Warrior Wednesday Feature: Molly

Warrior Wednesday Molly

Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Molly!  Hi, my name is Molly. I was born and raised in Vermont, but have called Atlanta home for the last 10 years and still do.  I have ulcerative colitis (UC), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I was diagnosed with UC in 2012 at the age of 23 and my … Read more

5 Common IBD Myths

IBD Myths

As with any chronic illness, there are many misconceptions out there, some more common than others. Over my last eight years of having Ulcerative Colitis, I have heard many of these and do my best to correct them. Some I have heard more often and am aiming to debunk these for myself and the IBD … Read more

The Perfect Roasted Spatchcock Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Turkey

What is Thanksgiving without a turkey? This quintessential protein has been the center of Thanksgiving celebrations for generations, but often people are intimidated to cook such a big bird. Well, let me introduce you to spatchcocking. This is a specific cut for poultry that refers to removing the backbone and laying the bird flat. This … Read more

Warrior Wednesday Feature: Nikki

Nikki Marie

Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Nikki!  My name is Nikki Love and I currently live in Baltimore MD but I am originally from New Jersey. I have Ulcerative Colitis, a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and I was diagnosed at 8 years old. I’d been a very sick baby, though, and my pediatric GI suspects … Read more

Delicata, Apple, Arugula, and Blue Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Fall Salad

This fall salad has some of my favorite flavors and is a perfect addition to your holiday table! Delicata squash has a similar flavor to acorn squash, it’s rich and buttery. Pair that with sharp blue cheese, sweet crisp apples, peppery arugula, and a bright tart pomegranate vinaigrette and you have the perfect salad combination! … Read more

Cranberry Lemon Pound Cake

Pound cake

This cranberry lemon pound cake is simply divine! Cranberry and lemon are a classic combination, and one of my all-time favorites! Bright lemon zips throughout while tart cranberries accompany but don’t overpower. And the texture? It’s so spot on you wouldn’t even know it’s SCD! The soft sweet cake really allows the lemon and cranberry … Read more

Warrior Wednesday Feature: Jennifer

Warrior Wednesday: Jennifer

Let’s welcome this weeks warrior, Jennifer!  Hi y’all! My name is Jennifer and folks usually call me either Jen, Jenny, or Jennifer. I was born, raised, and still live in sunny Southern California. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis shortly after I became a registered nurse in 2005. I had self-diagnosed myself with IBS during … Read more