Thursday 7 July 2022 03:24 AM Sandra Lee shares a kiss with Ben Youcef, 43, while cruising around Lake Como ... trends now
TV chef Sandra Lee was spotted sharing a kiss with fiancé and actor Ben Youcef on their romantic getaway trip for her 56th birthday near Lake Como in a 1956 Porsche speedster on Wednesday.
The former Food Network star was seen leaving her villa along Youcef, 43 — with whom she has been in a relationship with for about a year — before driving by the lake in the white sportscar, matching its color in a sheer, revealing top knotted at her waist.
The loved-up couple couldn't keep their hands and eyes off each other prior to their evening stroll, embracing and kissing one another on the steps of the villa where they are vacationing.
WITH LOVE FROM LAKE COMO: Sandra Lee was spotted driving a 1956 Porscher Speedster while her 11-month fiancé Ben Youcef, 43, wrapped his arms around her as she celebrated her 56th birthday by Cernobbio, a town by Lake Como, Italy, on Wednesday
COUPLE'S RETREAT: Youcef held on tight to the TV chef, as she looked smitten and relaxed in a sheer, white knotted top
A KISS FOR THE ROAD: The couple, who have a 13-year age gap, looked lovestrucked in the vintage car as Lee smirked while Youcef kissed on the cheek
FLOWERFUL EVENING: Their pair, nicknamed 'Bendra' by friends and family, enjoyed each other's company during their romantic stroll along the scenic route by the lake
WHEN'S THE WEDDING: The couple looked as if they had just gotten married, with Lee wearing a white, laced outfit and Youcef wearing a blazer
VINTAGE: Youcef and Lee were spotted enjoying the beautiful weather in nortern Italy on a hot, summer day, where temperatures reached 89F (31C)
LOVESTRUCK: Lee was seen snogging her boyfriendwhile laying both of her hands on his neck before their getaway drive on the steps of their vacaional villa
Like a true gentleman, Youcef, who was casually wearing dark jeans, a black blazer and a white button-down shirt, opened up the driver's door to let Lee in the vintage car first.
The couple then drove-off and were spotted enjoying each other's company before sharing another passionate kiss while Lee was behind the wheel.
According to People, friends of the couple are known to affectionately refer to the pair as 'Bendra.'
At one point, Lee looked smitten as Youcef was seen holding and kiss her neck from behind while they enjoyed the view on Lake Como on a hot, summer day, where temperatures reached 89F (31C).
ITALIAN FASHION: Lee, a former star on Food Network, rocked a white and golden top while wearing a light beige long skirt and white sandals
Lee and Youcef were seen cuddling and passionately looking at each other on the steps of their vacation spot before their romantic stroll
LADIES FIRST: The Algerian-born actor opened up the door to the driver's seat of the vintage Porsche like a true gentleman
GRAZIE AMORE: Lee thanks her beau for the gesture by leaning in and giving him a little snug
LIKE A GENTLEMAN: Youcef held the door open for his girlfriend until she fully got into the car comfortably
Youcef made it to his seat before wrapping his arm around Lee as she starts the roofless car
GONE LIKE THE WIND: The TV Chef's blonde hair flew back along the wind as the couple were seen leaving their vacation spot
LOVE ROUTE: Youcef and Lee enjoyed the evening stroll three days after the cooking-show Emmy award winnner shared pictures of her 56th birthday celebrations on Instagram
The couple appeared to be chatty during their drive as they drove across the beauitful Italian landscape filled with colorful flowers
CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU: Youcef looked at his fiancée several times during their romantic stroll while she was driving
IN THE PRESENCE OF LOVE: The couple appeared laid-back and very much in the moment while driving aroud in the 1956 white Porsche
Lee, who turned 56 on Sunday, gushed about her birthday celebrations and her 11-month fiancé on Instagram.
'Romantic Sunset cruise on Lake Como pre-party with my Ben,' she captioned a photo of herself passionately kissing Youcef on Sunday.'... so romantic and special for my birthday!! Happy birthday everyone- may your kisses be filled with love and passion. Loving 56 so far! So grateful…Xoxo Sandy.'
On Saturday,, she once more shared a photo of herself passionately kissing Youcef on a balcony in Verona, the setting for Shakespearian romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet.
'So lots to share from today on!! ' she wrote. 'First and most importantly I am making my years count instead of counting the
