This class is full. Please contact us at programs@smithcenter.org or 202.483.8600 to be added to wait list.

With Laura Pole, RN, MSN PCNS

Come in from the cold and warm up in Chef Laura’s healing kitchen.  You’ll learn how to prepare delicious nourishing soups and stews using warming winter vegetables, beans and grains.  And how about a citrus fennel salad and spiced muffins to turn up the yum?  Finally, enjoy eating your meal in each other’s warming company!

*Please Note: Every individual’s needs are unique. We aim to offer a variety of health-promoting options for each individual to consider, but do not prescribe the specific dietary content of any program for anyone.

Suggested donation: $35, includes a health-supportive meal and all recipes.

Our programs are open to the community and tailored to meet the needs of people affected by cancer. Classes and workshops are free or low cost on a pay-as-you-can basis, ensuring that our programs are accessible to everyone.

About Laura Pole

Laura Pole, RN, MSN, comes with a diverse educational background including a Masters degree in nursing, chef certification, and professional music training. For over 20 years, she has been merging her careers as a health supportive chef, professional musician, oncology clinical nurse specialist, and a palliative care educator. Laura serves Smith Center in several ways: Director of Nourishment Education Programs, Director of Professional Trainings in Culinary Translation and Co-Creator/Coordinator of Patient Navigation Trainings. Laura is also on faculty for the nationally acclaimed Cancer-Fighting Kitchen workshops.