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’m house-sitting for someone who doesn’t allow meat in the house (which is fine, I’m not a huge meat-eater) but he also has a GORGEOUS kitchen so I’d love to get in there and experiment with some of Mama Pea’s recipes!
I want :D
That salad looks awesome!
This book looks like just what the doctor ordered to bring back some fun to the kitchen. The hot summer has zapped my creativity!
These recipes sound great! I’d love to add this cookbook to my collection!
I’d love to win this new cookbook! :) The recipes you made sound amazing.
I would love to win that cookbook it looks awesome!
I’d love this cookbook! I’m not allowed to buy any more cookbooks, but if I win one, it’s different, right?! That salad looks amazing.
BTW: I made your Weekend Glow Kale Salad last night and it was delish! Even my husband liked it.
I love that you shared each Pea family’s favourite recipe and would love to win this!
Aww I love Mama Pea she has some wonderful recipes and a delightful family. I Hope your day is simply fabulous and thanks for hosting this give away :-)
This book looks great! Would love to win!
I made a Peas and Thank You recipe last night (Chickpeas and Dumplings) in honor of the book release! :-) Her recipe page is one of my go-to resources and I’d love a copy of the cookbook.
I’d LOVE to win a copy of this cookbook, I’m a massive Mama Pea fan :D
Love Mama Pea, getting my cookbook tomorrow, can’t wait!! :) p.s. Love your site too!
Peease pick me! I’m going to try this salad at the cottage this weekend, I can picture myself now enjoying it on the dock…yum! I love cookbooks with lots of colour and pictures for us visual people its great :)
Ohh, I would love a copy! The recipes look great!
Me and my twin boys are big fans of Momma Peas blog and would love to see what other treats she worked up for the new book!
I can’t WAIT for my copy to arrive tomorrow!!! I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for a cookbook!
The cookbook looks fabulous, and i’m sure it will keep us all laughing, like Mama Pea does every day on her blog :)
Hi Angela! This is my first comment online in a long time! I discovered your blog this past week, and was surprised to see someone going through the same things as me! Both Canadian, balancing life/work/masters studies (congrats on being done!) and unfortunately, I am still battling the nutrition piece. It is truly a moment of self worth when you force yourself to realize, I don’t need to shop healthy/cook healthy/eat healthy for perception/others, etc. I need to THINK healthy for ME!
I would love a chance to be entered for Mama Pea’s cookbook. I hope to learn a lot and share the creations with my husband and sister-in-law and 3 nieces (2, 4 and 6 currently!).
I’m always glad to find another vegan cookbook to expand my horizons. The best kind of cookbooks are the ones that have witty remarks or stories to go along with the recipes. I’m so excited to check out Peas and Thank You!! Thanks for posting on the new book!