Ubi Simpson Author's Facebook Author's Instagram Author's Twitter Author's Website Ulrich "Ubi" Simpson is a creative consultant who worked for brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Diane Von Furstenburg. As a home cook, he was creatively inspired to create functional kitchen products and aprons out of denim for the everyday user. At the same time, he wanted to create jeans for men that served various body shapes and sizes. The result was the creation of his indie brand, UBI-IND and Mi Cocina. His brand has been featured in Forbes magazine and is based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He appears in Better Homes & Gardens as a recipe contributor and home chef. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.