I’m a copy cat and the first to admit it
By DianneN
@DianneN (252324)
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?19 people like this
20 responses
@LeaPea2417 (39776)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Feb
I have tried to be, but my food never turns out like the restaurant.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
13 Feb
Wow, that looks incredibly hard to make. Yes, I have tried to copy, and at least once succeeded.
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@snowy22315 (205398)
• United States
13 Feb
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 (252324)
• United States
13 Feb
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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@celticeagle (187219)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Feb
I remember a very nice French restaurant we went to in Van Couver, British Columbia Canada one time. The food was so delicious. After word we went out on the street and marveled a steam clock on the corner while listening to a jazz band in the Cafe across the way. It was quite a delightful evening.
Good food and how it is prepared makes for great eating and conversation the next few days.
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@celticeagle (187219)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Feb
@DianneN ........I still have a picture of the clock somewhere.
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Thanks, and I definitely agree.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
14 Feb
Well hello there. I think of you often. So good to see you again. I can't even imagine that your food and presentation would be anything but exemplary.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
14 Feb
@DianneN lol Me too I feel a bit like a stalker looking for you. lol
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@DianneN (252324)
• United States
14 Feb
@BelleStarr
You must be a really good stalker. So am I, but thought you left here with the date of your last discussion, as so many other people have left. I’m was shocked when I returned on February 1st.
You must be a really good stalker. So am I, but thought you left here with the date of your last discussion, as so many other people have left. I’m was shocked when I returned on February 1st.
@DaddyEvil (170884)
• United States
14 Feb
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.
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@DaddyEvil (170884)
• United States
14 Feb
@DianneN Pretty never says anything, no matter what the food looks like but she does comment on how it tastes. I accidentally over-salted something once and she was quick to tell me about it. 
Pretty never says anything, no matter what the food looks like but she does comment on how it tastes. I accidentally over-salted something once and she was quick to tell me about it. 1 person likes this
@DianneN (252324)
• United States
14 Feb
Many times I have to serve buffet style when we have many people. They can pick and choose whatever and how much or little they want to eat.
I still try to make a nice presentation for dinner for hubs and me. I’m probably wasting my efforts on hubs. He wouldn’t care if I made a mishmash of everything 
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@DianneN (252324)
• United States
14 Feb
@DaddyEvil Oversalting is the worst. Try adding a potato or two to absorb the salt before you serve it.
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@DianneN (252324)
• United States
14 Feb
I have to agree with that. The French have a way of preparing not only delicious food, but beautifully prepared. Some of these restaurants can be found in neighborhoods, the countryside, and even in less expensive restaurants without paying a fortune.
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@LindaOHio (217771)
• United States
14 Feb
We never had dinner parties. My husband just cared about meat and potatoes...not presentation! lol He loved steak; and I would make mushrooms and onions flambeed in bourbon, baked potatoes with sour cream and a veggie of some kind.
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@LindaOHio (217771)
• United States
15 Feb
@DianneN He ate much too much red meat; but that's what he liked.
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@rebelann (116631)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Feb
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 you1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (119718)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb
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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@Shiva49 (28073)
• Singapore
14 Feb
When I started my working career, I was looking for good role models to improve myself.
The one I liked and later tried to be like him was unflustered in the face of extreme adversity.
I was a CFO most of my career and I had to face unpleasant colleagues who tried to hit me below the belt.
And there was money issues too, or lack of them, in workplaces and I had to maneuver and wriggle out of tight situations.
A pleasant demeanor helped me a lot and soon it became a habit with me in personal life too
Another way to look at "copycat" is to remember the saying "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".
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