The first known foods eaten by humans were foraged from the natural environment long before agriculture existed. These early foods would have included: 🌿 Plants and Vegetation Wild fruits (like figs, berries) Nuts (like walnuts and almonds) Tubers and roots … Read More
I asked myself over and over again, what is Hamas’s objective by fighting the Jews, killing and starving their innocent Palestinian People in the process, because we all know, Israel is not going to go anywhere, this just complicates the … Read More
Hier sind die US-Städte mit den höchsten Preisen, und vergleichen Sie sie mit den Preisen in der Schweiz. Wie Subways 5-Dollar-Footlong-Sandwich könnte günstiges Fast Food bald der Vergangenheit angehören. Der Durchschnittspreis für Fast Food in größeren US-Städten liegt mittlerweile im … Read More
Ah, Switzerland. The land of majestic mountains, shimmering lakes, chocolate that could make you cry, and trains that run like they were scheduled by Swiss-made atomic clocks. But before you pack your finest hiking boots and a pocket full of … Read More
Thought of the Day! I am very partial to what is considered to be wise quotes, as so many of us are. The key to these beauties might be to live them since they are part and parcel of wisdom, … Read More
Italians adore their own cuisine. Over the coming summer, many people travel south to Tessin, often into Italy. There, they can be enchanted by Italian cuisine. In this article, we’ll show you which restaurant offers what Nothing beats an old … Read More
Swiss Alp Cheese is strictly produced in the summer only, with milk from the cows, goats, or sheep that graze on the Alpine pastures. It is only when the milk production and cheese making process take place on the mountains … Read More
🌅 What is Easter? Easter is the central feast of Christianity, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified by the Romans around 30–33 AD and rose from the dead three … Read More
🥯 What are Hot Cross Buns? They’re small, yeast-leavened buns typically made with: Flour, milk, and sugar Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg Raisins or currants A cross on top (made from flour paste or icing) They’re soft, slightly sweet, … Read More
This is an oasis of peace and relaxation The Etzlihut is nestled in the wild mountains of the canton of Uri, near the border with Graubünden (Grison) The beautiful mountain landscape around the Ettzlihut offers something for everyone: families, hikers, … Read More
Manche Orte erzählen ihre Geschichte nicht laut, sondern leise. Die Burgruine Attinghausen ist so ein Ort. Sie thront nicht spektakulär auf einem unbezwingbaren Felsen, sondern steht bodenständig über dem Dorf – fast so, als wolle sie sagen: Ich bin noch … 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
Wenn ich die Welt heute betrachte, Ich sehe keinen klaren Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse oder zwischen Ost und West. Ich sehe ein System, das müde und überholt ist. Die Globalisierung, wie sie in den letzten Jahrzehnten konzipiert und propagiert … 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
Climate-friendly handling of our consumer goods! Consumption shapes our everyday lives – and thus also the environment. Every product has a story that usually begins long before it is purchased: raw materials are extracted, processed, transported, used, and eventually disposed … Read More
How to Use WordPress.com: A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Powerful Website Creating a website no longer requires advanced technical skills or expensive tools. With WordPress.com, anyone can build a professional-looking website, blog, or portfolio in a short amount of … 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
