Celebrates a New Orleans culinary tradition of Red Beans & Rice on monday nights.
Supports a local, family owned business, Camellia Brand, and helps employ NOLA community members at the Youth Empowerment Project and ArcGNO.
Sack is made from renewable, biodegradable jute fiber, which uses less pesticides and fertilizers than other fibers like cotton.
Every year tens of millions of dollars are spent abroad on imported, disposable plastic Mardi Gras parade “throws” that often end up as street waste. Money is also out frequently sent out of the state on event schwag and promotional items. Wouldn’t it be great if we could keep some of that business here in our community and create jobs for those who need them? We can! These consumable giveaways promote Louisiana food culture, support local businesses and provide low skilled work for citizens and volunteers who sticker, stuff and tie the bags. Whether tossed in a parade, or gifted for an event, they truly are a win, win, win!
Jute bags can be repurposed for other uses or composted. For best results cut into smaller scraps before composting. Plastic product bag can be recycled with alternative recycling services such as Terracycle, but should not be placed in curbside recycling bins.
Remove debris, rinse and sort 1 pound of beans.
In large heavy pot, cook 1 pound sliced sausage for 5 minutes.
Add 2 cups chopped seasoning blend of onions, celery, green bell peppers, parsley flakes and 1 clove minced garlic to cooked sausage with butter.
Cook until onions turn clear.
Add beans, 8-10 cups water and bay leaf.
Bring to rolling boil for 30 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes.
Reduce heat to simmer and stir occasionally, until beans are desired tenderness.
Mash some beans against pot. Add salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning to taste then serve over hot cooked rice.
