I know I haven’t been blogging much. I try to tell myself that I don’t have time or my life just isn’t exciting enough to blog properly. But having this discussion with a fellow blogger tonight, who happens to feel the same way, I realized – a blog is just a vehicle for my opinions and views on life!!! I have views! I have opinions! Therefore, I have a blog!!
For years I have joked that the job of my dreams would be a restaurant reviewer or movie critic. I love food and I love movies! So why can’t I blog about that kind of stuff??
A few nights ago, my friend Tina and I went on a “girl date.” We used to work together and became great friends. Everyone knows that when you no longer work with people, you tend to lose touch with them. But Tina and I have made a pact to see each other at least once a month!!
We started out at Copeland’s. It’s a casual restaurant with a New Orleans flavor. They make Southern Louisiana favorites – like red beans and rice, fried catfish, etc. I have never been a fan of Copeland’s. I don’t know why really. But I wanted to try somewhere different, and I heard that their artichoke and spinach was “Da Bomb” – in the words of a friend, so we decided to go there.
Overall, I was unimpressed. We did start off with the spinach dip. It was very good. But I did not hear, see, or feel any bombs going off. It was too cheesy. I know that sounds like a lame complaint. Also, they serve it with fried bow tie pasta instead of chips or bread. I thought the pasta had a weird taste – like they were fried in old grease – everybody in South Louisiana knows what taste I’m talking about. But I wasn’t 100% disappointed.
On to my entrée. I had the Crab Cakes and Shrimp Alfredo. Here’s a picture of it! Doesn’t it look yummy! But again I was under whelmed. L I don’t eat Alfredo sauce and crab cakes very often, so I thought I treat myself. Well, the pasta was weird tasting and the shrimp were rubbery. I love crabs, but these cakes barely had crab in them. Mostly fillers.
Tina had the Pasta Jambalaya. She said it was spicy. “It’s good though.” I don’t know about you but that doesn’t sound like a five star review.
OK. On to dessert – let’s see if they can redeem themselves.
I had the King Cake Cheesecake. Overall, it was good. It was absolutely gorgeous! The bottom had the cinnamon cake like a normal king cake with a big layer of cheesecake on top. Then it was sprinkled with purple, green, and yellow sugar. So pretty! I wish I had taken a picture. Normally, I am not a fan of King Cake. I grew up in this area my whole life and don’t really see what’s so special about it. I mean, my family usually buys one to two King Cakes a year and we enjoy them. But it’s not like I crave King Cake. But I enjoyed this Cheesecake. It wasn’t overly sweet, even though you’d think a dessert covered in sugar would have been. I probably wouldn’t get it again though. Because next time I go to Copeland’s (if I ever do), I am getting the Turtle Cheesecake!!!! Tina got it and the minute the waiter put it in front of her, I knew I made a mistake!!! God, it looked luxurious!!! Chocolate Cheesecake with nuts and caramel mixed in covered with tons of melted chocolate and caramel!! Tina, being the wise woman she is, did not offer me a taste, probably because she knew I’d take more than one! LOL!!!
With dinner over, we then headed to the movies! Tina and I both love Vampire movies, so our movie choice was a no-brainer! UnderWorld: Awakenings!!! I even prepared for the movie by watching the first two a few days before. I don’t own the third movie; it’s a prequel anyway and doesn’t even feature Selene. So I knew I wasn’t gonna miss any important plot points. I liked it, even though, there is very little plot and a lot of violence. But I knew what I was getting into. The film makers left the ending set up for another installment. So, fingers crossed for a Selene-Michael reunion.
Overall, I had a very excellent time that night!!!! The best thing by far was spending time with my friend Tina!!
WTYL,
Jodie
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