Food

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.

Camel Magic

26m 46s

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits a camel farm in Al Ain to learn about the deep cultural significance of camel milk in Emirati history, and its nutritional benefits. Chef Sumaya Obaid joins Loi to create Sambusac with Lentils and a Fresh Herb Omelet, made with creamy camel milk. Back in Greece, Chef Loi makes her version of Sambusac.

Episodes

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    Abrahamic Family Spirit

    S3 E301 - 26m 46s

    Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, takes us to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, a place which embraces interfaith harmony. Loi visits author Hanan Sayed Worrell to learn about the multicultural culinary landscape of Abu Dhabi and to cook Fattet al Makdous, a special stuffed eggplant dish. Inspired by her travels, Loi creates delicious dishes back in Greece.

Schedule

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