For years, Paul Newman and his longtime buddy A. E. Hotchner filled old wine bottles with their homemade salad dressing to give to friends as Christmas gifts. Reasoning that what was good enough for their pals was good enough for the public, they formed Newman's Own to sell the dressing. Their entrepreneurial adventure was a smashing success; to date, Newman's Own products have generated more than $100 million in after-tax profits, all of which have been donated to charitable and educational causes.

In that same generous spirit, Newman, Hotchner, their families, and friends now share more...

"Lisa was a big part of L'Orangerie's success, compliments from Johnny Carson to Catherine Deneuve and everyone else in between." - Latifa Franco, award-winning chef "Our careers have taken us in very different directions, but she was my mentor and inspiration from the start, so I guess it seemed fitting to write this and express my love and appreciation. Lisa is a woman who broke many molds in the culinary industry, forging a path for up-and-coming female chefs during an era of male-dominated kitchens. She displayed power and grace, both paired with a unique palate and attention to details....