The fortune cookie has deep roots in Los Angeles, dating back to 1918 when businessman and philanthropist David Jung created the treat during the Great Depression. Through his Hong Kong Noodle Company, Jung aimed to uplift the spirits of the unemployed with messages of hope and good fortune baked into each cookie. The concept gained further fame in 1960 when director Billy Wilder used fortune cookies to promote his film The Fortune Cookie, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Wilder ordered 15,000 cookies from Jung’s bakery, each containing the message, “A great picture is in your future…,” marking a clever milestone in the cookie’s history.
Today, Lady Fortunes® Gourmet Cookie Company continues this Los Angeles legacy, elevating the classic fortune cookie with a gourmet flair and creative twist. It’s no surprise that Hollywood celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and even the White House have turned to Lady Fortunes® for a unique and delicious alternative to traditional gourmet gifts. The company’s Giant Gourmet Fortune Cookies, hand-dipped and decorated by skilled Confectionary Artisans, feature a personalized message on a 1-foot-long fortune inside. High-profile names like Tom Cruise and Natalie Portman have received these treats as gifts from Creative Artists Agency, one of many prominent agencies relying on Lady Fortunes® for marketing, promotions, and distinctive client gifts.
Lady Fortunes® has also caught the attention of major publications like O, The Oprah Magazine, Scientific American, and InStyle Magazine, which have embraced the company’s versatile offerings. Their Belgian Chocolate Picture Cookies have become a go-to for magazine launches, special issues, and events, showcasing the brand’s ability to blend creativity with flavor. The White House itself tapped Lady Fortunes® in 2004 to create edible Oreo® Picture Cookies featuring the Presidential Seal for the Second Annual Party for the President, hosted by Laura Bush—a massive hit among attendees.
Additionally, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough commissioned Lady Fortunes® to craft Picture Cookies with the cover of his book 1776 for a Library of Congress book signing event in Spring 2005, where they were distributed to promote the celebrated work.As the nation’s premier fortune cookie company, Lady Fortunes®—based in Los Angeles, CA—offers gourmet fortune cookies in three sizes, alongside a diverse range of other gourmet products. These confections are available nationwide at prestigious retailers like Williams Sonoma, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Harry and David, as well as major stores like Costco and Sam’s Club.
The company also boasts an award-winning website, www.LadyFortunes.com, which earned the Bronze Medal at the 2006 Summit Creative Awards for Most Creative Website. With nationwide shipping available year-round, Lady Fortunes® makes it easy to enjoy their delightful creations, proudly continuing a tradition that began over a century ago in Los Angeles.
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