I’d heard hype about this delicious, AAPI-owned brand for years, from co-workers and Instagram, but had never tried it, even though my whole family is a major consumer of olive oil. I finally ordered it in the summer for my mother who just finished cancer treatment. I have done a lot of research on anti-cancer nutrition and read that extra virgin olive oil high in oleocanthal (the burning-causing compound that gets in the back of your throat from fancy oils) may be beneficial. Well, if you google “oleocanthal” you’ll find that Brightland literally pops up in your shopping results.
It’s also full of deliciousness. My mom, our friend (who is a chef!!), and I all sampled what we ordered. I got this duo (the brand’s two plain oils, Awake and Alive, one bold and one slightly lighter, respectively), plus the brand’s lemon and basil-infused olive oil. Awake and lemon oil were my two favorites of his, you can’t go wrong. Bread, avocado toast, pasta, pesto, salad, vegetables—this is his OMG worth for everyone.
You can get two bottles from Brightland for $74.
