The origins of this culinary tradition are hazy; some historians believe it comes from the meals after hunting, which were lavish affairs with a wide selection of sweet and savoury dishes. Others refer to the tradition growing in the US after the Second World War, when Sunday became the main day when the family ate together and going out for brunch was a celebration.
Today, it’s an indulgence on a weekend when you’re not pushed for time, so why not get creative with a new take on traditional brunch options? How about corn fritters topped with smashed avocado and poached eggs? Or French toast with strawberries and a drizzle of nut butter?