USA Today newspaper highlights why tourists should visit RD The American media recounts the places vacationers should visit Santo Domingo, RD.- The USA Today newspaper highlighted that the Dominican Republic is a safe place for tourists and gave several reasons … Read More
The JLT team consists of women and men from different cultures. Everyone brings their personal stories. Together, we pursue the idea of intercultural exchange and integration through work and education. Each individual brings his / her personal talent 100 percent … Read More
Vermicelles are the typical Swiss autumn dessert. Abroad, this specialty made of Chestnut is almost unknown. Luckily, then more is left for us to enjoy! At least in the culinary world, Globalisation has ensured that there are no limits anymore … Read More
Often it helps to add something fresh to the food such as lemon juice or something sweet, like apple wedges. The dish can also be stretched with a little water, milk, cream, cream cheese, sour cream, or créme Fraiche. If … Read More
TAPAS & WINE! During a visit to Valencia, I was amazed at the variety of restaurants and cafes presenting a wide choice of tapas on display. I enjoy nothing better than eating that way, going from one place to another enjoying … Read More
Buffalos give less milk than cows, but it is much richer: It has almost twice as high fat and protein content as cow’s milk. This also affects the cheese that results from it. For example, the organic buffalo soft cheese … Read More
Drinking wine from the current season already? With the sparkling-fruity Beaujolais nouveau, this is a treat! The early wine that originates from the homonymous growing area north of Lyon, France, is the first drop of the current vintage that may be … Read More
Strange: 99 percent of human beings are able to drink from a glass or cup. Nevertheless, it has become customary to use Straws. In Switzerland alone, billions of drinking straws are used every year – and most of them are … Read More
Cafe September, Fort Lauderdale, Florida About Ulrich
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
