Katrina Markoff
Chocolatier
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
Chicago, IL USA
“It takes time to come around to the thing that makes sense to you.”
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By Roadtrip NationKatrina Markoff
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Was a chemistry and psychology major, but got to her senior year and had no idea what to do with those degrees.
Didn't want to be a doctor, didn't want to do research-realized that she only really loved cooking and horses.
Moved to Paris three days after she graduated from college.
She was accepted to Paris' Le Cordon Bleu, one of the most prestigious culinary schools in the world.
Felt like she hit a wall at Le Cordon Bleu-their traditional French style left little room for her to be creative.
One night, she was experimenting with chocolate and became inspired by an Indian necklace she was wearing.
She came up with 22 recipes, each inspired by a different place, highlighting the cultural aspect of food.
Out of those original recipes, the idea for her chocolate business was born; says Vosges is really the culmination of all her experiences.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Bachelor
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Career
Chocolatier
I create intriguing chocolate creations made with the finest ingredients from around the world.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Entrepreneurship
Food
Being Creative
Interviewed By
Seattle - Chicago
Continuing in Seattle, the Roadtrip Nation team has the opportunity to interview Whit Alexander, the co-founder of the board game Cranium. Later in St Louis, they interview Steve Schankman, the founder of Contemporary Productions. The next stop on the road is Chicago and the Busy Beaver Button Co. to interview founder Christen Carter. They also interview Katrina Markoff, founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolate.
