My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

The World's Most Famous Olive

Wed, Oct 4, 201726 mins

Diane visits Laconia, where the famous Kalamata olive is cultivated, to follow the famous olive from harvest to table. After a chilly day of collecting, scoring, and processing the ripened fruits, Diane heads to the kitchen to whip up an olive feast. Find out how olives can transform any meal into a masterpiece.

Episode 2

Flavors of Longevity - Ikaria

26 mins

Diane travels to her family's native island of Ikaria, where locals are 10 times more likely to live to one hundred than Americans. Diane's young 85-year-old neighbors share a lesson in making wild herb teas; a beekeeper reveals the honey that is one of the secrets to Ikarians' renowned longevity. Enjoy the deliciously simple and wonderfully healthy cuisine of Ikaria.

Episode 3

Ancient Grains for Modern Cooks

Wed, Oct 18, 201726 mins

Diane explores the ancient grains that Greek cooks still love to use. Learn how to incorporate timeless ancient grains into every meal of the day.

Episode 4

Olive Oil Everything

Wed, Oct 25, 2017

Emerald green Greek extra virgin olive oil is the star of this show as we watch it flow from tree to kitchen in the stunningly preserved town of Monemvasia. Explore the diversity and beauty of one of Greece's most delectable exports.

Episode 5

Meze Society

Wed, Nov 1, 201726 mins

Diane explores the meze tradition of small plates of vibrant food meant to be shared. She uncovers the vast variety and robust flavors of the meze table and invites a wine expert into the kitchen for advice on what to pair when the meal includes spice, yogurt, cheese, crunch, comfort, seafood, meat and more, all in one sitting. Discover the fun and festive meze tradition.

Episode 6

A Bite of Greek Red Wine

Wed, Nov 8, 2017

Enjoy a picnic in a Naoussa vineyard where one noble grape dominates the table: the local Xinomavro. Learn how this delicious wine pairs with a wide variety of Greek cuisine, and how you can incorporate it into your family's Greek menu.

Episode 7

The Lesvos Spirit

Lesvos is among the most vibrant and fascinating Greek islands, where the crossroads of history is exemplified by local dishes featuring the sea's bounty, eggplant, and Ouzo. Diane gets an insider's taste with a good friend and local son.

Episode 8

Greek Mountain Cheeses

26 mins

Grass-fed takes on a whole other dimension here in Epirus where sheep and goats graze in the lush green mountains. Diane follows feta cheese from its artisanal roots to modern state-of-the-art production and explores a range of other cheeses that are new to most Americans. Experience the wonderful world of Greek cheeses and learn how to use them to create an irresistibly cheesy menu.

Episode 9

Santorini: Flavors of a Volcano

On the breathtaking island of Santorini, Diane picks capers, visits a vineyard known for its basket-shaped vines, and learns how to make juicy tomato fritters. Whether from land or sea, Diane reveals the intense flavors of Santorini.

Episode 10

Life of Pie

Wed, Dec 6, 2017

Join Diane and explore the origins of the phyllo pie from New York City to the Greek countryside. We will also learn how to create Spanakopita, Messy Orange Pie, and how to use phyllo as a base for an array of savory and sweet dishes.

Episode 11

Crete: Mother of the Mediterranean

26 mins

Diane visits the source of the well-known Mediterranean Diet: Crete. For a glimpse of village life, she follows a local family's daily routine of working the land and cooking up a storm and meets an unusual farmer who lives the way people did on Crete a hundred years ago. Learn how to roll up a grape leaf as easy as one-two-three.

Episode 12

The Centaur's Kitchen: Preserving Nature's Bounty

26 mins

Diane goes off the beaten path to lush Mt. Pelion in Central Greece in search of ways to preserve nature's bounty. Preserves of every kind are the starting point for so many dishes here, from whole apples and almonds put up in sugar syrup to wild pistachio shoots pickled in vinegar. Discover the Greek tradition of sweet and savory preserves that pays homage to Greece's incredible produce.

Episode 13

Athens Rising

Wed, Dec 27, 201726 mins

In Diane's adopted city of Athens, the food scene has everything to offer, from mouthwatering Souvlaki to Michelin-starred haute Greek. In this insider's taste of the Greek capital, the amazing flavors of a bustling modern "ancient" city bubble over in every pot. Experience Athens like never before, through its timeless and groundbreaking cuisine.