Jay Porter, Cookery School Tutor at Lainston House and Live Fire Demo Chef
Jay’s passion for Two&One Olive Oil shows not only when she represents Two&One at shows, but when she shares the joy of Two&One during her BBQ and Pizza masterclasses.
Her BBQ adventure kicked off during her time in Spain, where she had the privilege of learning diverse cooking methods over embers, fire pits, and open wood fires. Living among communities that cherished the origins of their food taught her the importance of culinary heritage. Every ingredient, every technique has a story to tell. During that time, she learned to create marinades, infusions, and salsas that celebrate the essence of flavour, and the joy of communal gatherings around fire pits, sharing stories while indulging in the flavours of nature.
She discovered Two&One last year, when picking up a bottle of Verde Harvest from Hogget and Boar butcher’s. “I still remember how Two&One Olive Oil evoked memories of my time in Spain, so much so that I had to rush out and buy the collection because I’d finally found an olive oil that is the epitome of Spanish cuisine”.
Jay loves the Two&One Range, and the choice of Harvest for different elements of her cooking:
Negra Harvest, is ideal for baking, as it adds depth of flavour to bread and elevates each dish.
Verde Harvest is her favourite as a finishing olive oil, for a robust clean vibrant taste.
Envero Harvest, for its lightness, is her choice for BBQ meats and pasta.
“I use Two&One in everything I cook or bake, I even add a drop into my smoothies and ice cream! Most of all it brings me joy when I’m doing sharing platters with friends and family, as I can then share the experience of tasting this outstanding product”
Jay’s recommendations to make your BBQs better with Two&One Olive Oil:
Drizzle Verde Harvest over chargrilled veg to bring out the sweetness and aromas of the fresh vegetables, especially asparagus and padron peppers.
Season your BBQ with Envero Harvest, to seal and add flavour, and add it at the end to bring out the best flavour in fish and shell fish.
Prepare a chimichurri with Negra Harvest, it adds depth of flavour to Porter House Steaks and every style of asado cooking.
