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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Scripture Cake
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September 25, 2025

Scripture Cake was popular in late 19th century, especially in the Bible Belt. One of the earliest published recipes was in The Atlanta Constitution dated June 27, 1897, but other references have been traced to […]

Casserole Marie Blanche
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September 17, 2025

The origin and history of Marie Blanche is unclear. Some believe Mrs. Kennedy and her White House Chef René Verdon created the recipe based on Mrs. Kennedy’s love for French food and his culinary expertise. […]

Pork and Mushroom Stew
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September 3, 2025

When the weather starts getting that chill in the air, my mind turns to stew and soup. Here is a hearty recipe that I will have on rotation. There are a few steps, but none […]

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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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