The History of Red Beans and Rice
When it comes to the traditional favorite known as red beans and rice (Oryza Sativa), most know it’s a dish that originates from Louisiana. However, there’s a whole lot more than meets the eye with this Louisiana favorite, so let’s dig a little deeper into the history of red [...]
One of the most popular dishes known to Louisiana Creole is the red beans and rice recipe. While not much is known about the origins of the dish, many people believe that it was made on Mondays (washday) because the laundry left very little time for cooking or anything else.
Although washdays were certainly a [...]
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It was rainy and cold and dark all weekend, which was perfect for my mood. We pretty much huddled in our apartment for two days straight, playing Madden, watching scary movies, eating takeout, [...]
Being a South Louisianian, red beans and rice is a staple in our diet. It has a lot of history as well as popularity. Here’s a short version:
Monday was traditionally washing and cleaning day, so a pot of red beans would be put on the stove in the morning to simmer all day while [...]
