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
Molecular foods are a culinary movement that combines science and cooking to create unique textures, flavors, and presentations. Think of foams, spheres, edible air, and liquid nitrogen clouds! I played with it for a while just because it became … 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!
Yep, we’re a strange bunch, aren’t we? The only species with the intelligence to create incredible technology, solve complex problems, and explore the universe—yet also the only one capable of orchestrating its own destruction. Not any of the species in … 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
As a Chef, I arrived in Bermuda, a subtropical island in the Atlantic Ocean, about 700 miles off the coast of New York or the Carolinas, as a chef in 1972. Fresh off my military service in the Swiss Army, … Read More
Flüeli-Ranft: Where History, Spirituality, and Adventure Collide At the heart of Switzerland, Located between Lucerne and Interlaken and surrounded by rolling hills and graceful mountains, you find everything you ever dreamed of, whether traveling alone, with a family, or as … 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
