I’m a copy cat and the first to admit it
By DianneN
@DianneN (248922)
United States
February 13, 2026 3:04pm CST
When I go to a “nice” restaurant, the way the meal is presented makes a world of difference unless the food sucks.
When we go to Boston, Massachusetts for a long weekend, we always choose this French restaurant for one meal. I know I showed a photo of this years ago, but I ordered it again last summer. We even had the same table and the same waiter every time we have been there 
I always make this dinner when I have company who have never had it before. Heaven forbid if I serve the same dinner! I always get raves on the presentation, but never on the food
. Just kidding.
I have been a copycat as best I could over the years.
Have you been a copycat, too?
I always make this dinner when I have company who have never had it before. Heaven forbid if I serve the same dinner! I always get raves on the presentation, but never on the food. Just kidding.
I have been a copycat as best I could over the years.
Have you been a copycat, too?10 people like this
11 responses
@LeaPea2417 (39483)
• Toccoa, Georgia
4h
I have tried to be, but my food never turns out like the restaurant.
2 people like this
@Deepizzaguy (118260)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5h
I tend to be a copycat sometimes when it comes to express my views on social media or in a crowded building like a clinic.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8431)
• United States
4h
Wow, that looks incredibly hard to make. Yes, I have tried to copy, and at least once succeeded.
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@snowy22315 (202891)
• United States
5h
I like some copycat recipes I see online. I am not exactly sure if I have copy chatted a presentation, but if I really liked it I might. Something like you posted there, not sure where I would begin. What is on the top for instance? I guess it's bread.
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@DianneN (248922)
• United States
5h
The main thing is an Idaho potato, baked then scooped out, mashed with butter, sour cream, etc.. anything goes, then cut off the bottom so it stands flat. Stuff it back up, then lean a slice of ciabatta bread rubbed with garlic and olive oil and parsley, and stand it up against the potato as in the photo.
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@rebelann (115915)
• El Paso, Texas
1h
That sure is some presentation, it's something I wouldn't have a clue how to copy ...... ok, ok, I ain't no cook so there's that 
I've heard it said that to copy someone is actually a form of a compliment, unless it's those dingbats that live across from you
I've heard it said that to copy someone is actually a form of a compliment, unless it's those dingbats that live across from you
@DaddyEvil (167835)
• United States
2h
When I had guests for dinner, I always served buffet style and let them make their plates up according to their tastes. Now, Pretty and I just serve ourselves from the pots/pans on the stove and don't worry about presentation. As long as the food is good, nothing else really matters.
