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
Pesto is traditionally from Italy, and made with pine nuts. I opted to switch to cashews for a smoother consistency. The cashews lend a creamy richness to the pesto that will make it hard to believe it’s dairy free! Be sure you use unroasted cashews, as roasted ones are not tolerated well because they are … Read more
Homemade tomato sauce is a labor of love, but one that is well worth it. As you fill your home with the aromas of Italy and bask in this centuries old tradition you might even wonder why you don’t do this more often! You may be new to the French term concasse. It quite literally … Read more
As I get older, I find it really is the simple things in life that bring the most joy. This salad is one of those things! This is my spin on the idea of a fresh Italian Caprese Salad (minus the mozzarella). I also opted to add a summer favorite of mine, not to mention … Read more