Babo Waheed of Babo’s Kitchen
Saturday, January 18, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
800 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
*this event is ticketed with limited capacity. Tickets will be available 30 days before the event date.
Babo serves as a symbol of culinary exploration, representing resilience and the profound impact of human connection. Rubab, the creative force behind Babo's kitchen, draws inspiration from her diverse roots spanning Kuwait, Pakistan, and California. Shaped by the nurturing embrace of family and community, her culinary journey reflects the rich tapestry of her life experiences. Amidst living through the turmoil of the Gulf War in her early years and the trials of the pandemic in her adulthood, Babo discovers solace and fortitude in food, rekindling its ability to provide comfort and hope. Now, as a chef, she infuses her creations with the love and resilience she has encountered along her journey, offering a taste of warmth and positivity to all who enjoy her dishes.
Babo's journey
Babo's culinary journey is a narrative woven from the threads of resilience, positivity, and the unbeatable human spirit. Born in Kuwait, cradled by the warmth of her family's kitchen in Pakistan, and now flourishing in California, her life is a testament to the strength and hope she found in the people who crossed her path. Growing up, she was enveloped in the loving embrace of the women in her family, who not only nurtured her but also instilled in her a profound connection to food as a language of love. In those early moments, around the aromas of spices and simmering pots, she learned that food was more than sustenance—it was a conduit for joy, comfort, and shared experiences.
Babo's defining childhood memory unfolds during the tumultuous era of the Gulf War, where adversity shapes the true resilience of her spirit. Fleeing from Kuwait to Pakistan, surrounded by the chaos of conflict, she witnessed the unwavering strength and solidarity of her community. Amidst the uncertainty and fear, they found solace in coming together, sharing meals on makeshift mats as bombs thundered in the distance. In those moments, food became a symbol of hope, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, humanity's spirit could prevail. Growing up in Lahore, Pakistan, a city renowned for its vibrant festivities and unparalleled hospitality, Babo experienced firsthand the integral role of food in every celebration, milestone, and gathering. It was in this lively cultural milieu that she came to appreciate the profound significance of a meal prepared with love by someone dear.
Yet, as the world grappled with an unforgettable pandemic, where connections were abruptly severed, Babo found herself at a crossroads. In the face of isolation and uncertainty, she made a conscious decision to channel her energy into rediscovering and reviving the hope, comfort, and love that had always been synonymous with food in her life. Now, as she stands in her California kitchen, Babo is more than a chef—she is the embodiment of the strength and positivity she encountered along her journey. Each dish she creates is infused with the love and resilience of those who came before her, a tribute to the mothers, the women, and the countless strangers who showed her kindness and hope when she needed it most.
And as she shares her creations with the world, Babo brings her journey full circle, offering not just food but also a taste of the warmth, love, and resilience that have shaped her life. For in every bite, there is a hint of that warm embrace, a reminder of the strength and hope that carried her through even the darkest of days.
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簡介
Babo 象徵著一段烹飪的探索之旅,代表著堅毅不拔的精神,以及人與人之間的連繫的巨大形響力。Rubab 是 Babo 廚房背後的創意泉源,從科威特、巴基斯坦到加州,她從自身多元的文化根系當中汲取靈感。受家庭和社區的溫柔的滋養,她的烹飪之旅在在反映其豐富多采的生命歷練。童年時捱過海灣戰爭帶來的動蕩,加上成年後面對疫情嚴竣的挑戰,Babo 從食物當中尋找到慰藉和堅毅,重新發揚食物提供安慰和希望的能力。現在的她是位廚師,其創作融合她一路走來體驗過的愛與堅強,為品嘗她菜色的人們帶來溫暖和正能量。
Babo 的旅程
Babo的烹飪之旅,是由堅毅、正能量,以及人類打不死的精神交織成的故事。她生於科威特,被她在巴基斯坦溫暖無比的家庭廚房撫育長大,現於加州活得燦爛,她的人生彰顯著沿途遇到的人身上的力量和希望。她從小被家庭裡各位女性的愛包圍著成長,她們不但有養育之恩,更將食物作為愛的語言的想法,深植於她的腦海。她的孩提時光,在滿室香料和微滾的鍋具當中渡過,從中明白到食物不止飽腹——而是通向歡樂、安慰,以及和他人分甘同味的經驗。
影響 Babo 一生的童年回憶,隨著動蕩不安的海灣戰爭展開。逆境造就了她堅毅不屈的性格。她從科威特逃難到巴基斯坦,身邊都是衝突帶來的混亂,讓她見證到自身社群永不言棄的力量和團結精神。在前途不明和恐懼中,人們透過圍聚找到慰藉,在遠方傳來的隆隆炮火之中,坐在隨手拈來的臨時地蓆上分享食物。那時,食物成為了希望的象徵,提醒人們無論時代有多黑暗,人性依舊長存。Babo成長於巴基斯坦拉合爾,這城市以活力澎湃的節慶活動和無出其右的好客之道聞名,讓她親身體驗食物在各種慶典、里程碑和聚會中,扮演著不可或缺的角色。就在這個繽紛活潑的文化之都,她終於欣賞到親近的人用愛準備的一頓飯,是多麼的重要。
可是,當世界在一場令人難以忘懷的疫情中苦苦掙扎時,人與人之間的連繫戛然中斷,頓時令Babo 身處十字路口。面對隔離和種種不確定,她作了一個自覺的決定,投注心力去重新發掘和喚醒她生命中與希望、安慰和愛同義的——食物。現在,當Babo 站在她位於加州的廚房時,她不僅僅是個廚師,而是活出她一路走來遇到的力量和正向思維。她預備的每一道菜,都融和了前人的愛與堅強,是對一眾母親、女性,和數不清的陌生人的致敬——就是那些當她最需要仁慈和希望時伸出援手的人。
當她跟世界分享她的創作時,Babo的旅程亦得以圓滿,呈獻的不止是食物,而是塑造她一生的溫暖、愛和堅毅。每一口猶如溫暖的擁抱,提示著領她走過最黑暗的日子的力量和希望。