Sandra Lee, Food Network Star, Is The First Girlfriend Of New York

With Andrew Cuomo's sweeping victory over Carl Paladino last night, the governor-elect brings to Albany a new democratic mandate, a chance for fiscal responsibility, and Food Network star Sandra Lee.

Lee, who is a highly-rated TV personality and best-selling author, is the girlfriend of governor-elect Andrew Cuomo. The New York Post even claims that "thanks to her Food Network show, books and domestic-arts empire, Lee's wealth and celebrity easily eclipse the newly elected governor."

Writes the Post:

While promoting her newest cookbook, Lee was asked by a reporter how she felt about the possibility of being New York's first lady. Laughing, she said she was focused on being the "first lady of cookbooks right now."

Lee is a well-known fixture to tele-foodies around the country, but she might not be as familiar to New York political wonks, and where Cuomo once bridged the Cuomos and the Kennedys, now he ushers in a new awareness of all things Sandra Lee. For a refresher (or an introduction) below is a sampling of compilations to help bring New Yorkers up to speed.

WATCH:

A mash-up of Sandra Lee Halloweens:

And this:

Comments

[SonnyDaze]

11:55 AM on 12/16/2010

The woman is gorgeous. The only time I have ever watched the food show outside of Justin Wilson and Julia Childs is to see her. Cuomo is a bad politician but a lucky man.

[blssme]

12:38 PM on 11/12/2010

I used to find her pretty annoying but she grew on me, especially after I learned more about her background. I do think the tablescapes are over the top and doubt anyone actually follows her advice about them but it is fun to watch.

[dporterdvd]

05:41 PM on 11/11/2010

I would much rather watch Sandra Lee's reality show than Sarah Palin's reality show. At least Sandra Lee isn't serving up a lot of stuff which is hard to stomach.

[suemj]

09:40 PM on 11/08/2010

Just what we need, more publicity for Sandra Lee of whom I happen to believe to be a 'mediocre' cook. I'm sure she's a wonderful woman, and would probably make a great New York first lady, but there's nothing special about her food that warrants a television show; but I guess in all fairness that there are others who shouldn't be on either. Good luck to them anyway!

[Katie Nicholson]

03:21 PM on 11/09/2010

I would have phrased it as "Sandra Lee is a mediocre "cook" " But that's just me.

[Melisa Vistain]

08:05 PM on 11/07/2010

Sandra Lee is like the perfect housewife.

[Klytemnestra]

12:53 PM on 11/07/2010

it's cocktail time... :)

[Konnie]

12:19 PM on 11/07/2010

wow, there are some pretty catty foodies here.

i've stated this before. only those with time and skills taught early can pull off a scratch meal 24/7/365 for a family while working full time and taking care of the house/car/yard etc.etc. sandra fills that need.
i used to pick up the kids at the sitter after work, and have dinner on the table by 6! try that without a wand! i used every trick in the book. i could teach sandra a few things. a friend told me once she knew how i did it - i burned up every pan i had. i also burned up hand mixers and crock pots.
there was no sous chef in my kitchen and no pot scrubber or floor sweeper either. it was all
me, all alone, with three faces pressed against the kitchen counter wanting to be fed immediately.

and no we didn't set a fancy table EVERY MEAL , or down a fancy cocktail very often - but
having trick up your sleeve when you do need one is a blessing. NOTE: HER TABLESCAPES
ARE SUGGESTIONS! POSSIBILITIES - NOT MANDATES!

is she pretty, have an annoying voice - who cares. ina is a chunk, alton is a geek, and the salt
the other cooking stars add to recipes will kill us all. its a tv show - watch - don't watch.
she's carved out a niche for her "thing". if it's not your "thing" use the remote.

[JBCX88]

09:14 PM on 11/06/2010

My favorite recipe was from the Christmas cookie episode where I learned how to add frosting to Oreo cookies to make them more festive. That was a big hit with the PTA moms.

[Quasi Libertarian]

11:06 AM on 11/06/2010

I bet that chick is one high-maintenance lady

[kapalabhati]

08:47 AM on 11/07/2010

And I be you're a total tool.

[boycottrightwingthings]

12:05 PM on 11/10/2010

Quasi, No, actually at 11 years old, her mom took off and left her in charge of her 5 younger siblings. She somehow ( with the almost homemade tips??) managed to creatively raise them herself AND go to college. She also created a shade/curtain holder that has been patented. She deserves every bit of her success, and her love with Andy. I like her as a person who has overcame and thrived amid great challenges that would have knocked anyone down. Think before you write, and think before you call a woman a "chick".

[blurredmolly]

10:27 AM on 11/06/2010

She sure does cook. Bow chicka bow bow

[rcthomp]

06:18 PM on 11/05/2010

Shes not phony- she practically raised her sisters.

[Luca Bleu]

03:32 PM on 11/05/2010

Cant stand her... looks like the dollar store threw up all over her set in the very top pic..

[Gutts]

01:57 PM on 11/05/2010

Sandra'a kitchen is so cute.

[didereaux]

12:42 AM on 11/05/2010

Had I been a New Yorker I can honestly say it would have been a steep hill for me to pull the lever for Cuomo... simply because of his dating that albino witch. She is without a doubt one of the worst celebrity w*or*s on TV at the moment. there seems to be nothing she will not do or say to get a few seconds of camera time. AND THAT VOICE! Miss Rheinholz of the 3rd grade didn't scratch that basdly!

[MissCupcake]

12:10 AM on 11/05/2010

Watch her show and you can learn how to make Kraft mac-n-cheez and a vodka gimlet. She doesn't host a cooking show, she hosts a reheating show.