It's National Brownie Day!

Today is National Brownie Day and Greyston Bakery, the makers of Do Goodie brownies, will donate all profits to community-based programs like job training, healthcare, affordable housing and childcare. Many of the beneficiaries of these programs work in the bakery.

As part of its annual National Brownie Day celebration, Greyston Bakery presents top ten brownie facts to sweeten your day.

1. The first brownie, like other culinary mishaps (the sandwich, pizza, potato chip) was a mistake. The baker didn't have baking powder and ended up with an unleavened fudgy treat.

2. Arguably the first brownie recipe was found in the Sears, Roebuck Catalogue in 1800's. Sear's last general merchandise catalogue ceased publication in 1993.

3. The world's largest brownie was made in 2001, weighed in at 3,000 lbs. and was made from 750 lbs. of chocolate chips, 500 lbs. of butter, 850 lbs of sugar, 500 lbs. of flour and 3,500 eggs.

4. The first brownie ever created did not have any chocolate in it, instead it was sweetened with molasses and eventually became known as a blondie.

5. The brownies origin is American. However, similar bar cookies and squares can be found interntionally, including baklava from the Middle East, nanaimo bars from Canada and tray bakes from the UK.

6. There are two types of brownies: fudgy and cake-like. According to Greyston Bakery research, fudgy tops the preference list of most consumers.

7. Although its origin may be shrouded in mystery, its name is not, which is clearly derived from its brown color.

8. According to Wikipedia, Brownie points in modern (21st century) usage are a hypothetical social currency, which can be accrued by doing good deeds or earning favor in the eyes of another, often one's superior. The origin of the term is unclear.

9. Although cannabis is the most controversial brownie mix-in, walnut remains the most popular and legal.

10. Typically served as a dessert, brownies can be enjoyed for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack.

About Do Goodie Brownies
Retailing at $2.49 per brownies, Do Goodies are made with all natural, premium ingredients and are certified Kosher. Brownie flavors include Chocolate Fudge, Espresso Bean, Walnut and Brown Sugar Blondie. They can be ordered by calling 914-375-1510, and online, at www.dogoodiebrownies.com. Do-Goodies can also be found in grocery stores from Maine to Florida and many gourmet stores throughout the US.

About Greyston Bakery
Founded in 1982 in Yonkers, Greyston Bakery produces quality baked
goods and desserts. They are the exclusive producer of brownie mix-ins for Ben and Jerry's brand ice cream as well as many others. The Bakery continues to be a force of self-transformation and community renewal by offering on-site training; fair wages and benefits to more than 50 local residents, regardless of their work history. The Bakery and all Do Goodie profits support the Foundation's community development initiatives, including low-income housing, childcare, health services and technology education.