How “The Blind Cook” Christine Ha Became a Culinary Sensation
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- čas přidán 8. 10. 2019
- “I would not trade where I am today to have my vision back,” says Christine Ha. Known as the Blind Cook, Christine started losing her sight right around the time she was teaching herself how to cook. She had to learn how to use the knife and stove all over again, but with the help of technology, she was a natural in the kitchen once more. But since going blind, Ha has won a television cooking competition, written a best-selling cookbook and opened her own restaurant in Houston. And, she’s still working on replicating her late mom’s beef noodle soup.
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She: Wins Masterchef
Me: Almost died chopping garlic
LMFAO 😄
I misread it so I thought she also almost died cutting garlic haha
Hahahahaha....it's okay. Thank goodness garlic is sold prechopped.
I mean, she did cut herself once
@@Cowboy-mo4je i died opening a carton of milk
"If you can't see how steep a mountain Is, then you can't fear It"
good for her becauae I'd be scared to death if I can't even see the mountain
@@ifalm4274 lol lmao 😂
This is a generic plattitude with no generic informational value.
If you cant see the mountain you also dont know if you SHOULD fear it.
Actually you will not know anything about the mountain at all.
chewy yoda ikr
Honestly I was just thinking that because that quote does make you think about life at least that's what it made me feel like after hearing that quote
Imagine Gordon Ramsay insulting someone like this: "I know a blind person that could cook better than you"
Wonder when he'll say that.
@@anotherordinaryguy4992 he won't say it, the bald guy that sucks up to Ramsay and borderline abuses the chefs will say it.
She was on his show
Oh he did i think on his twitter...
IsntMeLol Ew, Joe?
She has come a long way since masterchef, good for her 😃
did you mean she ha
shubhashree sharma LMAO
She is inspirational
It’s obviously an alexa ad, but this is pretty interesting
Marco Bogazzi it's actually a delta faucet ad
It literally says delta in the corner..
She said ot twice man calm downnnnn
It’s actually the mountain she is talking about
sohailme1991 its both a delta and alexa ad. They are both compatible not only that but alexa is said several times during the video and it closes up on the “voice activated technology “ it’s obviously an ad because no one needs to emphasize on those details
Blind person: *makes gourmet food*
Me: *puts boiling water in ramen cup*
Fingering Things I put some frozen peas in that and call it gourmet 😬
Like your profile picture
Fingering Things oof we’ll blind people can do great things and normal people twt
i saw u everywhereeee
😂😂🤣🤣
This video reminds me of Ratatouille: It's a beautiful story about someone cooking despite all challenges they face, due to their passion for food. The imagery is gorgeous as well!
When she was describing how she visualizes the ingredients I instantly thought of that movie!
that was still amazing movie and I love it, everyone can cook because cooking did not require natural born talent like singing, it require hard work and passion.
"Anyone can cook".
@@sorryperson92
And then the screen fades to black
Alex Soto That is one of my favorite movies!!!
BABY, WHEN YOU CRIED WHEN GORDON RAMSAY COMPLIMENTED YOUR APPLE PIE AND TOLD YOU TO NEVER DOUBT YOURSELF, I DEFINITELY CRIED.
I am so proud of how far you have come. I am also Vietnamese, and I am so glad I get to share cultural roots with such a beautiful soul
@Big Sur H1 I got super excited when I heard the good news about her restaurant and successful cookbook. I don't mean it in a bad way haha, more like a weird form of endearment
You do know she can't see your comment?
@@ksekhose8933 She can use text to speech applications to read comments or have her close ones read them to her.
Jackfrost Sekhose lmao just put the text in Braille
Same.
" i will not trade where i am today to have my vision back"
Me:😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Lies
Yeah, that's BS. She'll trade back in a heartbeat.... Unless she's Daredevil by night and uses her blindness to throw ppl off, lol.
Shes damned successful now - and you can't deny part of that is because of how sensational being blind and a cook is.
Why should she be super eager to trade a successful career in something shes passionate in just for her eyesight? You're all just jelly that shes following her passions or whatnot.
@@lNFINlTEx you have my respect.
Guys , stop basing there persons that said she lies , they just lacking passion & never know success in their pathetic life to comprehend what she say .
I thought this was an Amazon Echo ad
Bro me too
It was.
@@artformarket beautiful story. but fuck jeff bezos
LMA0 right
lol
Seeing her 6 years after winning Masterchef US in 2013 to be at this position now is a blessing. I saw her journey throughout the competition. :'(
"In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau’s famous motto: Anyone can cook. But I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere."
Anton's monologue from ratatouille fits perfectly here.
When Toph Beifong got tired of earthbending and became a chef
She received tutelage from Iroh.
😂😂😂❤️ best comment
XD
She skooled Ignis from FFXV
I see so many Masterchef winners just fade away after their season ends.. It's amazing that Christine Ha just kept moving forward and is now doing very well for herself. Proud of her.
This Delta sponsor episode makes so much more sense than the tattoo episode.
Lol what tattoo episode?
"If you can't see how steep the mountain is, then you can't fear it"
That is so true, sometime not seeing can stop you from over thinking and can stop you from fearing
Blind person: cooks like a boss
Me: can’t cook an egg
Its okay, at least you're not blind
Don’t let failure discourage you! Every burnt or ruined recipe is a stepping stone on your journey to becoming a great cook!
Pathetic
Stop comparing yourselves, you think you are the worst at anything in the world
Her name's Christene, but hey, you'll get better eventually! Everyone starts somewhere :D
Good to see her again .But this feels like a damn commercial
Frost D.H exactly!
It is. 😅
Well it never mention the location of her restaurant or the name of her book, basicslly just her name - maybe the music makes it strange?
Trung Đức Alexa is this a commercial?
How didn't you see the biggest part of it is inspiration?
3:06.. "When I cook, I can feel my mother's spirit nearby", that burst me to tears😭 i love her determination!
I am so grateful 4 days into being one of her newest cooks at The Blind Goat and able to meet her for the first time. Her smile is truly so genuine.
how is it now after two years??
How are you doing?
Props to the video editors on this video, because this is a MASTERPIECE. The camera shots, the transitions, the angles. Everything is just a chef's kiss.
(scrapes knife over the pie)
"How does that sound like?
Good and Crusty."
"You need to start believing in yourself, okay?"
The turning point of her life.
Love Christine! Been following her since her Master chef days, I admire the perseverance that she has and how she does not let her disability hold her back.
She's like the Daredevil of culinary world. Except its her sense of taste heightened to superhuman level. 😁
Me: Alexa, locate the lamb sauce.
Alexa: *Area 51*
Lmao
WHERE'S THE *LAMB SAUCE* YOU STUPID SANDWICH
Raid back on!!!!!
xD lol
@@frostyjeff idiot sandwich you mean
omgeee shes the one who taught me not to give up no matter if anything is blocking my path. i love her so much
This is a really nice comment but I apologise I can't take this seriously because of the one of Hyungwon's iconic meme face as you profile 😂😅
@@o_Omigiri HHAAHHAAHHAHAHA yes it worked hahahah
I still remember her from masterchef
"if you can't see how steep the mountain is, then you can't fear it"
that is the most Metal™️ thing i ever heard
I met her in person
So kind, very influential
This chef needs a huge clap of hands for being brave and not giving up
Man, I remember watching her compete on master chef when I was like 13 or 14 years and I was instantly inspired by her willingness to continue despite many obstacles. It reminded me of my own life and how sometimes things don’t always go your way but you just have to make the best of it. She literally made me realize the love that I not only have for cooking but also the passion to learn more and never letting life deter you from your goals.
Here I am 20 years old now and I am finally starting my own food journey on CZcams. Only up from here👆🏽! Thank you Christine, your a real inspiration 👌🏽🔥🔥💯
I can't imagine what can she achieve if she regains her eyesight. God bless her and all the visually impaired
Her: wins masterchef
13 year old me putting fries between my burger: *SHEF*
SHE WON MASTERCHEF SEASON 3!!!!
She's so inspiring and a legend.
She loves her mom so much. 😭
Same honey, even though our profession are far too different, the main reason why I continue is my mom and my grandmother. I am not blind and they are still living but thanks for this inspiration. ❤
She's still my inspiration after all these years
Anything is possible with willpower. She is a true inspiration
How MASTERCHEF “the blind cook”christina ha!
SOME respect for the title!
So its a good title, right?
mt nguyen
L16htW4rr10r I think they wanted to put Masterchef in the title
@@L16htW4rr10r There's a huge difference between a cook and a chef.
Whenever I feel I can't do things, I will remember how Christine who can't see can do awesome things. She's just an awesome inspiration.
Made me cry. I’m so proud of you Christine!
The filming and images on this video were superb. Her story was so beautiful on so many levels❤️
Christine needs a cooking show!
Dionna ly she is an judge in a master chef (forgot what country it is)
GOLd Pop It was masterchef Vietnam
Nikki Dickenson thnx also when I saw my comment I wad like damn I had so many typos (btw the reason for my typos is because I used a bad phone)
By the seems of it,she’s got a part of her mother’s looks,skill and courage,I’m so proud of how far this talented lady came❤️
cooking is a gateway for her to get closer to her mom, thats super sweet and a very personal story that adds something to her cooking only she can.
people like her who appreciates and cares for their craft so much are the people who are able to make it
Man I love this channel so much. Not only do they bring out the best stories but the filming is on another level. Keep it up guys 🙌
She started cutting onions and speaking fondly of her mother at that point those onions made my eyes watery.
Total respect to this lady. She has acomplished so much.
I’ve been following you since Master Chef! I rooted for you from the beginning and you came out a champion! You are the true definition that ANYTHING is possible as long as you have confidence in yourself. YOU are limitless. 🥰
She's such an inspiration!
I remember her from Master Chef she’s doing great!!
She is so inspiring, truly unbelievable. She has taught me to cook with all of your senses which I never thought of before seeing her.
I love her not just because she's such an inspiration but also because she's always so bubbly and her passion goes so deep beyond limitations surpassing limitations
Truly a blessing to this world
I remember when she won Masterchef. She is awesome!!!!
Omggg, my girl is here on GBS!!! She's such an inspiration and a joy to watch on Masterchef, my favorite moment is the apple pie challenge, so emotional that i cried hard, i'm glad that she won, she frickin' deserves it ❤
What an inspiration to people, telling them nothing can stop you from doing what you dream off
I am Vietnamese. I am so proud of Christine Ha. Thank you for making this video. Love your channel!
She has had me _hooked_ since MasterChef. Love this woman.
Daredevil but he needs to do Community cooking to pay his taxes
Just A Dio Who's A Hero For Fun If Christine had Daredevil level senses, she’d be the best chef in the world.
imagine being masterchef is her disguise
she fight evil in the night, chef at daylight
How beautiful she is both inside and outside,How hope I have the same compassion towards life and my work ,God bless her and hope she will achieve more great milestone ahead ,,
Christine, you're simply the best of the best.
Who is Vietnamese ✌️
And I love her so much ❤️
Me. I love her too
She cooks with ease even though she is blind, while I end up cutting myself when opening a can.
She so amazing
An amazing and inspiring person
God bless her, her mother is definitely proud of her
Christine, you must be a wonderful person, your story touched me a lot.
2:54 Why is no one talking about that guy eating pho with chopsticks AND a fork
Christine Ha was at Masterchef, she was great 💙💙
Phenomenal story, I came across her while looking for a TED Talk, and seeing how a blind person didn't allow their disability to stop them motivates me to try and achieve whatever I want to. No one gets a completely fair hand in life, it's really about how you decide to move forward.
U know what?
I was her biggest fan when she was in competition. I love her so much . When the judge said she is a disabled woman,I was so shocked and proud of her so much . Her technical is so amazing and her smile is super inspiration. I really want to tell her that " You are the best" . God bless u my girl!
She’s gonna be so happy after reading all of these comments
Uh ok 💀💀💀💀
She probably wont read them but if she does alexa can read them for her
😂😂😂😂😂 sorry that was funny
Not sorry
Lmao
NAH 💀💀💀
Piece in the background is Hebrides Overture. It's beautiful
She is amazing!! Inspirational. I think she was at Master Chief and made me cry a few times.
She is so inspirational.
(I haven't tasted her food yet) I feel like her soup would be better than her mom's at this point. It's the nostalgia that's blocking her from admitting that.
2:52 I could have almost swear that is Becky from masterchef s3
Same
I see her back at 3:09 😉✌
That's freaking awesome her mom would be proud
What an inspirational lady. Stunning, what she does even without vision.
“Why are we all commenting like this”
Me-2019
Fåžëęł Räø
trends too many trends
I think only u in here tough
"Idk"
Me, 2019
I really felt that 😢
* Wins the biggest cooking competition in the world*
Christina: Yeah im kinda famous.
I really really admire you.
You're my motivation whenever I feel down.
May you be happy all your life.
From Vietnam with love. ❤
Oh my God. Just heart breaking, and heart pulling. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
*video starts*
Me : check the title, thought it was an amazon echo ad
"reading everywere -me,2019
-me,2019
I really wanted you to win. I was so happy. Your an kind humble person. You deserved to win. I'm so happy for you. 👍
Not only is she passionate and skilled at her craft, she's humble too. Watching her win Masterchef was such a joy; she deserved it and so much more! She's such an inspiration; I wish my heart and soul could be even half as beautiful as hers one day.
she puts a lot of us who arent disabled to shame
Gordon "I know a blind person that cooks better than you"
Some dogshit chef in Hell's Kitchen "Who?"
Gordon "Christine Ha"
Ok but, she won MasterChef. She cooks alot better than alot of people
@@joshvente6898 I think that's the point
@@user-oj9hd7fb5m ww.123movies.la
Master Chef Season 3 was epic
Ha
Ha
Hakdog
I have macular degeneration and an extreme passion for food. I just wanted to say thank you so much for a blazing a path forward you are truly inspirational and something people can look up to and admire.
I remember watching the whole TV show just to cheer her talent .
Such a great person
I remember when she made an apple pie on master chef
It was a really heartwarming moment
When I heard her voice i went “ WAAAaaAaAaA”
A true inspiration for us all!!! I hope I can visit her restaurant one day I want to get her perspective on so many things.
Wow, I'm not watching MC, but I watched it when she was competing in it. How time flies. And it's truly delightful to see what has become of her now.
More power to Chef Ha. I wish I could taste her delectable dishes someday.
Christine: cooks while she is blind
Me : can’t even boil water
It's so easy. Just put water on a pot, turn on the gas, turn on the stove, put the pot on the stove and wait for 10 minutes. Why you gotta compare yourself? Just practice, don't act like you are the worst at anything in the world. Practice makes perfect
@@eanisiahdeguzman21907 lmao it’s just a joke
@@yazi2268 was my toxic comment inspiring? 😁
@@eanisiahdeguzman21907 not at all 😐
those who dislike are the ones who are jealous of her cooking skills.
Yihangmaster 003 or because they got tricked into watching a commercial
Shes really blind lmao
@Kopliko Kot She is blind you idiot.
This lady is one of the most amazing people probably like ever. But whoever filmed this deserves an Emmy.
What a brave and great woman is!
People : blind people cant cook
Christine : *wins masterchef* HA
Her: *_Blind and still cooks like a boss_*
Me: *_Still scared of oil touching my skin_*
Anais Watterson it’s okay man, chefs also dogged hot oil, and also, just try to cook more and you won’t fear it anymore
Why do people compare themselves? smh 😤😒
You get used to it the most you cook
she is so humble
Ive loved Christine since her appearance on Masterchef!! Now she has her own restaurant in my city