āChillinā time really is an absolute necessity to be able to function at work. Here in Switzerland a normal work schedule in the Hospitality Industry is from 8 or 9 am until 2 pm, then a 3-hour break, then back … Read More
Are you vegan or vegetarian? the eighth Veganuary already saved 15000 car journeys around the world. At the beginning of the new year, more and more people are going vegan for a long time as part of. According to a … Read More
Did you know thatā¦back in 2020 Ā thereās an Earth Overshoot Day? This describes the day at which the sustainably usable resources of a whole year are used up. It is calculated every year by the Global Footprint Network and shows … Read More
This is a column featured in a Swiss Supermarket Newspaper every week by a young lady by the name of Lisa Stutz, every week she puts a smile on my face when I read her short but funny stories. She … Read More
The Orient Express Enter a world of timeless glamour, where each carriage holds a new experience to be discovered. I saw the Orient Express just a few weeks ago stopping at the train station in my Village, Erstfeld, URI, Ā I … Read More
The Heart is about the size of a persons fist. it weighs about 300 grams. Adults have between 55 and 65 milliliters of blood in their body per kilogram of weight. Thatās about 8 percent of the total body weight. … Read More
This Superfruit has a bad reputation. Wrongly accused! How did the avocado get its bad reputation? If you compare the avocado to other fruits and vegetables it doesnāt look that drastic. Whatās good in this fruit? The qualities of the … Read More
written by Lisa Stutz, She is looking for a balance between urban and rural. And picks the best of both. CITY, COUNTRY, STUTZ There isnāt much that everyone in Zurich agrees on. But āAGā on the license plate stands for … Read More
This was written by Andrea KrĆ¼ger, she is a German Citizen, I do not know her, I am just re-posting her comments from Facebook because I think her observations and opinion are very interesting and something to think about! and … Read More
The History of Taiwan The prehistoric history of Taiwan, before history was written Taiwan was inhabited for thousands of years by Austronesian Indigenous people, who are genetically and linguistically linked to Pacific Islanders. Human presence dates back at least 30,000 … Read More
This is a short version of the life of a Chef and Hospitality Consultant spanning over 55 years and seven countries. Author Ulrich Koepf My Life Story as a Chef and Hospitality Consultant I was born in a small Town … Read More
The Day I Served the Future on a Plate (South Florida Wasnāt Ready) Cuisine Nouvelle (or Nouvelle Cuisine) was revolutionary in the 1960sā70s in Franceālighter sauces, fresher ingredients, artistic platingāand it really spread worldwide in the 1980s. If you were … Read More
Where are they all now, 54 years later?! The second page is a price list of provisions calculated for 100 Soldiers, that I had to use during my time!
Als Koch kam ich 1972 auf den Bermudas an, einer subtropischen Insel im Atlantik, etwa 700 Meilen vor der KĆ¼ste New Yorks oder Carolinas. Direkt nach meinem MilitƤrdienst in der Schweizer Armee war es mein erster Flug aus der Schweiz … Read More
A Linguistic Fossil: The Origins of Romansh, the Fourth Language of Switzerland Once upon a time, around 15 BCE, Roman legions strolled into the Alpine regions of Raetia( Grison, GraubĆ¼nden), probably mesmerized by the stunning views and the prospect of … Read More
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My first Project, Truffles Restaurant in Miami, 1983
My grandson, Just turned 16 a few months ago, soon he will have to start thinking about what he wants to do as a profession when he finishes school in another 2 years, apprenticeship or college?! Then at the age … Read More
Hot Chocolate does not always have to be a beverage, it can also be a Restaurant and Entertainment-Night Club as this one was. A concept created by Steve Vincent, Back in 1997, this was a project I was involved in … Read More
Best Chef of the World! Every region of the world seems to have one. I donāt know why they call them āNr 1 in the Worldā when there are so many, according to many different associations, rating companies, and clubs. … Read More
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā THE REALITY CHECK As we all have plenty of time to reflect, think, and reminisce about what is going on in the world right now, I decided to express my personal opinion, feelings, and … Read More
Chef Ulrich in Action in Guadalajara, Mexico My first visit to Mexico was with my wife Nazarine in 1979, we stayed in Mexico DF at the Sheraton Hotel. From there a chauffeur was driving us to several sightseeing locations. The … Read More
My awkward Brandy bottle pop! The video is 16 min. long ā Video is 37 years old, and therefore not the best quality! Ā
Ā Dominikanische RepublikĀ In 1987 kam ich in Santo Domingo an, um an der Neuerƶffnung des neuen Jaragua Hotel, Resort und European Spa zu arbeiten. Ich war verantwortlich fĆ¼r die Installationen der Gastro Betriebe im ganzen Resort und danach eine KĆ¼chencrew … Read More
In 1987 I arrived in Santo Domingo, to work on the re-opening of the new Jaragua Hotel, Resort, and European Spa. I was in charge of a kitchen crew of approx. 35-40, and seven F&B outlets throughout the Resort. On … Read More
As a Swiss chef, I took the opportunity to go and see the world, that profession was in demand especially in the United States during the ā70s, it was the ticket to enter the USA to pursue my destiny. After … Read More
Your favorite drink says more about you than you think. From coffee lovers to wine enthusiasts, hereās what your go-to beverage reveals about your personality. COFFEE Youāre driven, focused, and always on the move. Coffee drinkers value productivity and routine-even … Read More
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