National Brownies at Brunch Month

National Brownies at Brunch Month celebrates enjoying brownies as part of a late-morning meal. Throughout August, this playful observance encourages a sweet contrast to the savory dishes often found at brunch.

Brownies have a history that reaches back to the late 1800s. One legend says that Chicago socialite Bertha Palmer asked a pastry chef to create a small, cake-like dessert for boxed lunches at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The result was reportedly the “Palmer House Brownie.” By 1907, brownies appeared in Lowney’s Cookbook as the “Bangor Brownie”; Maine food educator Mildred Brown Schrumpf claimed that Bangor housewives had invented them.

The origin of National Brownies at Brunch Month itself has not been determined. However, its message is easy to understand: brownies—and their light-colored cousin, the blondie—can be enjoyed alongside brunch favorites for a fun mix of sweet and savory flavors.

How to Observe National Brownies at Brunch Month

Celebrate by serving brownies or blondies with brunch. Make brownies to share, enjoy a piece alongside your favorite late-morning dishes, or try different flavors and styles. You can also share photos or recipes using #NationalBrowniesAtBrunchMonth.

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