Here is a bit of history about the Ice Cream, with the Sommer approaching, good to know! Did you know that Italians eat more ice cream per head than any other nation? With over 38,000 Ice cream parlors, shops, and … Read More
Due to the fantastic weather in Switzerland , the plum harvesting season started ten to fourteen days earlier than usual. An extremely good harvest is expected; the Swiss Fruit Association predicts a quantity of 1300 tons of plums. They say … Read More
More than 4500 young people from Lucerne are starting their apprenticeship these days. It is a special situation especially for young cooks and hospitality professionals. Roseline Troxler – Lucerne Newspaper 04.08.2020, 5 a.m For Ivan Djordjevic and Joel Marbach, it … Read More
Word of the Chief magistrate on the federal holiday of Switzerland, August 1st. Dear fellow citizens! We live in the Canton of Uri. According to the founding history of the Confederation, the Eternal Confederation of the Confederates was sworn and … Read More
Wenn Sie jetzt reisen müssen oder wollen, erfahren Sie hier, wie Sie es einfacher und sicherer machen können. Medizinische Profis legen die besten Praktiken in Restaurants, Hotels und öffentlichen Toiletten fest. Wir sind weit davon entfernt, während einer Pandemie zu … Read More
Would you like a culinary borderline experience? Chef Jeroen (Restaurant “Sens”, Vitznau, Lucerne, Switzerland) makes it crack. Here are the test notes. Gault Millau – July 12, 2020 Text: Urs Heller Photos: Olivia Pulver EXPERIENCE 1: «THE PARMESAN OF THE … Read More
In Altdorf, einer kleinen Stadt 40 Minuten von Luzern entfernt, befindet sich dieser sprudelnde Ort namens „Fizz“. Wenn Sie von Luzern nach Tessin, der Südschweiz, in Richtung Italien fahren oder von Tessin zurückfahren, sollten Sie die Ausfahrt Altdorf nehmen und … Read More
We are so doomed! It’s the latest signal the faster wireless networks will soon be available EVERYWHERE. China’s Huawei says they have installed five 5G hotspots on the world’s tallest mountain. The network provides 20-times greater capacity than a typical … Read More
Hopefully sooner then later, travel will come back to a normal situation, that is if people realize that this Covid-19 is still around. It is necessary to wear masks, it is the only way to stop the spreading, remember it … Read More
497 Buildings were lit up in Red all over Switzerland last Monday, from 22-12 pm in order to cause awareness to the difficult time the Entertainment Branche had to go through during the Covid-19 time.
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
