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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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French Cassoulet
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February 17, 2023

Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked stew originating in southern France in the town of Castelnaudary in the mid-1300s. It was a sumptuous blend of beans, sausage, pork, mutton, and preserved goose, spiced with garlic and […]

Tzimmes
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November 22, 2022

Tzimmes (pronounced tsim-is) is a traditional Jewish dish typically made from carrots and dried fruits combined with other root vegetables. It is often part of the Rosh Hashanah meal, when it is traditional to eat […]

Beef Stew in the Slow Cooker
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November 17, 2022

Stews have been made since ancient times with the oldest known evidence of stew found in Japan. A stew typically has raw ingredients added to the gravy including any combination of vegetables and may include […]

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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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