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 Peas and Thank You for all the wonderful recipes but more so because Sarah highlights that a healthy lifestyle focused on real food is possible for a family with young children and even those who might be on a budget. I think more people need to realize kids don’t need to eat Kraft Dinner every day to be happy! Oh and of course she is hilarious and the girls are two of the cutest kids out there!!
The book looks great! I would love to know the secret ingredient in that high protein guac…I’m going to guess white beans. That chickpea salad also looks wonderful! It is perfect for the summer right now when all I have been craving is fresh juicy fruit!
i would LOVE to win! i lovee her blog and her recipes are INSANELY delicious!
I love Mama Pea! She is super funny and I’ve loved all her recipes that I’ve made. I’m trying to eat more vegan meals and this cookbook would be a great addition to my collection!!
I adore Mama Pea. With every single blog post, I’m amazed at how beautifully she writes and tells the story of her day. Such grace, such humor, so much wit, and of course, fabulous recipes. Doesn’t get much better!
That salad looks amazing, and I can’t wait to try the other recipes in this book!
I can’t wait to go out and buy her cookbook! By the way, your pictures are beautiful as usual!!
I’m intrigued by this cookbook! My kids always thwart my efforts to feed them anything other then the same things day in and day out. lol! Mama’s starting to look like pesto pasta!
ooooh ooooh….pick me….peas peas peas peeeeeeaaaasssssss……….. : ) I must have the mango and chickpea salad….i may possibly be necessary for my survival right now… : )
I’ve been hearing a lot about this cookbook, and I’m so glad that it’s out! That guac looks super delicious, and I’m very eagar to try it. And that salad looks like something I’d love to have for lunch today!
Oh my goodness those recipes look amazing! I’m going to defiantly check out her blog (and hopefully her cookbook ;) ) so I convert my future roommate to a veg/vegan!
Please enter me! This would be so wonderful! The book seems lovely!
What a fantastic looking book! It would be great to have some family-friendly recipes for all of the big cookouts this summer. Sometimes I misjudge what will be “kid-friendly”. :)
I can’t wait to get my hands on this book – looks so amazing! Love your photos today – beautiful as always!
Mmmmm that Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad looks wonderful! I love Mama Pea!
I can’t wait to get the book! I’d love to win, peas and carrots?!
Whenever I am looking for a delicious meat-free dish to make, I always hit up Mama’s Pea’s blog (and yours!). I’m so excited to see the book. What that woman can accomplish as a wife, mother, cook, author, and blogger blows my mind.
Oh my, pumpkin spice roasted chickpeas!?!? That sounds delicious! I agree, Mama Pea is a magician, and a very very funny one! The pictures in the book (and your photos too, of course!) look beautiful!
I want this cook book so bad! it looks so fabulous!
Peas pick me! I’m trying to transition from vegetarian to vegan and recently discovered her blog. Winning the cookbook giveaway will help me with my transition and make me healthier!