The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Usher in the new year, and your health with a brand new 13 part National Public television series, The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets, with chef, Maria Loi, of the critically acclaimed restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, in Manhattan. Known as the Julia Child of Greece, Maria shares thousands of years of knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine as she takes us island hopping across Greece.

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Episode 106, Season 1
Honey, Honey

Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey.

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Episode 105, Season 1
The Magic of Crete

Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.

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Episode 109, Season 1
Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods

In Athens, discover what it means to “eat like the ancient Greek Gods.”

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Episode 107, Season 1
The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste

Chef Maria Loi is inspired by Greece’s miracle ingredient, tomato paste.

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Episode 103, Season 1
Wood-Fired Feasts

Chef Maria Loi travels to the farmlands of Naxos to cook, drink and dance like the locals.

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Episode 110, Season 1
Monemvasia - the Rock

Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as “the rock.”

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Episode 104, Season 1
Down By The Sea

Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.

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Episode 108, Season 1
The Land of Liquid Gold

Chef Maria Loi visits olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.

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Episode 102, Season 1
Fresh From Farm to Sea

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

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Episode 101, Season 1
In the Shadow of the Acropolis

In the shadow of the Acropolis, Chef Maria Loi prepares Mediterranean classics.

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Episode 112, Season 1
The Power of Flour

Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas

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Episode 111, Season 1
Think Like a Greek, Cook Like a Greek

Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.

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Episode 113, Season 1
Breakfast the Greek Way

On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)

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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

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