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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Happy New Year’s Eve! For as long as I can remember my family has always made punch for this holiday, so naturally, I had to keep the tradition alive. The great thing about making a bowl of punch is that you can make it once, and enjoy it all the way up until the ball … Read more
Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Sophia! Hi everyone, I’m Sophia, founder of The Princess Promise! I live with my family in South Jersey, USA. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), five years ago while I was a junior in college. Throughout that semester, I was juggling my Honors … Read more
Refreshing and bubbly with a hint of peppery sweet ginger, this ‘ginger ale’ is good to the last drop! Easy to make, and gut friendly, this version is refined sugar-free, yeast-free, and SCD compliant. Traditionally, ginger ale gets its bubbles from the yeast that is put in it, but this is not allowed on SCD. … Read more
Looking for a dairy-free option for a New Year’s appetizer? Well, this plant-based ‘cheese’ ball with thyme, lemon, and cherry is it! Creamy and smooth, the nuts give a perfect cheese texture, while the bright citrus, earthy thyme, and sweet cherries add depth and sophistication of flavors. While the total time for this recipe seems … Read more
Hot chocolate is a holiday tradition, and one I have missed since starting SCD. Chocolate is not allowed on the SCD diet, however cocoa butter is. This butter is rich and creamy while having the same consistency and mouth feel as regular chocolate, making for the perfect substitution! Be sure to not skip the blending … Read more
Marshmallows are a holiday must, and these homemade peppermint flavored ones can’t be beat! Easy to whip up, and fun for the whole family you will want to make these all year round! If you don’t like peppermint, feel free to substitute vanilla extract instead. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for them … Read more
Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Stacey! Hi, I am Stacey. I’m originally from Houston, TX! I have moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. (diagnosed in 2012 when I was 21 in my 3rd year of college). My diagnosis was quick once my symptoms escalated to 20-30x/day, but before that, I had been to the doctor for GI distress … Read more
Sugar cookies with icing are not only a must for Santa, but for family fun too! Every year my mom and I would make tons of cookies and treats for friends and family, and one of my all-time favorites was the cute cut-out holiday shapes with icing. Drawing on my fond childhood memories I have … Read more
These elegant bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles couldn’t be easier and are sure to be a smashing success! Crispy bacon encapsulates the tender asparagus. A hint of bright citrus perfectly complements the crunchy and salty parmesan making for a symphony of savory flavors that are perfectly in key. Be sure to make and serve these the same … Read more
Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Ashlyn! Hi, I am Ashlyn from Northern California, born and raised, and still residing there now. I have ulcerative colitis and was diagnosed in 2016. My diagnosis experience was quite drawn out. I started experiencing symptoms in 2015 and early 2016, but like so many do I ignored and thought … Read more