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13 Episodes 2019 - 2019
Episode 1
Thu, Jan 3, 2019
Diane introduces viewers to the rich and varied cuisine of the Cyclades and Dodecanese island groups. In the kitchen, Diane shares time-honored recipes from Syros, Amorgos, Rhodes, and Santorini, while weaving an aromatic story.

Episode 2
Thu, Jan 10, 2019
Can anyone imagine Greek cuisine without the tomato? When the tomato first arrived in Greece, it was disparaged and feared. Diane reveals the origins of this basic food while cooking some of Greece's most satisfying tomato-based dishes.

Episode 3
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
Humble beans and legumes are among the most ancient foods in Greece that have helped sustain Greek civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. Diane invites us into her kitchen to cook three enticing Greek bean dishes.

Episode 4
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Honey, figs, olives, olive oil, cheeses, nuts, snails, and spices represent a few of the staple ingredients representative of Greek cuisine dating back to antiquity. In the kitchen, Diane creates a tempting ancient feast for modern cooks.

Episode 5
Thu, Jan 31, 201924 mins
At a local yogurt purveyor in Athens, Diane enjoys a true Greek classic: Greek yogurt with honey. Delving into this simple pleasure leads to a small artisanal producer of Greek yogurt in the mountains of the Peloponnese. He follows the process of making yogurt. Back in the kitchen, Diane prepares scrumptious dishes that illustrate the versatility of Greek yogurt for every meal of the day.

Episode 6
Thu, Feb 7, 2019
A century ago, people from Asia Minor emigrated to the Greek mainland forever altering the country's culture. Join Diane as she cooks a selection of the most famous dishes that these travelers shared with their new home country.

Episode 7
Thu, Feb 14, 2019
From Greece's unique coffee culture to its soothing, vibrant herbal teas, Diane explores the first sips in everyday Greek life, then delves into sweet and savory regional breakfast and brunch specialties, from the islands to the mainland.

Episode 8
Thu, Feb 21, 2019
Nothing speaks more to Greek cuisine, and to Greece itself, than traditional fishing boats plying the waters of a crystal-blue sea. Join Diane as she visits a local fisherman and taverna to learn the secrets behind sustainable fishing.

Episode 9
Thu, Feb 28, 201924 mins
In Greece, they say you can learn to cook, but you're born to grill. Cooking over fire is one of the most ancient ways to enjoy a whole variety of meats, fish, even vegetables. In this episode, Diane visits one of the best-known Greek grill chefs to learn the secrets of cooking over fire. We will see him butchering and Diane will talk about the difference between Greek and US cuts of meat.

Episode 10
Thu, Mar 7, 2019
Greek food is by nature the ultimate comfort food thanks to the wealth of rustic home cooking that defines the cuisine. Diane explores some of these specialties stretching from the Ionian island of Zakynthos to the Aegean island of Tinos.

Episode 11
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Made from the Savatiano grape, retsina has evolved to become a light, aromatic white wine. Accompany Diane and the last resin tapper in Attica and witness how the resin that gives retsina its characteristic flavor is extracted.

Episode 12
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
In this love song to her adopted city, Diane explores the hip side of Athens that tourists seldom get to see. Nowhere is the Athens vibe more evident than in the modern, yet deeply rooted, cuisine that defines Athens' modern food culture.

Episode 13
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Nemea and Argos have their own character and cuisine, and both are home to some of Greece's most famous wines and tempting dishes. Whether in the town square with a village cook, or with Diane in her kitchen, amazing local dishes await.
