Kathie Lee is off for several days because Frank is getting an award. 

So they talked to her on the phone this morning. She and Hoda have taken to calling each other "My Hoda" and "My Kathie."  And she left a surprise gift:  a framed 8x10 portrait of herself to help Hoda during the separation. 

It's really unfortunate that she's gone today of all days because they're going to be cooking with Paula Dean and Lynda Carter.