Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a proclamation that Monday, March 22, 2021 will be Red Beans and Rice Day across the state of Louisiana. Three iconic local brands, Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Brand, and Savoie’s Foods team up to put red beans and rice on every table in the state to spread the love.
All three brands are partnering with Second Harvest and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to make donations, based on purchases of Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Beans and Savoie s Smoked Andouille Sausage.
We are thrilled that Gov. Edwards has seen fit to help us shine a light on this iconic Louisiana food and its nearly 200-year history. We want to do our part to make sure as many people as possible can join in the meal on March 22 and beyond. - Freddie Lafleur, CEO of Savoie’s Foods
Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Brand and Savoie s Foods are on a mission. The three companies want to celebrate a Monday tradition in Louisiana with the Red Beans and Rice: Monday s Favorite Meal Contest.
Legend has it that having red beans and rice on Mondays in Louisiana goes back to 19th Century New Orleans. After having pork on Sunday and since Monday was wash day , families turned to a cheap and easy meal on Monday using the pork leftovers from Sunday. Red beans and rice Monday became a tradition and is still a grandmother approved staple throughout the state to this day.