The word “brunch” is a combination of “breakfast” and “lunch”, first appearing in print in an 1895 Hunter’s Weekly article. In his book “Brunch: A Plea”, British writer Guy Beringer suggested a lighter, late-morning meal as an alternative to the heavy, after-church Sunday meal. “Brunch is a hospitable meal; breakfast is not… …Eggs and bacon…
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The Full English Breakfast History
The Full English Breakfast, an iconic dish in British culinary culture, remains a popular tradition today. Rooted in centuries of history, it has evolved from the Anglo-Saxon gentry’s pre-hunt feasts to a globally recognized symbol of British cuisine. Originating in the 14th or 15th century, the tradition began with the English gentry, who held grand…