Into the Fridge 🧸

Aishwarya Iyer on string cheese and breath work

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Aishwarya Iyer 🧸

Aishwarya is an entrepreneur, a dog mom, and a former New Yorker who is constantly comparing NY and LA, even as she cringes about it. She is the founder + CEO of Brightland, the premiere pantry staple brand (IMO). Aishwarya loves cozy evenings and colorful homes, and she’s inspired by her Indian heritage on a daily basis. Let’s get into it…

A full fridge is a happy fridge. Is that something?

What is your fridge philosophy? 

You can never have too many jams, condiments or jars of pickled goodies. Also — no such thing as a pretty fridge in my home. 

judging a book by its cover (complimentary)

Your fridge is always always always stocked with ____.

String cheese!

Top condiment picks, go.

1. Orange marmalade

2. Fly By Jing Zhong Sauce

3. Brooklyn Delhi Tomato Achaar

4. Sriracha 

5. Cholula

IDK what this is but it has to be good

Fine, I’ll open it up to pantry too. Let’s hear your favorite snacks / pantry staples: 

1. Brightland Champagne Citrus Vinegar!

2. Burlap & Barrel Cobanero Chili Flakes

3. Brightland Olive Oil 

A meal that’s on heavy rotation these days:

This Spicy Tomato Butter Bean Stew

Ok, but what’s the bread though…

Let’s go a little deeper… 

What’s the mantra you keep coming back to?

“Where focus goes, energy flows.”

What products / practices are part of your regular mental wellness habits? 

• Daily meditation and/or breath work is a game changer. I love the Open App.

• Gratitude journaling, especially when I’m in a bad mood. 

And your physical?

• Long walks

• Slow Pilates

• Palermo Body Vitamin C Facial Mask

What do you think is the most underrated part of wellness? 

We have everything we need within us, especially BREATH.

… and overrated?

Needing to spend boatloads of money. 

Picture this: you wake up one morning and feel like shit. What’s your next move: 

Hugging my dogs. 

Give us your ride or die wellness products:

• WTHN Acupressure Mat

• Open App

I’m about to go on an acupressure mat deep dive BRB

One thing you do everyday that makes you the most YOU version of yourself: 

Admiring flowers!

You know what they say, stop and smell the giant bouquet in your trunk

Whose taste inspires you?! 

I’m so inspired by

Ali LaBelle

, my friend Jhoanna Marissa, and Robert Kime for home design.

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Huge thank you to Aishwarya for showing us a taste of her life. You can follow her on Instagram, and see what’s new with Brightland while you’re at it. Plus, find her fridge favorites + more here.

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