Resolute to Eat At Least Two-Thirds Fresh and Healthy!
Ugh! I really don’t like this post holiday time of year. All the ads in the Sunday paper switch from decadence to
exercise equipment and workout clothes. Plus, sometimes my holiday spirit has just kicked in (working in retail that tends to happen!). But, if you can’t beat ‘em, you might as well join ‘em.
Many of us, ok probably most of us, have overindulged at the holidays. I know I had day long love/hate relationship with a Clausen’s cookie tray that was dropped off for staff. However, I do have pat myself in the back for taking a break from the hors d’oeuvres table on Christmas day and eating a Pretty Belle Navel Orange (trying to set a good example for my toddler!). Alas, the good intention of that orange was likely (surely!) negated by what soon followed, but a girl can try and at least I got my vitamin C in something other than a beverage.
When attacking my new healthy eating agenda for 2010, rather than following a strict diet (they never work anyway for me), I have instead devised a new shopping strategy called Two-Thirds Healthy. I’m working on a catchier name, but nothing has come to me yet. I’m thinking this will be much simiplier to follow that some diet I will never stick to.

Two-Thirds of This
Here goes… So, all Brennan’s stores are basically divided into two: the fresh fruit/vegetable side and the wine (my fav)/cheese (another fav!)/snacky (yum!)/beer side. What I’m thinking is that if when I’m done shopping my cart should be filled with at least 2/3 stuff from the fresh side and 1/3 stuff from the beer/wine/snacky/cheese side. Therefore, my meals should follow suit — mostly healthy with some other fun stuff mixed in to keep things interesting. This will have to involve some new healthy recipes, too. I vow to post the good ones I make on our recipe page. Yes, I will have to change the recipe landing page from fondue and cheesy things to fruit and vegetable packed things. A resolution I will keep for 2010!
Of course, there is going to have to be exercise involved. That’s just common sense, right? But I will say, “Ugh and another ugh for good measure.”
So, that’s my plan. I think it’s pretty simple. Of course, time will tell! To all of you in the same boat, good luck with your resolutions! Happy New Year!


Oconomowoc Grand Opening Events– Saturday November 21
The first time I saw them I knew I had to try one. The first time I tasted one I knew that you had to try one. I’m talking about Mom’s Original caramel-wrapped, then chocolate-dipped pretzels. My favorite is Milk Chocolate with Pecans, but you can choose your fav from Milk Chocolate with White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with Walnuts and Dark Chocolate with White. Of course, all 4 flavors have that thick, thick layer of caramel. It’s the salty, sweet, creamy combination that gets me very time and keeps me coming back for more.
That’s right. Tony’s coming back to see us! Last year he visited over Labor Day weekend and we had to convince him to sample in the stores and not take off with his new Harley friends down to the Summerfest Grounds to see Bruce! This year he’s disappointed there aren’t any big Harley festivities, but he’s excited to see his Brennan’s fans, sample his wines and visit our new Oconomowoc store.
We’re excited to welcome Soy-Zen-Zay Edamame Dips to our family of products. The dips are all natural, creamy in texture, rich in flavor, high in nutritional value (Edamame is very high protein!) and vegan. The dips are dairy and gluten free with no preservatives added.
right out of the tub with carrots, snap peas, flat bread, cucumbers, apples and celery. But don’t stop there. Spread on a sandwich or a wrap, rather than mayonnaise. Mix it with mashed potaotes. Layer it with fresh, chopped veggies for tiered dip. Even try it as a side dish to meat and fish.
3:00pm – 5:30pm- Monroe
Friday September 25
Noon – 3:00pm- Watts Road
3:30pm – 6:00pm- University Avenue
Saturday September 26
11:00am – 3:00pm- Oconomowoc
3:30pm – 6:00pm- Brookfield


We love to hear those kinds of stories from our customers. For our produce buying team, it makes all their hard work worth it. Now, we’ve seen that a lot of the stores near us have been advertising Idaho Peaches this summer and we know that they wouldn’t be advertising Idaho Peaches if it was for the fact that Skip Brennan had taken the time to drive to Caldwell, Idaho oh-so many years ago. There he met with John and Jim Symms, peach growers extraordinairre and a true partnership was born.
