Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
This blackberry lemonade brings all the sophisticated flavors of late summer with a refreshing earthy twist. You guessed it, basil! The sweet blackberry syrup is accompanied by tart and refreshing lemon. These flavors on their own are of course delicious, but the basil really elevates this drink into something special. Basil brings a savory element … Read more
Here in the South sweet iced tea is king, and when I moved here over nine years ago, I sure got my fill. Since starting the SCD diet however, I had been longing for some sort of ice tea replacement, as traditional tea and refined sugar are not allowed. That’s where this raspberry mint iced … Read more
This limeade is everything you want from a cold refreshing drink on a hot day! Cold, fresh, tart, and a little sweet it’s all you need to beat the heat and boost hydration. Limes contain lots of Vitamin C and antioxidants, and have even been shown to reduce heart disease risk and aid in iron … Read more
Happy Memorial Day! This watermelon slushy is the perfect ode to summer with its tropical and refreshing flavors. Packed with electrolytes, the sweet frozen watermelon is the quintessential backdrop for bright citrus and cool mint with a hint of toasted coconut. Be sure to get coconut water without any added sugars or preservatives. Alternatively, if … Read more
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate today with this frozen, tropical, and sweet treat! This is a fun take on the classic frozen margarita but with an exotic twist. You guessed it, mango! While traditional margaritas have tequila and usually Cointreau, I have chosen to keep this version alcohol free. On the SCD diet, after all … Read more
Turmeric and ginger have been used for centuries as herbal remedy and for good reason. Science has recently shown just how powerful these roots are. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin that is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that can aid in everything from heart health to new brain cell growth. Ginger is a cousin … Read more
Making coconut milk may seem like an intimidating task, but once you see how easy it is you will never buy it premade again! I do want to note that for straining if you have or prefer to use a ‘nut milk bag’ to strain the coconut feel free. This special bag is designed especially … Read more
Happy first day of spring! Nothing says spring to me like the color green and a fun, refreshing, handcrafted drink! I have always loved mojitos and wanted to recreate that classic cocktail here but with a fun twist; kiwi! The true origins of the mojito are still disputed to this day. Some say it was … Read more
This fizzy refreshing tart spritzer will make any holiday get together merry and bright! This drink was inspired by two classic cocktails, the mojito and the vodka cranberry (minus the alcohol of course!) From the mojito we take the mint most obviously, but also the use of a simple syrup as our sweetener, and the … Read more
What’s a hot summer day without some lemonade? (I know, I know… it’s fall, but this drink brings some summer sunshine to any day!) This version incorporates more sophisticated flavors than the kind you used for your lemonade stand back in the day. Strawberry and ginger are a homerun hit combination, and they don’t disappoint … Read more