all†A great way to celebrate the 110th Birthday is to get media coverage. Good luck with your media endeavors â€" don’t forget to send us a copy of any media coverage you received! You can also share your tips or story ideas online in the WI Chit Chat section of our web site www.fwio.on,ca. According to Wikipedia the ï¬rst known mention of a Brownie was believed to be in a Sears and Roebuck catalog way back in 1897. The Brownie seems to have been discovered by accident - someone tried to bake a chocolate cake and forgot to add baking powder and there it was "The Brownie". Brownies are simple to bake and are often used as an example recipe for novice chefs and bakers. Chocolate Brownies are known all over the world but most popular in America. Easy Old Fashioned Brownies 1 CUP granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup softened butter, 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, (1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Preheat oven to 375° F 175° C). In a bowl combine sugar, eggs, butter, chocolate, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Stir in flOUr, baking powder, and salt. Add chopped nuts. Spread evenly in a greased 8-inch baking pan...bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 12 bars. †nd and Janet Lee (ri ht), Christina Smith (2nd from ri ht) ,7 an others from Stoney Creek WI, 1 22. †W216: “.“emï¬umfla 9 Roll Calls Describe your ï¬rst Wl Meeting Talk about your favourite WI Meeting Mottos "Old age is no place for Sissies.†- Bette Davis "I discovered I always have choices and sometimes it’s only a choice of attitude†â€"Judith M. Knowlton Program Ideas Spend an evening recording the accomplishments of your Branch â€" be sure to share this with the FWIO Provincial Ofï¬ce and your community. Host your meeting as though it were happening in 1897 â€" invite your Members to wear costumes â€" plan an activity that would have been common at that time.