Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo with Food Network star and girlfriend Sandra Lee in 2009.
Posted on 12/31/2010 4:32:22 AM PST by NYer
Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo with Food Network star and girlfriend Sandra Lee in 2009.
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New Yorkers can call her the domestic diva, shortcut cooking queen or the governor's main dish - they just can't call Sandra Lee the First Lady.
The girlfriend of Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo won't have any official titles, duties or staff.
"Sandra would never expect any taxpayer dollar to support the contributions she makes nor would she want to burden the state in any way," Cuomo spokesman Josh Vlasto said.
That's smart, say etiquette experts, noting the First Lady title doesn't extend to Lee since the duo haven't uttered "I do."
"It's absolutely incorrect to call her the First Lady," said Lyudmila Bloch of Etiquette Outreach, a Manhattan manners school. Instead, she said, dignitaries and constituents should call her Ms. Lee.
The charismatic couple, who met at a Hamptons bash five years ago, won't move into the executive mansion. They'll use their Mount Kisco house as a home base, Vlasto said.
One source added that "She's very much a part of his life and will do whatever he needs."
The 44-year-old Food Network host joins the ranks of Diana Taylor, Mayor Bloomberg's companion, affectionately referred to as "Diana."
"I'm all for modern takes on partnerships, but in this case, unless you are married, I'd refrain from using the title First Lady," said Anna Post of the Emily Post Institute.
Traditionally, the state's First Ladies have had a prominent public role in government as well as a staff and budget.
Lee, a Food Network host and author who boasts a product line, did say last year she'd bring her creative cuisine to the executive mansion.
"I will cook. And do you know what I'm going to bring when I get to the governor's mansion? Great garnishes."
Now Emeril was a guy who looked like he had been imbibing...on his old shows that are recycled these days. Other cooks too such as that Louisiana guy on TV 20 years ago. Every recipe called for half a jug of wine. And that English guy Floyd who used to be on TV. He was always drinking wine on the set
The Frugal Gourmet...Jeff what's his name.... His show began to die after he was found having sex with some of the young guys working on the set
Ha! Sorry. I suppose so, but she annoys me to no end. Plus, as my grandma Annie would say, they are ‘living in sin’!
You make a good point about the new Governor. When I saw the new census data with North Carolina’s population growth, I thought, “That’s it! Go to some other state; we’re full up here!”
I would make an exception for more families like yours, though. :)
She is the resident drunk on the FNW.
The Frugal Gourmet...Jeff what's his name.... His show began to die after he was found having sex with some of the young guys working on the set At least Emeril can do more than put together pre-mixed ingredients out of a box, as Sandra Lee does. So could Justin "I ga-ron-tee!" Wilson!
My late grandpa and I used to watch Mr. Wilson and we'd get quite a kick of him taking a nip everytime he would add wine to a recipe.
I remember "The Frugal Gourmet." I never liked him before that news came out, anyway. To be a good cook and remain telegenic even after imbibing takes some real talent.
Sandra Lee's 'talent' seems to consist of the fact that she is easy on the eyes, is jubtabulous, and likes to drink on camera.
Give me Nigella Lawson any day. What a woman...and a chef!
Oh yeah!!
Sandra Lee is the "frightening hell spawn of Kathy Lee Gifford and Betty Crocker who seems on a mission to kill her fans, one meal at a time."
And that is one of the NICER things he has had to say about her.
Gack! (Not to mention, you have to dice the onions and celery??? Too much work ;-)
Awesome. I cheered when the first time I read that!
Count me as one of many who can’t understand how she managed to get two shows. I understand the semi-homeade concept, but it isn’t a level of cooking that needs a show.
I found Avec Eric on Hulu this week and that is one of the best food preparation shows I think I have seen. Eric Ripert (Top Chef, LeBernadin) goes out where the food is grown or wine is produced and you get a mini lesson in agriculture, then he ties it to a featurette in his restaurant, and a recipe for the home chef. And LOTS of wine. I have actually made food from this show and am considering buying the DVD’s.
That show isn’t on any cable network and that’s sad because it’s really good.
Give me Nigella Lawson any day. What a woman...and a chef! >>>>>>>
Her show...Saw it once or twice. It’s soft porn the way she carries on. Justin Wilson was a great TV personality. I garr-on-teee. I kind of forgot that he used to take a nip of whatever wine he was pouring into the gumbo pot.
Yes, you’re probably right. But she really can cook!
Justin Wilson was quite a character. He actually reminds me of my grandpa...maybe that’s why I still think of him and smile.
Eric Ripert is a real genuine chef unlike Sandra Lee. I think he was on an Anthony Bourdain show. Bourdain is not a chef these days. His shows were much better a few years ago. I don’t watch them anymore. Too formulaic.
One of his shows years ago was hilarious. He was in a market in Vietnam and the cooks improvised old automobile hubs into cook stoves and grilling rigs
Justin Wilson>>>>
One of the shows sponsors was the Louisiana Department of Tourism. I’m sure he helped bring visitors to Louisiana
Interesting. I didn’t know that, or didn’t remember! Thanks.
I am quite familar with Eric Ripert because of Anthony Bourdain’s ‘No Reservations’ and also Top Chef. Did you see Ripert recently on the 100th episode of No Reservations? It was a great show, although the quality of the series has declined in the last couple of seasons.
I appreciate the tip and will look it up on Hulu soon. I am surely in the minority, being a man that likes to try new recipes after recording cooking shows.
Generally I fast-forward through them to get the gist of the recipe and whether I’d like to try it. That is, unless it’s a really interesting show like what you describe...or I am watching Nigella. hehe.
She is a pair of bolt on boobs in a tight sweater... look up her past... she is no Snow White.
LLS
yeah we call her the semi-ho as well
You need to catch Ramsay on Fword as well. That is an instructional and entertaining show and GR is actually a decent and humorous guy despite how American TV forces him to act.
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