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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Crostini with Herbed Goat Cheese, Strawberries and Balsamic Glaze
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May 21, 2021

It used to be that May was strawberry month.  I remember heading out to the strawberry patch with my Grandmother to pick strawberries.  She would make homemade Strawberry Shortcake but her favorite way to eat […]

Pasta Bolognese
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May 17, 2021

Bolognese sauce is different from typical spaghetti sauce in that it includes the addition of cream or milk.  The sauce comes from Bologna, Italy and is usually prepared with tagliatelle; however, the variations of Pasta […]

Glazed Carrots
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May 3, 2021

I did not like carrots as a child, but I love them now.  In my very informal survey (n = 3) it seems most people only use carrots when they are making a stew or […]

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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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