"Perhaps I write for no one. Perhaps for the same person children are writing for when they scrawl their names in the snow." - Margaret Atwood Henri Mattisse France (1869-1954)
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“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul” - John Muir Henri Matisse (France, 1869-1954)
“Live the full life of the mind, exhilarated by new ideas, intoxicated by the romance of the unusual” - Ernest Hemingway Paul Kremer (USA, 1971--)
The Trick to Making Good Decisions “Ultimately, what I try to point out is that their real problem isn’t the decision before them; it’s their inability to decide. And for that, the solution is ...
Found: Evidence of Italy's Oldest Olive Oil “Olive oil has long been an important part of Italian life. In Rome, there’s even a hillside made of shards of olive oil containers, which ancient Ro...
A chilled, yogurt base maybe does not qualify in the typical "broth-based" soup category, but this summer soup (Tarator) will leave you recharged for the rest of the day. You can always rely on sim...
Why We Owe it to Ourselves to Spend Quiet Time Alone Every Day “The situation is dire. Just as with global warming, we may already be near the point of no return. Invisibly, almost without noti...
We all know that extra virgin olive oil is a superfood, but what does that really mean? Read our quick Q&A with Dr. Cooke where she answers all of our questions.
The Science - and Magic - of Forest Bathing “Li has found that spending time in nature is not just good for those of us who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or fatigued (i.e., everyone). It ca...
All you need: olive oil (¼ cup) yogurt (¾ cup) honey (2 tbsp) Mix, moisturize and enjoy!
Why Have We Lost the Art of Play? “Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children, youth as well as adults. Pl...
All you need: olive oil (¼ cup) makeup remover pads (2-3) -dab the pads in olive oil and gently rub away the makeup -rinse with cleanser Now your skin is clear, smooth, and ready f...
Effortless Meditation for Restless Minds “When you find silence daunting, all the known benefits of meditation are moot. With our minds trained to respond to an onslaught of news alerts, emails...
A Toolkit for a Great Night's Sleep “Adequate sleep is critical, and yet can be so elusive. Here are some tips for a good night’s sleep. Set a consistent sleep schedule, going to bed and wakin...
Place 2-3 scoops of vanilla* ice cream in a cup or bowl. Drizzle some Brightland ALIVE over the ice cream. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top. Voila! *We love Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream....
Brightland was featured in a piece by Michael Nolledo of Tasting Table, where he kindly shared that "this new California-made olive oil belongs on your kitchen counter." Read the piece here.
Extra virgin olive oil is the ingredient all of your desserts have been missing. You've heard of olive oil cake, maybe even olive oil ice cream, but our new favorite is olive oil froyo pops. This c...
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Not all olive oil is created equal — and some bottles on the shelf are scarier than a haunted house. From mysterious “Product of” labels that hide ghostly blends, to dusty bottles that have been lu...
Crisp mornings. Slow cooking. Crunchy leaves. These are the moments we live for when autumn rolls in. We asked our team to pick their favorite songs for these rituals, and together we built a playl...
Get the scoop on all things olive oil from Gal Shua-Haim, a registered dietitian and recipe developer.
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