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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Comfort Food the Naxian Way
Season 2
Episode 206
This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos. Maria embraces the amazing local cuisine of the island to create a true Naxian feast with local chef, Yiannis Ikonomou. Together, they make a delicious Chicken Pie and Grilled Tuna Filet with Potato Salad. Back in New York, Chef Loi serves up some Naxian-inspired comfort foods.
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Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece, to cook hearty local cuisine.
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Chef Maria Loi shares the unknown side to the popular tourist destination that is Mykonos.
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In Naxos, Chef Maria Loi introduces us to a multigenerational family and their recipes.
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Chef Maria Loi takes us back to Naxos to show us some hidden treasures and local cuisine.
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Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino to learn about the legacy of Capt. Vassilis.
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Chef Maria Loi boards a boat in Costa Navarino to make Marinated Tuna with local produce.
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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some classic Greek dishes on the beach in Costa Navarino.
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Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the breathtaking and sustainable Costa Navarino.
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Chef Maria Loi serves up a Mediterranean feast on the spectacular sandy beaches of Corfu.
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On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato)
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Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the Greek town of Varnavas
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Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica.