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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A vinaigrette is a quick and easy way to add a fresh acidity and brightness to enhance and compliment any type of salad! I particularly love the versatility of a vinaigrette, as all it really encompasses is; vinegar, acid, oil, and seasonings. Having said that, feel free to get creative! Have blueberries instead of cranberries? … Read more
This salad is sharp and sophisticated while using flavors of the season, and is certainly one of my favorites for entertaining in the fall and winter months. The almond ‘brittle’ in this salad is always a guest favorite, and an easy way to impress! (Just don’t tell them how easy it was to make!) If … Read more
Living with a chronic illness like Crohn’s or Colitis will more than likely at some point require medical attention and or care that can only be provided in a hospital setting. No one looks forward to or enjoys these visits, but they are critical to your health and well-being. Knowing you may find yourself confined … Read more
Over the past 20 or so years, there has been a widely effective new treatment for those with Crohn’s or Colitis. Enter the drug class of biologics. These immune suppressing medications, given intravenously, have changed the lives of so many with IBD for the better. Many IBD patients have been able to experience lesser symptoms, … Read more
This is one of the first recipes I pull out as fall begins. Nothing says fall more to me than the combination of butternut squash and warm spices. The pears add sweetness and structure, while the squash makes this soup velvety smooth. Adding the balsamic glaze brings a balance of acidity with a touch of … Read more
Chances are you have had to wait in a line to use a bathroom before. Whether at a theme park, concert, or football game we are all familiar with this concept. Inconvenient? Perhaps, but not anything near an emergency. Living with Chron’s and Colitis can paint the picture above very differently. In the same scenario, … Read more
Over the past 20 or so years, there has been a widely effective new treatment for those with Crohn’s or Colitis. Enter the drug class of biologics. These immune suppressing medications, given intravenously, have changed the lives of so many with IBD for the better. Many IBD patients have been able to experience lesser symptoms, … Read more
Thanksgiving is not complete for me without a slice of pumpkin pie! I was determined to make an SCD friendly version resembling the original as closely as possible. After many experimental baking sessions, I was able to successfully make this pie with a perfectly flaky crust! Not to mention this pie is filled with delectably … Read more
This dessert will impress even the most critical dinner guest. It has exquisite presentation and elegance in spades. I’m rather fond of the warm spice flavors imparted by the cinnamon and cloves married with the sweet and sticky cranberry apple glaze. You really won’t believe this dessert doesn’t have any refined sugar! It is important … Read more
With Thanksgiving coming up, I wanted to take the opportunity to address the often-uncomfortable topic of family members who aren’t supportive. Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful for what we have, and that includes family who are less than supportive in our health journey or otherwise. Thanksgiving means being grateful, but it also probably includes … Read more