The Blonde Diaries

I had this thought just last night. You see, in an effort to be budget conscious and to help clean out the pantry, I pulled out my box of Tony Chachere’s Red Bean and Rice mix and a pound of sausage and went to town making my favorite cajun meal – red beans and rice. Immediately thought I could tell I was in for disappointment. For starters I think there was in total a half cup of red beans and from what I could see absolutely no parts of my beloved trinity – onions, celery, or green bell pepper. So luckily I had the trinity to add myself but no extra beans so I will be going to Kroger on the way home tonight to pick up an extra can to drop in. Then once I tasted it, well it was very bland. There wasn’t much seasoning which surprised me, especially since this is the Tony Chachere’s brand. I mean they are the ones that have their own seasoning blend found on store shelves all over the place down here and in most restaurants. I found myself saying once I was done eating that this would be the last box of mix I would buy as I would just go back to my dad’s recipe. It’s quick and easy and has more flavor to it. I am glad the mix was just $1 but it is a mix made for the masses not for people like me.

Am I a Cajun Food Snob?

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