‎The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets - Apple TV

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

Chef Maria Loi of acclaimed NYC restaurant Loi Estiatorio shares thousands of years of knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine as she goes island-hopping across Greece and serves up the secret to making some of the region's most classic dishes. See living proof of why Mediterranean cuisine is not only the healthiest in the world, but a key ingredient to longevity--one healthy bite at a time.

2022 · 27m

Starring Maria Loi

EPISODE 1

In the Shadow of the Acropolis

Chef Maria Loi joins Michelin starred chef Asterios Koustoudis at the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne, located in the heart of Athens, to prepare Mediterranean classics with a twist: Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Salad) and Spanakoryzo (Spinach Rice). Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up Melitzanovarkoules (Eggplant Boats), and a Soupa Spanakoryzo (Spinach and Rice Soup).
EPISODE 2

Fresh From Farm to Sea

Chef Maria Loi travels to Greece’s second largest island, Evia, and makes Kritharaki me Manitaria (Orzo with Mushrooms. Then it’s off to Naxos Island where the Governor helps her prepare a delicious Salatouri (Naxian Skate Fish Salad). Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up some easy Naxian dishes adapted for the home kitchen.
EPISODE 3

Wood-Fired Feasts

Chef Maria Loi travels to Naxos Island where she cooks, drinks and dances like the locals do. With Iouliani Polykreti, they prepare Katsikaki me Patates (Roasted Goat with Naxian Potatoes) and Gemista (Stuffed Vegetables). Back in New York she makes two easy vegetarian dishes: Patates Lemonates (Roasted Lemon Potatoes) and Naxos-inspired Gemista tis Tembelas (Lazy Chef’s Stuffed Vegetables).
EPISODE 4

Down By The Sea

Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens to cook with the celebrated Chef Bertrand Valegeas. Inspired by the fresh seafood, they prepare Tsipoura sti Ladokola (Sea Bream in Parchment Paper) and Karavides me Kritharaki (Langoustine with Orzo). Back in New York City, Maria makes some Athens-inspired recipes: Crispy-Skin Salmon and Shrimp with Orzo.
EPISODE 5

The Magic of Crete

Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete, the largest island in Greece. Maria and world-renowned Chef Giannis Baxevanis make a Lavraki Gemisto (Stuffed Branzino), while Chef Poppy Kurultai demonstrates a variation on the traditional way of making Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves And New York seafood expert Øyvind Ihle stops by to enjoy Chef Loi’s Greek Stone Bass filet stuffed with vegetables.
EPISODE 6

Honey, Honey

Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature’s sweetest gift, honey. Maria travels to the mountainous Strovies of Kissamos to join Fragiskos Stathakis at his honey farm. In the city, Yiannis Vranas shares Bougatsa (Custard Pie), Pita Kolokythi me Myzithra (Zucchini Pie), and Ryzogalo (Rice Pudding). In New York, Maria makes a luscious Greek Honey Cheesecake, and a traditional rice pudding.

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