How Can a Culinary Arts Degree Help You Change Professions?

“I love feeding people. My favorite part of culinary arts is making people feel good with my food.” This is the motivation and inspiration behind LCI student Miracle Rowe. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Miracle’s passion for cooking, serving, and creating led her to Louisiana Culinary Institute at the urging of her friends and family. However, pursuing a degree in Advanced Culinary Arts wasn’t her first step after high school. Miracle initially began studying to become an attorney.

It was during a not so uncommon evening while she was cooking for family and friends that they suggested that she should enroll in culinary school. Her first thought was, “but I’m already in school.” Her next immediate thought was, “yeah, I should!”. So she did. Being a Baton Rouge native, her first and only choice was LCI where she is currently studying in the savory program, with plans to earn her baking and pastry degree as well. 

“Miracle is an incredibly intelligent student. She’s always willing to help others, making sure all tasks are complete in the kitchen. She’s one to watch for the future!” says Chef Mike Dunn.

The most interesting aspect thus far has been the meats class. “It’s entertaining and interesting to see where every piece and every cut comes from,” says Miracle. On the other hand, the bread class has proved more challenging than she anticipated. “There are so many parts and processes that influence each step. It’s a lot of science, with different flours, butters, and types of bread.”

After graduation, Miracle plans to combine the skills and lessons she’s learned with her passion to open her own catering business. While weddings, events, parties, and private dinners will be her focus, she’ll begin by gaining as much experience and knowledge as she can. “I’d love to bounce around, work with others, and learn as much as I can.”