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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Water, Sand, Sun

Season 2 Episode 203

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese. Maria joins Chef Dimitris Karampampas to make classic Greek dishes: Mixed Bean Salad with Grilled Shrimp, and Smoked Branzino with Wild Greens and Fresh Tomatoes. Then Maria heads back to New York to prepare meals inspired by her travels, Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken and a Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Caper Tapenade.

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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.
Fresh From Farm to Sea
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Greece’s island where to make dishes for the home kitchen.
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