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Why Are Students So Obsessed With Brunch?

Why Are We So Obsessed With Brunch?
The Huffington Post UK
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Gone are the days of students lounging in a dark room, watching the OC on catch up, clutching a bowl of Weetabix and sipping on flat coke left over from last night's pre-drinks.

Now it's all about brunch. Following in the footsteps of the Made in Chelsea crew, whose cast members only ever seem to be hahving cocktails at elevenses, dahling, we're now dressing up and popping out for a mid-morning meal.

Whether you're nipping down to the local cafe for a greasy fry up, or you can afford to dine on fluffy American pancakes, tomahto juice and eggs benedict in a trendy brunch parlour, everything has to be posted on Instagram.

As part of their "Generation whY!?," series, Elite Daily dissects this newest trend, championed by celebs, students and wannabes alike. Why not break the trend, and try make your own? We've included our top brunch recipes so you don't even have to get out of your jammies.

Summer Brunch Recipes
Ham And Cheese Waffles(01 of29)
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Get the Ham and Cheese Waffles recipe from MacheesmoThat's right -- ham and cheese get baked right into the waffles. (credit:Macheesmo)
Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake(02 of29)
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Get the Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake recipe from Simply Recipes"This is one of those great party brunch casseroles. It’s easy to assemble the night before and just pop in the oven an hour before needed in the morning." -- Elise, from Simply Recipes (credit:Simply Recipes)
Breakfast Potato Cups(03 of29)
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Get the Breakfast Potato Cups recipe from Macheesmo (credit:Macheesmo)
Alex Raij's Croissants A La Plancha(04 of29)
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Get Alex Raij's Croissants a la Plancha recipe from Food52Love croissants? You'll love them split and griddled in butter even more. (credit:James Ransom/Food52)
Eggs Nested In Sautéed Chard And Mushrooms(05 of29)
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Get the Eggs Nested in Sautéed Chard and Mushrooms recipe from Simply RecipesThese eggs get steam-poached right on top of your cooking vegetables. Easy and delicious all at once. (credit:Simply Recipes)
Chipotle Chilaquiles(06 of29)
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Get the Chipotle Chilaquiles recipe from MacheesmoChilaquiles are a genius way to turn stale tortillas into a delicious brunch dish. The tortilla strips are tossed in chile sauce and cooked up with eggs, cheese and fresh herbs. (credit:Macheesmo)
Cinnamon Roll Waffles(07 of29)
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Get the Cinnamon Roll Waffles recipe from Pass The Sushi (credit:Pass The Sushi)
Kale, Mushroom And Cheddar Bake(08 of29)
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Get the Kale, Mushroom and Cheddar Bake recipe from Simply Recipes (credit:Simply Recipes)
David Eyre's Pancake(09 of29)
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Get David Eyre's Pancake recipe from Food52This huge, crispy, light-as-air pancake is basically a Dutch baby. (credit:Sarah Shatz/Food52)
Huevos With Red(10 of29)
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Get the Huevos with Red recipe from Chronicles of a Stomach GrumbleWarming red chile sauce slathers over easy eggs and corn tortillas. Your hangover doesn't stand a chance. (credit:Chronicles of a Stomach Grumble)
Blueberry Almond Breakfast Polenta(11 of29)
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Get the Blueberry Almond Breakfast Polenta recipe from Food52 (credit:Sarah Shatz/Food52)
Corn Cakes With Avocado Cream(12 of29)
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Get the Corn Cakes with Avocado Cream recipe from A Spicy Perspective (credit:A Spicy Perspective)
Loco Moco(13 of29)
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Get the Loco Moco recipe from MacheesmoThis Hawaiian comfort food dish of rice, ground beef and eggs will satisfy even the biggest brunch appetite. (credit:Macheesmo)
Lox Flatbreads(14 of29)
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Get the Lox Flatbreads recipe from A Beautiful Mess (credit:A Beautiful Mess)
Early Bird Breakfast Tacos(15 of29)
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Get the Early Bird Breakfast Tacos recipe from Food52 (credit:Phillip M/Food52)
Cherry Cheese Hand Pies(16 of29)
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Get the Cherry Cheese Hand Pies recipe from Foodie Crush (credit:Foodie Crush)
Shakshuka With Summer Squash, Spinach And Goat Cheese(17 of29)
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Get the Shakshuka with Summer Squash, Spinach and Goat Cheese recipe from Food52This classic Israeli brunch is one of our favorite easy recipes. The eggs poach right in the tomato sauce, which means there's only one pan to clean. (credit:What Jew Wanna Eat/Food52)
Roasted Strawberry Brown Butter Pancakes(18 of29)
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Get the Roasted Strawberry Brown Butter Pancakes from How Sweet It Is (credit:How Sweet It Is)
Poached Eggs Over Avocado & Smoked Salmon (19 of29)
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Get the Poached Eggs Over Avocado & Smoked Salmon recipe from Cookin' Canuck (credit:Cookin' Canuck)
Peanut Butter Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts(20 of29)
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Get the Peanut Butter Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts recipe from Buns In My OvenHate deep-frying at home? Never fear, these doughnuts are baked. Ssh, don't tell anyone. They're still totally delicious. (credit:Buns In My Oven)
Skillet Blueberry Cobbler With Cheddar Biscuit Crust(21 of29)
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Get the Skillet Blueberry Cobbler with Cheddar Biscuit Crust from How Sweet It Is (credit:How Sweet It Is)
Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese(22 of29)
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Get the Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese recipe from Foodie Crush (credit:Foodie Crush)
Black Pepper Popovers With Chives And Parmesan(23 of29)
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Get the Black Pepper Popovers with Chives and Parmesan recipe from Food52 (credit:James Ransom/Food52)
Mexican Breakfast Hash(24 of29)
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Get the Mexican Breakfast Hash recipe from Food52Potatoes, chorizo, eggs and chiles. Everything you need to face the day. (credit:Kitchenette/Food52)
Turkish(ish) Breakfast(25 of29)
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Get the Turkish(ish) Breakfast recipe from Food52In Turkey, thick, creamy yogurt makes an appearance at just about every meal. Brunch is no exception. (credit:fiveandspice/Food52)
Almond Cake With Orange-Flower Water Syrup(26 of29)
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Get the Almond Cake with Orange-Flower Water Syrup recipe from Food52 (credit:Sarah Shatz/Food52)
Zucchini Breakfast Casserole(27 of29)
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Get the Zucchini Breakfast Casserole recipe from Simply Recipes (credit:Simply Recipes)
Strawberry Apricot Breakfast Crisp(28 of29)
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Get the Strawberry Apricot Breakfast Crisp recipe from Food52 (credit:fiveandspice/Food52)
Potato & Corn Frittata(29 of29)
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Get the Potato & Corn Frittata recipe (credit:Jason Houston)
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