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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Nothing says holidays to me like ginger and warm baking spices. It transports me to having hot apple cider and ginger cookies as a child on Christmas Eve under the twinkling of the tree lights. This is my version of the holiday classic I remember. Adding the icing glaze brings a nice sweetness to balance … Read more
Christmas dinner for as long I can remember, included cranberry relish. A holiday classic and one of my favorites! Who doesn’t love tart cranberries and green apple intertwined with sweet citrus and crisp red apple encased by sugary strawberry gelatin? This is an adaptation of my Step Grandma’s recipe that I remember making with her … Read more
What is a holiday without some gravy? I was determined to still enjoy this holiday staple. This recipe uses the traditional method of making gravy from a roux. Roux is a French term for equal parts butter and flour cooked together until dark brown and is the base for any good gravy. Here we keep … Read more
Traveling with IBD can feel overwhelmingly stressful, especially when dealing with symptoms. Schedule yourself extra time for stops (if driving), and be patient with yourself. You’re loved ones should be too! Over the years I have learned what it takes to travel even when experiencing active disease.(Sometimes your specialist is two hours away!) Now to … Read more
A team of researchers in Germany discovered that certain dysfunctions in blood vessels could be a major contributor to the development of IBD. They hope that by eradicating the dysfunctions in the blood vessels it would slow the progression of the disease. Their findings were even published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. So, what … Read more
This is a staple recipe of mine that is tried and true! This dish is just as comforting as mashed potatoes, but it is much kinder to your gut. And with all that vitamin C in cauliflower this is great when you’re not feeling well! If you’re in a pinch for time, you can always … Read more
This is a foolproof weeknight meal that goes great with just about any sauce! In the summer months, I love having this dish with a light basil pesto. In winter months, I really enjoy it with a homemade hearty tomato sauce. Feel free to substitute the squash with zucchini or carrot ‘noodles’. This recipe is … Read more
I don’t know how you feel about it, but eating out on a diet can be stressful and even feel like a daunting task! Don’t worry, just because you have taken on the SCD diet to improve your health, doesn’t mean that you can’t go out anymore! I’m here to make dining out a breeze. … Read more
Jeffery Berger was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 18, and suffered with it into his 20’s. In 1985 his inflammation was so bad that he was hospitalized for two weeks and put on ‘bowel rest’ meaning he had to receive all his nutrition intravenously. In 1995, he went to a book event … Read more
Homemade tomato sauce is a labor of love, but one that is well worth it. As you fill your home with the aromas of Italy and bask in this centuries old tradition you might even wonder why you don’t do this more often! You may be new to the French term concasse. It quite literally … Read more