Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

THE LIFE OF LOI: MEDITERRANEAN SECRETS critic, hosted by critically acclaimed chef Maria Loi, shares thousands of years of knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine as she takes viewers island hopping across Greece and serves up the secret to making some of the region's most classic dishes. From the Athens rooftop of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne that overlooks the Acropolis, to a boat moored in the Aegean sea just off Naxos island, to a mushroom farm on Evia island, Maria gives viewers a personal tour of her home country as only Maria knows how to do.

Wed, Dec 10 8:00 P.M. The Power of Flour     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the beautiful Greek town of Varnavas, where she visits the European Bread Museum to observe the president of the museum, Milea Pappa, and Athanasia Brisini practicing the time-honored art of bread decor.

Thu, Dec 11 12:30 A.M. The Power of Flour     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the beautiful Greek town of Varnavas, where she visits the European Bread Museum to observe the president of the museum, Milea Pappa, and Athanasia Brisini practicing the time-honored art of bread decor.

Sat, Dec 13 3:00 P.M. Abrahamic Family Spirit     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Sun, Dec 14 6:30 P.M. The Power of Flour     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi demonstrates the power of flour in the beautiful Greek town of Varnavas, where she visits the European Bread Museum to observe the president of the museum, Milea Pappa, and Athanasia Brisini practicing the time-honored art of bread decor.

Wed, Dec 17 8:00 P.M. Breakfast The Greek Way     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi shows us her Cretan start to the morning, soaking up the sun and sea as she sips on Ellinikos Kafes, traditional Greek coffee, and pastries.

Thu, Dec 18 12:30 A.M. Breakfast The Greek Way     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi shows us her Cretan start to the morning, soaking up the sun and sea as she sips on Ellinikos Kafes, traditional Greek coffee, and pastries.

Sat, Dec 20 3:00 P.M. Cooking with Gold     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, joins Tala Hammash at NYU Abu Dhabi to explore some of the innovative Middle Eastern appetizers made with olive oil.

Sun, Dec 21 6:30 P.M. Breakfast The Greek Way     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi shows us her Cretan start to the morning, soaking up the sun and sea as she sips on Ellinikos Kafes, traditional Greek coffee, and pastries.

Wed, Dec 24 8:00 P.M. Feasting On An Emerald Beach     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu.

Thu, Dec 25 12:30 A.M. Feasting On An Emerald Beach     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu.

Sat, Dec 27 3:00 P.M. A Taste of Home     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, explores the similarities between Greek and Emirati cuisine.

Sun, Dec 28 6:30 P.M. Feasting On An Emerald Beach     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi introduces us to the magical island of Corfu.

Wed, Dec 31 8:00 P.M. Morning Til Night     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino.

Thu, Jan 1 12:30 A.M. Morning Til Night     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino.

Sat, Jan 3 3:00 P.M. Tide to Table     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits a bustling fish market to learn about some of the diverse local fish.

Sun, Jan 4 6:30 P.M. Morning Til Night     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi takes us to the breathtaking and sustainable destination of Costa Navarino.

Wed, Jan 7 8:00 P.M. Water, Sand, Sun     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

Thu, Jan 8 12:30 A.M. Water, Sand, Sun     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

Sat, Jan 10 3:00 P.M. It's All Green     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, shops at the bustling Mina Fruits and Vegetables Market in Abu Dhabi with Nada Elbarshoumi.

Sun, Jan 11 6:30 P.M. Water, Sand, Sun     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

Wed, Jan 14 8:00 P.M. Simple Elegance     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment.

Thu, Jan 15 12:30 A.M. Simple Elegance     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment.

Sat, Jan 17 3:00 P.M. Vibrant Flavors     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, dives into the vibrant flavors of the Emirates with local chef, Abu Halab, who prepares one of his signature dishes, Kamoon Tower, and a quick Baba Ganoush.

Sun, Jan 18 6:30 P.M. Simple Elegance     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment.


Watch Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets - Clips, Episodes & Previews


Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets By Episode



NHPBS Over-the-Air Broadcast

WENH-TV Ch. 11 Durham

WLED-TV Ch. 48 Littleton

WEKW-TV Ch. 18 Keene

W50DP-D Ch. 50 Hanover

W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg

Cable and Satellite Channels


NHPBS Five Channels

NHPBS - 11.1

Explore - 11.2

World - 11.3

Create - 11.4

Kids - 11.5

All of our channels and NHK World Japan are streaming LIVE ONLINE and on the PBS App, available on most devices.

Learn More


 

Community Impact

NHPBS NHPBS Passport Passport

The Great Escaper | The Great Escaper
Great Performances | Tiler Peck: Suspending Time
Austin City Limits | Austin City Limits Celebrates Antone's & The Blues
Antiques Roadshow | Pretty or Pretty Ugly?
The Caverns Sessions | The SteelDrivers
Kanenon:we - Original Seeds | Kanenon:we - Original Seeds
Secrets of the Dead | Chasing the Plague
Nature | WILLOW: Diary of a Mountain Lion
The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special | The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special
Being Texan: A Texas Monthly Special | Being Texan: A Texas Monthly Special
NOVA | Human: Building Empires
American Masters | Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore [ASL]
Art & Science Collide | Art & Science Collide
King of Them All: The Story of King Records | King of Them All
The Gold | Episode 5
Big Cats 24/7 | Succession
Maigret | Episode 1: The Lazy Burglar, Part 1
Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan | Reclaiming Peru's Glaciers
Rick Steves' Europe | Iceland's Reykjavík and the Golden Circle
Brian and Maggie | Episode 2
VOCES: Omara - Cuba's Legendary Diva | Omara - Cuba's Legendary Diva
Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard | Cast Iron
Hispanic Heritage Awards | 38th Hispanic Heritage Awards
Cook's Country | Bar Snacks, Perfected
I AM disABLEd | I AM disABLEd
Moving Together | Moving Together
Jeffrey's Journey | Jeffrey's Journey
Stroke: The Circle of Healing | Stroke: The Circle of Healing
America's Test Kitchen | Make-Ahead Masterclass
American Experience | The Presidents: FDR (Part 2)
POV | The Age of Water
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect | Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs | Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUs
Make A Circle | Make A Circle
Unforgotten | Episode 2