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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European elegance meets Southern Charm cuisine

Café au lait
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October 4, 2021

I often visited my francophone friend Ev in Montreal in the 90s. It was an easy jaunt from D.C. where I was living and Montreal is one of my favorite cities; after Paris, I think […]

English Muffin Bread
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September 27, 2021

I have a great next-door neighbor. Mary is 92 and I love calling her and reminiscing about times gone by and many of the people I or my parents knew. Her children are just as […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup
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September 24, 2021

In the 90s, I spent a week in Acapulco at a quaint casa de invitados. Around the corner was a small family-owned café and on my first day I stopped in and had a cup […]

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Get to know Raymond, Culinary Enthusiast & Caterer

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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