When I first came across Mama Pea’s blog, Peas and Thank You, I was drawn to her witty story-telling ability about her day to day shenanigans. Sarah, a devoted wife and mom of 2, pokes fun at her busy life as a mother trying to balance it all, including creating delicious vegan recipes for her family.
Oh, and did I mention that she wrote a cookbook in all her spare time?
She’s a magician that woman, a true magician.
And guess what? Today is the official release of the book by Canadian publisher Harlequin!
When Sarah asked me to be part of her Peas and Thank You Cookbook Tour, I was eager to jump aboard. Three (long) days passed before the package arrived in my mailbox. I ripped it open like the savage vegan beast that I am and I feasted my eyes over the beautiful photography, bright colours, and hilarious stories about the Pea Family.
I was no longer a loner in my kitchen. I had friends! The Pea Family was right along there with me, cracking jokes and letting the good times roll.
This beautiful Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad caught my eye and I knew it had to be in my belly pronto.
It’s packed with Pumpkin-spice roasted chickpeas, mango, strawberries, roasted almonds, fresh mint, dried cranberries, Cinnamon Vinaigrette, and more! Talk about an impeccable flavour combination, perfect for a hot summer day!
Eric and I both agreed it was a hit! How I wish that salad was in front of me right now at 11:49pm… :)
I also made Yogi Guacamole which is a high-protein guac with a secret ingredient! We enjoyed it with Mary’s crackers as a side dish.
Whenever I buy a cookbook I’m always curious what the author’s favourite recipes are, so I asked Mama Pea if she could spill the beans peas for us today!
Here’s what she shared…
1. Mama Pea’s favourite cookbook recipe: Thai Crunch Salad
2. Pea Daddy’s: Mango Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting
3. Gigi’s: Cut Out Sugar Cookies
4. Lulu’s: Spaghetti & Mediterranean Lentil Meatballs
5. Pea Kitty: “She only eats cat fur. Which is the only explanation I have for the daily hairballs on my ‘dry clean only’ duvet cover.” [<– LOL]
And that is why I love Mama Pea; she cracks me up and fills my belly at the same time.
You know, they say the way to a woman’s heart is through her mind…and her stomach. Consider me smitten, Mama Pea.
Giveaway Alert!!
If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win an autographed copy of the Peas and Thank You Cookbook and a Pea Pack (shown below), peas leave a comment below.
May the peas be with you!
I love Mama Pea!!! Her recipes never cease to amaze my taste buds. Eveeeeerrrr.
what a cute cute give away! I love sarahs blog and can’t wait to read her book!
I <3 Mama Pea and her wacky tales!!! Can't wait to check this book out!
The recipes looked delicious! I am slowly transiting to the vegetarian side and do not have any vegan cookbooks. This one would be a wonderful start of a collection! :)
I would use this cookbook daily in conjunction with your recipes and would enjoy it to the fullest!
I need this cookbook! Mamma Pea is such an inspiration… and I’m now hard-core craving that chickpea salad. :)
Thank you for introducing me to Mamma P. She is absolutely pea-lightful! I can’t wait to read more from her…
I love Mama Pea! She never fails to crack me up and my meat-eating family always loves her recipes. She is such a great inspiration :)
I read your blog every day for awesome vegan recipe ideas, and would love a cookbook full of them (poor college kid here!) Thank you for all of the inspiration you have provided me since I started reading.
Erika
Oh my, I didn’t think I could get more excited about mama pea’s book, but after reading you review, I am! That salad looks heavenly!
Pick Me!! Me and my four kids would love some yummy recipes! It looks like a really beautiful and funny book. I am a vegetarian and trying to incorporate it as much as possible into my kids diet in a healthy way that they will actually eat. Pick me!
I would love to get this cookbook! I am the only vegan in the family and need some great recipes for the kids!
My two favorite blogs working together! Love it! My kids are the same age as hers so I love to see what they are up to…and what they are eating! You are both inspiring and have brought a lot of delicious food ideas to my family. Thank you!
I love Mama Pea! And I have two small peas who would love to try her ‘little girl approved’ recipeas.
I really need to get a copy of this cookbook ordered today! I am very excited to try out some new recipes from the Pea Family!
Me, me! Pick me!
This cookbook looks like so much fun and I would love to have a copy.
Dude, I need that cookbook to make that salad! Yum!
I love Mama Pea! I would love to win this pack. Her humor saved me many a night when I stressed out from studying. Shes so passionate and her food always looks so delicious.
I love the Peas!! Her Tamale Pie recipe is our household favorite :)