Recipes & Catering based in North Georgia

Raymond Smith is a Gainesville, Georgia based food enthusiast and caterer. Chopin Entertains offers recipes, food blogging, and catering services in North Georgia.

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Mushroom Barley Soup
5 (1)

December 15, 2025

David loves mushrooms. And barley controls blood sugar, lowers glucose levels, and reduces blood pressure. So, this recipe is easy, delicious, and healthy – and perfect for our family on a cold, wintry night. Here […]

7 Can Soup
5 (1)

November 24, 2025

I had a cousin who kept his pickup truck parked in front of his boat in case he needed to go fishing in a hurry. This recipe is like that; if you need a good […]

Garbure
4.5 (2)

October 9, 2025

Garbure (ɡarˈbyɾe] is a thick French stew that embodies the essence of French country cooking. It is so thick, It has been said that a good garbure should be so full of ingredients that your […]

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Raymond Smith is a North Georgia native, and has spent over 20 years cooking delicious meals and catering special events. He's a food enthusiast, entertainer, and loves all things food and hosting.

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