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."
We’re from Oklahoma, where the good people come from ;-).
I used to watch Emeril’s show regularly. He never seemed like a heavy drinker to me. And he could make great food. We often got his recipes from the Food Channel website.
Sandra Lee has a biography that any conservative should admire - she’s a self-made woman. Made quite a lucrative empire out of very meager beginnings to be hated by bigots and food snobs.
No, I’m not at all in favor of her current choice of consort. She could do better than that yutz.
We saw Eric Ripert on PBS the other day, after having previously seen him in some episodes of “No Reservations.” Lovely food, very nice manners, and such a cute accent!
I love seeing the places Anthony Bourdain goes, but he is a very angry and bitter person. I feel sorry for him. Probably it’s because he’s a New Yorker.
Girlfriend in a Cuomo, I know
I know - it’s serious
Girlfriend in a Cuomo, I know
I know - it’s really serious
People the Food Network is show business!! I couldnt stand the perky little Rachael Ray and let’s face it while Giada is soft on the eyes she is from a wealthy family who sent her to the best schools in Europe. Sandra had a bad childhood and did something with her life. I don’t agree with her lifestyle but it doesn’t take away from what she has done.
¨Man vs F___¨
Joooostan Wilsoh:
“I had a fren what took his preacher man duck huntin’. Dey got demsleves all situated in dat dere duck blind and Boudreaux commence to call up him a duck. “Quack quack”... After awhile... a big ole Mallard duck flew by... Boudreaux told dat preacher to shoot dem duck but gud... “KABLOOM”... dat duck hit da water. Boudreaux’s dog... named Fido... spelled PHIDEAUX... jump up and went trip trip trip on top of the water and pick dat duck up... went trip trip trip on top of the water and put dat duck down... Dat preacher ain’t said a wurd... Boudreaux call him up another Duck... he tole ole preacher to take him... KABLOOM... Phideaux went trip trip trip on top of the water and pick dat duck up... trip trip trip on top of the water and put dat duck down. Dat preacherman say to Boudreaux, “Can I axe you a kweshun, heh”? Boudreaux said, “Naw... dat dog been sum kind of an embarrasment for me... I guar-an-tee... I can’t never taught dat dog how to swim”.
LLS
We just don’t get that many Morbissey puns around here, you know.
I don't think she qualifies for the "M".
Justin would pour that palmfull of salt into a perfect teaspoon.
Slim...you’ve really done it this time! LMAO!
I didn’t know you were such a Morrissey fan. hehe.
LLS
My mother, who never rid herself of her Alabama accent or terminology, would say "They're sexing each other"...
LOL!
That has a different meaning for those of us who raise reptiles. “Sexing” is attempting to deduce whether your critter is male or female. The breeder of our chameleon, Paco ... whoops, Paula ... did it wrong!
If wifey and I are out and spot a hardcore homosexual of either gender, we’ll sometimes comment that “I can’t sex that one”. Some of these lesbians, especially, have really got it down, so to speak.
“Girlfriend in a Cuomo, I know
I know - it’s really serious”
Do you really think she’ll pull through?
No, I don’t want to see her...
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