Die Schönen Uri-Seeufer !? Einige davon sind jedoch nicht so sauber und schön wie sie sein sollten! Und der Fehler liegt nicht in der Natur, es sind wir die Menschen die rund um den See leben und die Natur mit … Read More
Red Cross, CH
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
EDMONTON, CANADA, MODERN ART CAFE & 32° BELOW The second most challenging project that I accomplished as Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations with the Florida-based Management Corporation was the opening of Modern Art Cafe in the West Edmonton Mall … Read More
The Pressure Cooker and its Consequences Being a Chef is not always as glamorous as it seems to most people! Being a Swiss-trained Chef, I have been in restaurant and hotel kitchens since the age of 16, so when I … Read More
The Reality Dealing with Retirement I never thought that one day I would be writing about retirement! One suddenly realizes that life is unbelievably short! I noticed over the last few months that I am reflecting and thinking a lot … Read More
Die Kohlenhydrate…ein Freund oder Feind?? – Sie können sicherlich Pfund verlieren, aber wissen Sie wirklich, was Sie verlieren? Die primäre Funktion von Kohlenhydraten in Ihrem Körper ist es, Energie zu produzieren. Ihr Gehirn und das zentrale Nervensystem benötigen die Energie … Read More
Essential Carbohydrates… a Friend or Foe?? You certainly may be shedding pounds, but do you really what you are losing? The primary function of carbohydrates in your body is to produce energy. Your brain and the central nervous system need … Read More
I always remember a conversation, I had it with my father and a friend of his, way back when I was about 15 or 16 years old, the time when I was deciding what to do with my life after … Read More
It was my first trip to Milan and it was amazing! I loved the vibrant, exciting lifestyle of this city. The shops are absolutely amazing with all the top names in fashion, my favorite place was sitting by the plaza … 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
