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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
The Power of Flour
Season 1
Episode 112
Chef Maria Loi visits the European Bread Museum to observe the practice of the time-honored art of bread decor. Maria is joined by a museum volunteer to prepare traditional fresh pasta known as Goglies. Chef Loi invites her friend Andriana Vamvakas into her kitchen to make a traditional sweet and savory Yiaourtopsomo (Yogurt Bread), and Macaroni me Yiaourti kai Feta (Pasta with Yogurt & Feta).
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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.