Now that we are all getting ready to hit the road or the mountains, walking, and hiking, it is important to do it in a safe way! Risk Factors/Prevention Backpacks that are too heavy or worn incorrectly can cause muscle … Read More
I’m standing in the kitchen trying to hold on to my thoughts, knowing all too well that if I stall, I’ll lose my hold on the situation. What do I need to do again? Oh, yeah, “Nelson, I need a … Read More
A photographer was invited to dinner with friends and took along a few pictures to show the hostess. “These are very good!” she commented. “You must have a good camera.”At the end of the evening, the photographer thanked the hostess … Read More
Accident numbers increased as soon as the restrictions eased up Last year, 3471 people found themselves in an emergency in the Swiss Alps and had to be rescued. That is more than ever before. 112 people had fatal accidents while … Read More
by Leah C. Walden-Hurtgen, a service attendant in our restaurant (2001-2006) – Martini’s Bistro-Bar in Miami, now living in California. I am washed and polished, rested and bored. I sit on my shelf, reminiscing of the past nights: the music, … Read More
When things in our life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar ..and the beer. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front … Read More
Here is a popular story about a governor of a state and his wife out on a drive. As they passed through the area where the wife had grown up, they stopped for gas. When the attendant came out, the … Read More
In January of 1932, William Wrigley, Jr. Died He started as a traveling salesman at 13, selling soap for his father’s company. He had a series of sales jobs, one of which gave chewing gum as a premium. Customers liked … Read More
ARE YOU EXCITED TO GET UP IN THE MORNING AND STILL ENTHUSIASTIC AT THE END OF THE DAY? If not, the good news is that you can be, by learning to manage your energy more skillfully. If you are like … Read More
We love our Chocolate; a Swiss family of 4 eats approximately 22-24 kilos of Chocolate per year! However, do most people think about what it takes to produce this tablet of goodness when they pick it up from the store? … Read More
by Ulrich Koepf, March 4, 2026 Leave me a comment about this blog As we are sadly watching The world immerses itself in what certainly looks like a third world war. We have to keep in mind … Read More
🏰 From Medieval Stones to Crispy Poultry — A Journey at Attinghausen’s Ruins & the Pouletburg If Swiss history and hearty comfort food had a lovechild, it would probably be the experience you get when visiting the Burgruine Attinghausen
Schreibt mir bitte ein Kommentar, mit Ihrer Meinung am ende dieser Seite Wie ich die Welt heute betrachte Ich sehe keinen klaren Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse oder zwischen Ost und West. Ich sehe … Read More
When I look at the world today, I don’t see a neat struggle between good and bad, or East and West. I see a system that is tired and outdated. Globalization, as it was designed and sold over the last … Read More
Di you have a similar story ?? Please leave me a comment at the end of the page⇓ This is a short version of the life of a Swiss Chef and Hospitality Consultant spanning over 55 years and seven … Read More
Do you have any Swiss Army experiences or memories? Leave me your comments at the end of this page↓ Where are they all now, 54 years later?! The second page is a price list of provisions calculated for … Read More
Als Koch kam ich 1972 auf den Bermudas an, einer subtropischen Insel im Atlantik, etwa 700 Meilen vor der Küste New Yorks oder Carolinas. Direkt nach meinem Militärdienst 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, Graubünden), probably mesmerized by the stunning views and the prospect of … Read More
Ulrich’s Miami Mob ordeal
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 don’t know why they call them “Nr 1 in the World” when there are so many, according to many different associations, rating companies, and clubs. … Read More
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, embarrassing Brandy Bottle Pop! The video is 16 min. long – Video is 37 years old, and therefore not the best quality!
Dominikanische Republik In 1987 kam ich in Santo Domingo an, um an der Neueröffnung des neuen Jaragua Hotel, Resort und European Spa zu arbeiten. Ich war verantwortlich für die Installationen der Gastro Betriebe im ganzen Resort und danach eine Küchencrew … 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 ’70s, it was the ticket to enter the USA to pursue my destiny. After … Read More
von Ulrich Köpf, 4.März 2026 Bitte hinterlassen Sie mir einen Kommentar oder Ihre Meinung zu diesem Blog. Während wir mit Bedauern zusehen, wie die Welt in einen Krieg gerät, der mit Sicherheit einem dritten Weltkrieg gleicht, müssen … Read More
Have you ever visited this place? Have you been part of Meditation Movement? Leave me c omment about your experience here or at the end of this page The Swiss Filmmaker Felice Zenoni, a native of Altdorf, Uri, … Read More
