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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Fried Okra
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September 2, 2021

I love fried okra.  I remember my grandmother cutting them with a small knife from her garden (you can’t just pick them) and slicing them to fry.  And I remember standing by the stove when […]

Whiskey Sour
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August 26, 2021

Whiskey Sour is a concoction of whiskey and lemon that has been around since the 1870s. Sours are a traditional family of mixed drinks and belong to one of the old families of original cocktails. […]

One-Pan Pasta
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August 25, 2021

Am I the last person to know about one-pan pasta?  It seems it has been around for several years.  Sometimes after a long day of working or running errands, you would like to just throw […]

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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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