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, 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
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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
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Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as "the rock. |
| Wed, Dec 3 | 8:00 P.M. |
Think Like A Greek, Cook Like A Greek
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Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica, with friends Anna Myrha and Panagiotis Sopiadis. |
| Thu, Dec 4 | 12:30 A.M. |
Think Like A Greek, Cook Like A Greek
NH Create (11.4)
Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica, with friends Anna Myrha and Panagiotis Sopiadis. |
| Sun, Dec 7 | 6:30 P.M. |
Think Like A Greek, Cook Like A Greek
NH Create (11.4)
Chef Maria Loi visits stunning Cape Sounio in Eastern Attica, with friends Anna Myrha and Panagiotis Sopiadis. |
| Wed, Dec 10 | 8:00 P.M. |
The Power of Flour
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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. |
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