Spatula Diaries by Maggie Heyn Richardson – Monday in Louisiana

You know the history: Monday was wash day in old New Orleans and its rural environs, which prompted women to come up with a dish that could simmer away with little intervention. Plentiful red beans and rice fit the bill, and the tradition of serving this ubiquitous South Louisiana dish on Mondays (and throughout the week) holds forth today among chefs and home cooks. Read more…