Yes, people, it’s that time again, whether you’re ready or not. So, to cheer you up, here’s a Blast From the Past! It’s when  Pat appeared on Good Morning New York 10 years ago, with Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly. Pat chatted with Rosanna, sparred with Greg, and gave the VALENTINE’S DAY QUIZ. They extended the segment (Pat was on a roll) but...

    As readers of   I Can’t Believe I’m Not Bitter   know by now . . . Valentine’s Day Is Tricky. Sure, a guy can get something sweet for her. A gal can get something “hot” for him.  Something cute for the kids, anyone?     But what if you don’t have a her,  a him or a them? What if you...

Valentine’s Day is tricky. Take my heart-shaped meatloaf (You should only be so lucky). This year, it turned out rather free form, and the tomatoes and parsley could only disguise it so much. And yet. I needed a photo for the blog, having neglected to write anything else for the big day. Well, the photo session with my beloved didn’t go all that well....

Chicken Recipe, Anyone? I have a foolproof recipe for roast chicken, but that’s not the point. Although if you want to, you can skip to Read More, grab a chicken, and have at it. As for the rest of you, this isn’t really about chickens, but  about expectations and reality. About the saying, “Be careful what you wish for because you will surely...

Don’t you just hate it when you think you’re being original, and then go online and find about a million references (no exaggeration) to your brilliant idea? That’s the story of “my” heart-shaped meatloaf, which I’ve made for years every Valentine’s Day.  Beats going to dinner on a night when restaurants are booked and...