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.

Sat, Jul 20 2:30 P.M. Feasting On An Emerald Beach     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Jul 27 2:30 P.M. Morning Til Night     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Aug 1 7:00 P.M. In The Shadow of the Acropolis     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi, brings us to the rooftop of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne, located in the heart of Athens and in the shadow of the Acropolis.

Fri, Aug 2 1:00 A.M. In The Shadow of the Acropolis     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi, brings us to the rooftop of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne, located in the heart of Athens and in the shadow of the Acropolis.

Sat, Aug 3 2:30 P.M. Water, Sand, Sun     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Aug 8 7:00 P.M. Fresh from Farm to Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi travels to Greece's second largest island, Evia, where she makes Kritharaki me Manitaria (Orzo with Mushrooms) with mushrooms cultivated at a local farm.

Fri, Aug 9 1:00 A.M. Fresh from Farm to Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi travels to Greece's second largest island, Evia, where she makes Kritharaki me Manitaria (Orzo with Mushrooms) with mushrooms cultivated at a local farm.

Sat, Aug 10 2:30 P.M. Simple Elegance     NHPBS (11.1)

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, Aug 15 7:00 P.M. Wood-Fired Feasts     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi travels to the farmlands of Naxos Island where she cooks, drinks, and dances like the locals do.

Fri, Aug 16 1:00 A.M. Wood-Fired Feasts     NH Create (11.4)

Chef Maria Loi travels to the farmlands of Naxos Island where she cooks, drinks, and dances like the locals do.

Sat, Aug 17 2:30 P.M. Ode to Capt. Vassilis     NHPBS (11.1)

Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis.

Thu, Aug 22 7:00 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.

Fri, Aug 23 1:00 A.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.

Sat, Aug 24 2:30 P.M. Comfort Food The Naxian Way     NHPBS (11.1)

This week, Chef Maria Loi heads to the crown jewel of the Cycladic islands, Naxos.

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