Paula Lambert facts for kids

Lambert doing a cooking demonstration at the 2007 Texas Book Festival

Paula Wynne Stephens Lambert was born on July 5, 1943. She was born in Santa Maria, California. Paula is an American cheesemaker, author, and teacher. She makes special, handmade cheeses. Paula grew up in Fort Worth, Texas.

When she was a college student, she studied art history. She spent some time in Perugia, Italy. After college, she lived in Italy for a while. She really enjoyed the fresh mozzarella cheese there. In 1982, she started her own company. It was called the Mozzarella Company. She opened it in Dallas, Texas. Paula has written two books about cheese. She also teaches cooking classes.

Paula Lambert's Amazing Awards

Paula Lambert has received many important awards. These awards celebrate her great work with food.

• In 1988, she was listed in Who's Who in Food and Wine in Texas. This means she was recognized as a very important person in Texas food and wine.
• In 1992, she won the Pacesetter Award. This award was from the Roundtable for Women in Foodservice. It recognized her as a leader for women in the food industry.
• In 1998, she was listed in the James Beard Foundation's Who's Who in Food and Beverage in America. The James Beard Foundation is a famous food group. This honor meant she was one of the most important people in American food and drinks.
• In 2005, she received the Career Achievement Award. This award was from Mary Baldwin College. It celebrated her success throughout her entire career.
• In 2022, Les Dames d'Escoffier gave Paula a special award. It was called the Grande Dame Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honored her amazing contributions. It recognized her work in the food, drink, and hospitality industries over her whole life.