Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets

Honey, Honey

Chef Maria Loi harnesses the power of nature's sweetest gift, honey. She travels to Strovies of Kissamos, in the mountains of Crete, to join Fragiskos Stathakis at his honey farm. While in Crete's capital city, Chania, Maria pays a visit to Yiannis Vranas at his traditional bakery, where he gives her a taste of Bougatsa (Custard Pie), Pita Kolokythi me Myzithra (Zucchini Pie), and Ryzogalo (Rice Pudding). Back in New York, Chef Loi makes a luscious Melopita, a show-stopping Greek Honey Cheesecake. Then her friend, Dr. Katherine Fleming, stops by the kitchen to make a traditional Ryzogalo (Rice Pudding).