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Behind the Tradition: Camellia Beans – A Century in the Pot

A plate of chocolate gravy over a biscuit. The plate also includes strips of bacon and sliced strawberries. Around the plate is a fork, cup of orange juice, and a serving plate of more biscuits.

Chocolate Gravy over Biscuits

Plate of Egg Jambalaya on a table with a cup of coffee, salt and pepper shakers, and toast.

Egg Jambalaya AKA Egg Fried Rice

Two pots on the stove top - one a pot of rice, the other, a pot of red beans.

Behind the Tradition: Where Red Beans and Rice Comes From

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Murf Reeves on the WWOZ radio in New Orleans and behind the microphone.

MURF REEVES: How Do You Red Bean?

Chef Isaac Toups gathers up items to place in a bag to handout.

Toups Family Meal Brings Easter to the Table with “Doing Good on Good Friday”

Buster Holmes at his restaurant in 1977 while filming an episode of Saturday Night Live.

When Saturday Night Live Visited Buster Holmes’ Restaurant

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Red Beans and Music: A Buster Holmes Inspired Playlist for Your Kitchen

Buster Holmes at his restaurant in 1981. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Buster Holmes: The King of Red Beans

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The New Orleans Underground Gourmet by Richard H. Collins

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RAY CANNATA: How Do You Red Bean?

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GEORGE GRAHAM: How Do You Red Bean?

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Red Beans and Eric is a place where food, culture, and community come together no matter where you call home. Here, you’ll find comforting, home-cooked meals inspired by the flavors of southern Louisiana. I share more than just great food—it’s about the stories, traditions, and shared experiences that make every meal special. So, pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s celebrate the spirit of New Orleans together!

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Behind the Tradition: Camellia Beans – A Century in the Pot
Chocolate Gravy over Biscuits
Egg Jambalaya AKA Egg Fried Rice
Behind the Tradition: Where Red Beans and Rice Comes From
MURF REEVES: How Do You Red Bean?

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