastern favorite, dates.
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Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.
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Chef Maria Loi travels to the desert cooking delicious local dishes under the stars.
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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.
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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.
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Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,
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Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.
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Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.