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!
This cookbook looks incredible! I have been trying to be more mindful of what I eat and have adopted a vegan diet (just for a week) to see if its something that I would be able to sustain over the long-term. Mama Pea’s recipes/pictures look so delicious, healthy, and nutritious. I would love for this cookbook to have a permanent home in my kitchen!
I’ve been hearing so much about this cookbook! It’d be great to win :)
I am moving this week so a brand new cookbook and the Peas Pack would be the perfect housewarming present!
That salad looks delicious! I can’t wait o get my hands on her book and head to the kitchen for some fun!
I love Peas and Thank You! Her blog always cracks me up and her recipes are great. If I don’t win the giveaway I’m going to buy her cookbook.
Your blog is one of my faves as well. I love your great recipe creations. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, that salad looks deeeelicious!!! Peas And Thank You is one of my top favorite blogs (right up there with yours :) so I’d be happy as a clam to get her cookbook.
This cookbook looks amazing (and the Yogi Guacamole looks absolutely delicious!). My boyfriend and I are in the process of changing our diet, so I am always looking for new recipes to try. This book would definitely be put to good use!
Would love to win!
That cookbook looks wonderful! I am a vegetarian and have been trying to do more dairy and gluten free meals.
Me please! :)
I’ve only recently discovered Peas and Thank You, but in those few short weeks I’ve made nO less than 5 of her recipes already! Love her writing and the food is fab (especially the vanilla scones I’m currently inhaling).
Love this! The recipes look delicious…mmmm!
I love Mama Pea’s blog!
Love Mama Pea! I’m so anxious to try the recipes from her book…would love to win it! <3
i love her blog – and would love her book :)
I love peas and thank you. Great blog and a great family. Can’t wait to lay my hands on a copy of this book.
Would loveeee this book!
I would absolutely love to win this giveaway! Mama Pea’s recipes always look so delicious, and I am so excited to see her book and try them all!
I love the Pea gift set! What a cute idea! Looking forward to checking out the cookbook for some great recipes!
I just had a baby this year and I would love to introduce him to healthy eating! The little pack and cookbook look like the perfect way!!