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."
Here you are, Elwood.
Attractive?! She’s got a neck longer than a giraffe. You should all be checking out Nigella Lawson for good looks, good food...and other attributes...
Although I’ve read that she’s pretty darned liberal, as evidenced by her boy-toy choice, she’s really done very well for herself. Check her bio. She’s very much a self made woman who supported her family through some very rough times while still very young.
She doesn’t claim to be a terrific chef, nor is she a “Martha Stewart” wannabe, but she’s someone who says anyone can put together a a really nice party without breaking the bank or spending days in the kitchen preparing for it.
Plus, she really is a hottie.
Mark
John Wiley publishes cookbooks.
Who knew.
That is a truly strange image, CD.
But on the bright side, as young Andrew further trashes the economy of New York, residents won't be able to move here because they'll never be able to sell their houses in New York.
I pulled up that video the other day. What a joke! Who could eat that nastiness? Who did she bribe for the job she’s got? Aside from what we already know about Cuomo, the fact that he has a person like her in his life tells a lot about him. Yuck!
Don’t worry, folks, when we have our first homosexual couple in the governor’s mansion, they will change their tune and impart full honors on the partner.
Just another move to devalue marriage.
Semi-Ho Made.
Don't blame me. Elwood asked for more pics of Sandra.
Here's Nigella. Certainly not a giraffe.
Sandra Lee’s “recipes” are similar to what you can find on the back of a can of mushroom soup. Such as take canned tuna, mix with Campbell’s mushroom soup. Add a cup of diced onions and celery. Add pepper and salt and bake in casserole dish for 40 minutes
Pretty lame.
Andy has ZERO idea of the mess he is about to inherit...NYS is toast, financially...It's gonna be fun, watching...liberals destroy themselves..
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