Episode 024 – Cookbook Author Jessica Murnane

Jessica Murnane is a wellness advocate, podcaster, cookbook author, and all around stylish and powerful lady. She can rock a hat and kaftan like nobody’s business, all while creating delicious plant-based meals for her new cookbook, One Part Plant. 

Five years ago Jessica was headed for a hysterectomy at the age of thirty-three, because of her Stage 4 endometriosis. She couldn’t get out of bed most mornings because her pain had become so severe. She did everything she could to get better.  And then a friend shared a big idea that would not only help Jessica manage the symptoms of endometriosis, but literally change the course of her life.

In this episode you’ll hear more about Jessica’s struggle with endometriosis  as well as her entrepreneurial journey from graphic designer to stationary shop owner to bar owner, to finally finding her calling helping people through food. She candidly shares her struggles to find her calling, and how when she did find it, it lead her to unexpected places.

I’m not vegan but I love good food, and Jessica’s work has profoundly influenced me in my journey to eating more health fully.   Eating just on plant-based meal a day is totally doable, and has done a lot to improve how I feel and relate to food.e

I love Jessica’s down to earth, accessible approach to food and the conversation she has started with the one part plant movement.

The One Part Movement, aka the new Meatless Monday

Jessica’s book One Part Plant literally comes out tomorrow (Feb 21st). I have one in my hands right now, and I can tell you it is beautiful The layout and photography are stunning, and I can’t help but drool when I look at the recipes.  From dips and spreads to salads, and hearty main courses, Jessica has you covered for that one plant-based meal a day. Including dessert.

Pre-orders are available on Amazon and include a little discount.  Of course you can also head to your local bookstore tomorrow to pick one up. 

Jessica’s Top 10 Pantry Items

Make cooking a plant-based meal easy peasy any night of the week by keeping these ingredients on hand.

Gluten-Free Flours

Plant-Based Milks

Nuts and Seeds

Tahini

Natural Sweeteners

Beans and Lentils

Gluten-Free Grains

Coconut

Seed and Nut Butters

Veggie Broth 

PLUS

Nutritional Yeast 

Tamari

In This Episode

Paper Source

Skin Cleanse

The Bachelor

Michael Ian Black Podcast

Andy Cohen + The Real Housewives franchise

Drake on Pandora

Endometreosis Resources

Jessica Murnane Endometriosis Diet