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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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European elegance meets Southern Charm cuisine

Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach
5 (1)

August 6, 2021

My dear friend Milena introduced me to Gnocchi during my Philadelphia days. Back then, I had never heard of or had Gnocchi. She explained that Gnocchi was an Italian potato dumpling and rolled out before […]

Taco Salad
5 (1)

August 5, 2021

We eat a lot of salads during the summer – both pasta and lettuce – and Taco Salad is one of my favorites. This Tex-Mex dish has been around since the 1960s and I often […]

Salmon Mousse
4 (4)

August 2, 2021

I am always looking for easy and elegant appetizers to serve with cocktails and this one is always a hit.  Admittedly, I am not a fish or seafood person, but I do enjoy these. They […]

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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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