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.

Sun, Oct 19	6:30 P.M.	Down by the Sea NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi takes us to the historic Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens to cook with the highly celebrated Chef Bertrand Valegeas.
Wed, Oct 22	8:00 P.M.	The Magic of Crete NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete, the largest island in Greece, to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Thu, Oct 23	12:30 A.M.	The Magic of Crete NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete, the largest island in Greece, to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Sat, Oct 25	7:30 A.M.	Culinary Cornerstones NH Explore (11.2) Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, delves into the world of Mandi, a beloved Emirati dish that combines rice, meat, and spices cooked over a pit.
Sun, Oct 26	6:30 P.M.	The Magic of Crete NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi travels to Crete, the largest island in Greece, to enjoy its flavorful cuisine.
Wed, Oct 29	8:00 P.M.	Honey, Honey NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature's sweetest gift, honey.
Thu, Oct 30	12:30 A.M.	Honey, Honey NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature's sweetest gift, honey.
Sat, Nov 1	7:30 A.M.	A Date with a Date in the Desert NH Explore (11.2) Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits the serene Al Ain Oasis to learn about the different types of dates grown there.
Sun, Nov 2	6:30 P.M.	Honey, Honey NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature's sweetest gift, honey.
Wed, Nov 5	8:00 P.M.	The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi heads to the Papantoniou Museum in beautiful Nafplio, where she speaks with Ioanna Papantoniou, about her life as a stage production designer and the history of Greece's miracle ingredient, tomato paste.
Thu, Nov 6	12:30 A.M.	The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi heads to the Papantoniou Museum in beautiful Nafplio, where she speaks with Ioanna Papantoniou, about her life as a stage production designer and the history of Greece's miracle ingredient, tomato paste.
Sat, Nov 8	7:30 A.M.	A Twist On Tradition NH Explore (11.2) Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits Chef Mariam Al Mansoori, known for blending traditional Emirati recipes with international flavors.
Sun, Nov 9	6:30 P.M.	The Miracle Ingredient: Tomato Paste NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi heads to the Papantoniou Museum in beautiful Nafplio, where she speaks with Ioanna Papantoniou, about her life as a stage production designer and the history of Greece's miracle ingredient, tomato paste.
Wed, Nov 12	8:00 P.M.	The Land of Liquid Gold NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi dives into the land of liquid gold, visiting olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
Thu, Nov 13	12:30 A.M.	The Land of Liquid Gold NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi dives into the land of liquid gold, visiting olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
Sat, Nov 15	7:30 A.M.	Rising Stars NH Explore (11.2) Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, visits Ayesha Al Obeidli, a talented chef who became the "Youngest Emirati Chef" at nine years old.
Sun, Nov 16	6:30 P.M.	The Land of Liquid Gold NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi dives into the land of liquid gold, visiting olive groves and olive oil producers from Crete to Sparta.
Wed, Nov 19	8:00 P.M.	Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods NH Create (11.4) Greece's historic capital, Athens, is the setting for a delicious journey demonstrating what it means to "eat like the ancient Greek Gods.
Thu, Nov 20	12:30 A.M.	Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods NH Create (11.4) Greece's historic capital, Athens, is the setting for a delicious journey demonstrating what it means to "eat like the ancient Greek Gods.
Sat, Nov 22	7:30 A.M.	Camel Magic NH Explore (11.2) 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.
Sun, Nov 23	6:30 P.M.	Eat Like Ancient Greek Gods NH Create (11.4) Greece's historic capital, Athens, is the setting for a delicious journey demonstrating what it means to "eat like the ancient Greek Gods.
Wed, Nov 26	8:00 P.M.	Monemvasia - The Rock NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as "the rock.
Thu, Nov 27	12:30 A.M.	Monemvasia - The Rock NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as "the rock.
Sun, Nov 30	6:30 P.M.	Monemvasia - The Rock NH Create (11.4) Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as "the rock.