Bier wird aus Gerste, Hefe, Hopfen, Wasser und Getreide hergestellt. Die Fermentation wandelt den einfachen Zucker in den Körnern und Gerste in Alkohol um. Die Menschen brauen seit rund 6.000 Jahren Bier. Es wird angenommen, dass die Sumerer den Fermentationsprozess … Read More
There are 500 varieties of bananas that grow on bushes that can reach 30 feet in height in one year. (THERE ARE NO BANANA TREES!) In the US alone, 96 percent of all households purchase bananas at least once a … Read More
“NO EXERCISE – EAT EVERYTHING YOU WANT NOW” DIET Researchers at the Scripps Clinic of San Diego found that people who at half of a grapefruit or drank a glass of grapefruit juice before every meal lost an average of … Read More
Bistro! Bistro! The world, I am sure, will never agree upon the exact origins of the word “bistro!” The most often quoted explanation is that bistro! bistro! is what the Russian solder shouted as they made for the cafes after … Read More
Things he said to my sister and me over the years. Things that really didn’t make a lot of sense, until now. How many of these do you remember your Dad saying? How many do you catch yourself saying?? °You … Read More
°It is impossible to lick your elbow °A crocodile can’t stick its tongue out °A shrimp’s heart is in their head °People say “Bless you” when you sneeze because when you sneeze, your heart stops for a mili-second °In … Read More
von Sheer Ramjohn Ein Verständnis: Inzwischen würde man begreifen, dass wir alle mit einem anderen Blick auf das Leben geboren werden. Dies ermöglicht es uns, verschiedene Ideen auf den Tisch zu bringen und dadurch Schwierigkeiten auf unterschiedliche Weise zu lösen. … Read More
Anstatt deine Speisenreste zu bauchen, lässt du sie schlecht werden und kaufst TakeAway! Für viele ist dies eine vertraute Routine – und zeigt Gewohnheiten auf, die zu einem globalen Problem der Lebensmittelverschwendung beitragen. Laut einem neuen Bericht der Vereinten Nationen … Read More
Tanja’s Recipe: Power bars from the power woman Tanja Grandits ’delightful contribution to International Women’s Day:“ A power bar, feminine, pink and powerful! ”. Tanja Grandits, 19-point chef at «Stucki» Basel, also makes her own power bar. For your customers … 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 Wasn’t Ready) Cuisine Nouvelle (or Nouvelle Cuisine) was revolutionary in the 1960s–70s in France—lighter sauces, fresher ingredients, artistic plating—and 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 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 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
Your favorite drink says more about you than you think. From coffee lovers to wine enthusiasts, here’s what your go-to beverage reveals about your personality. COFFEE You’re driven, focused, and always on the move. Coffee drinkers value productivity and routine-even … Read More
