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From bagels to bacon, pancakes to pastries, fruit salad to fried chicken – brunch combines the best of breakfast and lunch, so it’s no wonder it has become such a popular meal across the globe. Whether it’s the buttery, flaky croissants of France, the savoury frittatas of Italy, or a spicy shakshuka from North Africa, brunch dishes are as varied and flavourful as the countries they come from.
Think you’ve got it all figured out? Prove it. Sit back, grab a mimosa or a cappuccino, and let’s see how much you know about the delicious and diverse world of brunch!
1. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a brunch menu that doesn’t include Eggs Benedict, but can you tell us where this signature dish was born?
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2. Made with peppers and spices, shakshuka is one of the heartiest (and healthiest!) brunch plates out there. Can you tell us where it originated?
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3. The French aren’t that big on breakfast – a hot drink and a pastry will usually do – but their culinary repertoire finds sure footing in the world of brunch. So, we ask: what is the main difference between a Croque Madame and a Croque Monsieur?
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4. Huevos rancheros and chilaquiles make a mouth-watering savoury addition to any brunch. What Latin American country gifted us with these specialities?
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5. Waffles come in all shapes and sizes, but many of us think in terms of thick, fluffy Belgian-style waffles vs the thinner American-style recipe. What makes Belgian waffles thicker than their counterparts?
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6. What is one thing you won’t find in a traditional English Breakfast?
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7. Bagels and lox is a traditionally Jewish meal – where was it first served?
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8. Chinese dim sum are perfect for curing a Sunday hangover (oops), but why were they originally created?
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9. If you’re having Cantonese-style dim sum, sipping hot tea and savouring delectable dumplings with family and friends, you are participating in the time-honoured tradition of what?
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10. Arepas are delicious corn-based flatbreads that can be enjoyed in different preparations. What two countries dispute their origin?
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11. Foodies in the southern US are rather proud of their culinary culture. Which popular brunch food can not claim to be from the American South?
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12. In Switzerland and German-speaking countries, brunch often involves a healthy bowl of oats, grains, nuts, seeds and fresh or dried fruits, all splashed with milk, yoghurt and perhaps a squeeze of citrus juice. What is this dish called?
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13. Last question! A must at any brunch outing, a mimosa cocktail is equal parts Champagne and orange juice. Where is the mimosa thought to have originated?
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