Pamela Strobel

Pamela Strobel (born circa 1928), also known as Princess Pamela, is an American chef and cookbook author. She is best known for her authentic Southern cooking served in her New York City restaurant The Little Kitchen. Strobel also published a cookbook in 1969, Princess Pamela's Soul Food Cookbook that was featured in the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History's exhibit, "Food: Transforming the American Table 1950-2000."

Early life Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Strobel was mainly raised by her grandmother, Addie, until she was 10 years old. Her birthname may have been Addie Mae Strobel. Before making her way to New York City in 1950, Strobel worked at R. J. Reynolds tobacco plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and other establishments in Virginia Beach and Newport News, Virginia.

Once in New York City, Strobel worked in a chemical factory during the day and a restaurant at night where her friend Visee Dubois danced.

In 1969, Strobel's book Princess Pamela's Soul Food Cookbook was published by New American Library.

Strobel closed Southern Touch for unknown reasons in 1998.

Princess Pamela's Soul Food Cookbook Strobel's cookbook, Princess Pamela's Soul Food Cookbook, was first published by Signet in 1969. The book has almost 150 recipes and predominantly highlights Black Southern cuisine.

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