Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
International ambassador of Greek gastronomy, Mediterranean diet and longevity expert, celebrity chef Maria Loi reflects on her relationship to olive oil through her love of cooking, Greek heritage, and rural upbringing. We learn the most unexpected ways to celebrate olive oil in day to day life. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists, and growers.
This recipe and video were produced by the Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.
Find recipes, videos, and more information at: plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen
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CIA: https://www.ciachef.edu
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Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
International ambassador of Greek gastronomy, Mediterranean diet and longevity expert, celebrity chef Maria Loi reflects on her relationship to olive oil through her love of cooking, Greek heritage, and rural upbringing. We learn the most unexpected ways to celebrate olive oil in day to day life. Watch the rest of the IOC series to learn more about this permanent crop from a diverse group of olive oil experts, chefs, scientists, and growers.
This recipe and video were produced by the Culinary Institute of America as an industry service, thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.
Find recipes, videos, and more information at: plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen
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CIA: https://www.ciachef.edu
CIA for Enthusiasts: ciafoodies.com
CIA at Copia: ciaatcopia.com
CIA ProChef: ciaprochef.com
Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
