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Brunch: From Victorian Portmanteau to Global Brand
Episode 201
Published 6 days, 9 hours ago
Description
The episode traces the birth of "brunch" in 1895, its journey from London cafés to New Orleans diners, and how social media turned a simple meal into a worldwide brand. We explore how a single portmanteau captured a cultural shift and became part of English’s living economy.
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