Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Warm summer night air, a crackling campfire, and a showcase of stars. The only thing that could make it better? S’mores! This American classic surfaced in the early 1920’s in a cookbook calling it a ‘graham cracker sandwich’. However, in the text it mentions it is already a hit with boy scouts meaning it got … Read more
Happy 4th of July! Fireworks, BBQ, and all things red, white, and blue. Celebrate our Nation’s independence with this patriotic flag cake! Whether you’re hosting your own get together or going to someone else’s, this flag cake is sure to be the center of attention! Soft, moist almond cake is encased in airy, sweet, marshmallow … Read more
Summer is just around the corner, and ice cream is no doubt the quintessential treat of the season. After switching to SCD I set out to make a version that was as good as the original. This dairy-free cashew coffee ice cream is just that! And the best part? You don’t need an ice cream … Read more
Celebrate mom with these fun pink cookie sandwiches this Mother’s Day. Soft lemon infused cookies surround rich velvety raspberry cream icing making for a delightful and decadent treat. Feel free to make the cookies for the sandwiches smaller or bigger depending on preference. The recipe for the icing will give you extra, but I opted … Read more
Light, airy, sweet, and creamy; fruit dip was a childhood favorite of mine and still is. Wanting to recreate this American classic I set out to make it SCD friendly. To my amazement this version tastes just like I remember! Fluffy egg whites provide structure for the airy marshmallow while the honey and vanilla add … Read more
Easter brunch is a tradition for many, and cinnamon baked goods are usually the center of attention. They are at our house anyway! When looking to recreate the inviting warm scent of cinnamon infused soft baked dough topped with gooey icing I immediately thought of a classic; monkey bread. Traditionally, monkey bread is made in … Read more
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Celebrate all things green with these festive and tasty key lime cookies. Grain, refined sugar, and artificial color free you can feel good about serving these! Bright, zesty, and tart key lime comes through the soft dough, while the smooth icing provides sweetness and a velvety rich finish. If you can’t … Read more
February holds three birthdays in our house, including mine, so in honor of that I have decided to share the strawberry cake recipe I make every year for our celebration. I chose to make it into cupcakes which is less time consuming and not quite as daunting as trying to ice and decorate an entire … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! These strawberry cake pops are the perfect treat for yourself and your valentine. Fun to make and decorate, these cake pops are great for making with the kiddos too. Grain-free, refined sugar-free, and artificial color-free you can feel good about serving these festive cake pops. Soft, fruity, pink cake is encased by … Read more
While I was flaring and in the hospital this past July-September and could only stomach soft foods, I always looked forward to this dairy-free vanilla pudding that my husband and dad would make for me. Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures in life that can mean the most. After recovering and getting back in the kitchen … Read more