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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Buttermilk Pie
4.5 (2)

March 20, 2022

Buttermilk Pie is as southern as grits. It is known as a “desperation pie” and was common before refrigeration and canned pie fillings, and during times of hardship like the Great Depression and rationing of […]

Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup
4 (1)

February 17, 2022

My sister loves soup and loves to make soup. She served her vegetable soup with tortellini, and it was hearty and delicious and everything you want a soup to be. Her soup inspired me to […]

Indian Chicken Thighs
5 (1)

February 10, 2022

I have been a fan of Indian food since I dined at an Indian restaurant in New York’s East Village in the 80s. I was enamored with the exotic spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits used […]

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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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