Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
The pumpkin spice latte is the ultimate cozy fall coffee drink. This latte was invented in the late 80’s, early 90’s with specialty espresso drinks on the rise in the US. While no one knows the exact person that invented this drink, Starbucks is no doubt the reason for its mainstream popularity. The coffee chain … Read more
Nothing says fall is here quite like fresh hot apple cider. Warm, sweet, and inviting this cider brings crisp apple flavor with warming baking spices displayed and a striking golden amber hue. Let this cider transport you to cozy evenings, colorful leaves, and warm sweaters. This recipe incorporates all the elements you already know and … Read more
Spring has officially sprung and this pea pesto is bursting with all the fresh bright flavors of the season. This lusciously green pea pesto is light and herbaceous and adds sophistication to any meal in no time. Sweet green peas make the base of this sauce and are complemented by cool mint, licorice infused tarragon, … Read more
Happy first day of Spring! With warmer weather and outdoor activities just around the corner you’ll want to have this strawberry limeade all season long! Bright tart citrus cuts through sweet and ripe strawberries creating the perfect combination of Spring goodness. Complemented by cool mint humming in the background and floral honey tying it all … Read more
In early December when we would decorate our Christmas tree as a family, it was always tradition to drink eggnog and admire our work when we were done. You could find a carton of eggnog in our fridge basically until New Years as we would enjoy it all month long. Wanting to still participate in … Read more
Happy almost first day of Summer! These peach and strawberry Bellini mocktails are the perfect way to celebrate and stay cool! Traditionally, peach Bellinis have a peach puree base and are topped with Prosecco. Created sometime between 1934-1948 in Venice, Italy this pinkish-hued cocktail became a sensation almost instantly, and remains a classic to this … Read more
This refreshing ginger and mint tea is the perfect afternoon “pick me up” now that warmer weather is officially here. Cooling, sweet mint is accompanied by spicy, pungent ginger offering the ultimate yin and yang of flavors. Over ice, and topped with fresh mint, what could be better? Be sure to take a look at … Read more
I love coffee and always have, but what’s coffee without some creamer? For the first few years on SCD I had only black coffee, cut with water of course to be SCD compliant. I missed my flavored creamers in my morning cup of jo, but just figured it was better for me to skip since … Read more
Spring is just around the corner, and this lavender infused lemonade is the perfect way to celebrate. SCD compliant, and with all the sweet tart zesty lemon you remember accompanied by floral and herbaceous lavender, it may just become your favorite lemonade. I like to steep the lavender for 30-45 minutes to impart flavor, but … Read more
When I was teenager, I spent lots of time and most of my allowance at Starbucks. Besides the Caramel Macchiato, I loved their White Chocolate Mocha Lattes. Now, more than a decade later, I still hold a soft spot in my heart for this treat, although since starting SCD I no longer frequent Starbucks. I … Read more