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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Water, Sand, Sun

Season 2 Episode 203 | 26m 46s

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.

Aired: 04/26/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
A Twist on Tradition
Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
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Down By The Sea
Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens.
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Camel Magic
Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.
Episode: S3 E313 | 26:46
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Rising Stars
Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.
Episode: S3 E312 | 26:46
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
A Twist on Tradition
Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.
Episode: S3 E311 | 26:47
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Tide to Table
Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.
Episode: S3 E304 | 26:46
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It’s All Green
Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,
Episode: S3 E305 | 26:46
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A Taste of Home
Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
Episode: S3 E303 | 26:46
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Cooking with Gold
Chef Loi showcases Middle Eastern dishes that highlight her liquid gold – olive oil.
Episode: S3 E302 | 26:46
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Abrahamic Family Spirit
Chef Loi visits the Abrahamic Family House and learns about the culinary culture of Abu Dhabi.
Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Vibrant Flavors
Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.
Episode: S3 E306 | 26:46
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Coffee Culture
Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.
Episode: S3 E307 | 25:46