Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
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Cocoa Butter’s History: Cocoa butter refers to the natural fat extracted from the cacao beans inside the cocoa tree pods. It has been around as long as the cocoa plant has, but it wasn’t until 1828 that cocoa butter itself was discovered. A scientist by the name of Coenraad van Houten is credited with discovering … Read more
When I was teenager, I spent lots of time and most of my allowance at Starbucks. Besides the Caramel Macchiato, I loved their White Chocolate Mocha Lattes. Now, more than a decade later, I still hold a soft spot in my heart for this treat, although since starting SCD I no longer frequent Starbucks. I … Read more
Long before I moved to the South, I loved biscuits and gravy. As a child, we would have breakfast for dinner a few times a month, and I was always beyond delighted when the main breakfast dish was biscuits and gravy. Fluffy and buttery biscuits smothered by salty, and savory, made by scratch sausage gravy. … Read more
Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Daniela! Hi! I’m Daniela, Coach Dani. I’m currently living in Durham, NC with my husband and Boxer, Cinnamon. I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus in 2008 at 16 years old. The process of being diagnosed at the time, I believed, was very drawn out. I was (mis)diagnosed with multiple other … Read more
Alternative Milk’s History: Milk alternatives are nothing new, although they have gained a massive following in the last 10 years or so. In fact, milk alternatives first appeared in 13th century China in the form of soy milk. About a century later we see reference to almond milk in Egyptian cooking. Closely following, almond milk … Read more
One of my favorite childhood breakfasts on cold Midwest winter mornings was oatmeal. Since starting SCD, I have missed this hot, comforting, baking spice filled dish. This recreation is incredibly reminiscent and checks all the flavor and texture boxes! I have decided to name this dish porridge as the size of the cauliflower rice is … Read more
After not having any type of yogurt for over two years, the first recipe I made after trying SCD yogurt was frozen yogurt. I chose to make this version cherry flavored, however you can use any fruit you like. Cold, creamy, sweet, with a hint of bright acidity, this frozen yogurt is filled with good … Read more
Yogurt’s History: While yogurt’s origins are a bit of a mystery, it is believed to have been discovered in the Neolithic period in Mesopotamia about 5000 years ago. Turkey is credited for naming this dairy product, but yogurt can be found in every culture that has kept milk producing livestock. The first yogurts were most … Read more
Yogurt is an important part of SCD, and aids in gut healing by providing all sorts of good bacteria. Many of us who have IBD, myself included, have a hard time tolerating lactose. This is why fluid milk, certain cheeses, and commercial yogurt are not allowed. However, SCD yogurt is different because it is incubated … Read more
This easy one pan lemon chicken piccata is the perfect weeknight meal! Bright citrus, savory and floral capers, accompanied by creamy coconut make for a perfectly balanced sauce atop perfectly pan-fried chicken. Traditionally, when making this dish the chicken is pounded out to thin ½ inch thick cutlets. For simplicity and efficiency, I have decided … Read more