Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Happy Official Fall! Happy fall, friends! Tuesday officially marked the first day of fall, which means I finally have an excuse to fully embrace all things cozy, spiced, and pumpkin. (As if I really needed one, my house already has all the fall decor out!) Of course, here in the South, the weather hasn’t quite … Read more
☕Festive 10-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Paleo & Refined Sugar-Free) Hot chocolate has always held a special place in my heart during the holiday season. From snuggling up under blankets and enjoying a cup after playing out in the snow, to hot chocolate and cookies while decorating our Christmas tree, there’s no denying hot chocolate is … Read more
🩸Festive & Easy Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail-Refined Sugar-Free! Happy Halloween, friends! 🎃No tricks here — only treats from me. This year, I’m sharing a FREE Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail — my little treat for you to sip on while you hand out candy, cozy up for a spooky movie night, or just celebrate the season in style. … Read more
🍎 Quick & Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter- Refined Sugar-Free! A cozy fall classic, faster than ever! Smooth, sweet, and full of warm spice — apple butter has long been one of my favorite fall rituals. There’s something about the way it fills the kitchen with the scent of apples and cinnamon that feels like … Read more
Quick Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer (with SCD option) Fall has a way of creeping in slowly — a crisp morning breeze, the first leaves crunching underfoot, sweaters pulled from the back of the closet. And of course, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: pumpkin spice season. Every year, I look forward to that … Read more
If you’re anything like me by mid February you are ready to see some warmer days and sunshine. While we might still have a few more weeks before Spring is officially here, you can bring the warmth of the vibrant tropics to your kitchen today with this refreshing Quick Dairy-Free Pineapple & Kale Smoothie! Packed … Read more
What would peach season be without a peach smoothie? Cool, creamy, ready in five minutes, with only six ingredients. Even better? Dairy-free and no banana too! Delicate floral sweetness from the peach brings a lovely peach color and base for this smoothie. Mango and coconut milk add a fun tropical influence. While the zesty ginger, … Read more
Beat the last of the summer heat with this easy iced coffee! Indulge in a timeless coffee treat with this new SCD recipe. This cool and refreshing iced coffee has hints of fragrant vanilla throughout, and is sweetened with naturally floral honey. Smooth and creamy dairy-free milk tones down the strong coffee flavor and you … Read more
Spring is in full swing and strawberries and kiwi are now in season. This smoothie is a great and easy way to enjoy both! Fresh and fruity strawberries and tropical kiwi come together for a classic flavor profile quintessentially Spring. Blended with smooth and nutty almond milk, rich and creamy cashew butter, and sweet date … Read more
There is nothing quite like a warm London fog latte on a brisk winter morning. Traditionally a London fog uses Earl Grey tea. This particular type of tea is different from black tea as it has oil of bergamot in it, giving it its distinctive flavor. Bergamot, if you don’t know, is a citrus fruit … Read more